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Germany is fully prepared to execute the proposed strategic submarine partnership with India as soon as the Indian authorities complete their mandatory administrative approvals.German Ambassador to India, Jasper Wieck, emphasised this readiness while underscoring that the initiative is conceived as a comprehensive technology collaboration rather than a routine commercial sale of defence Read Full Article at Source

BETHESDA, Md., Sep 23, 2026. The Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (FAM) recently announced the acquisition of a second Lockheed Martin C‑130J‑30 Super Hercules tactical airlifter, solidifying Mexico’s role as a regional leader in air mobility. The addition of the second Super Hercules follows the first aircraft acquisition announced in January 2026, which made Mexico the first nation in Latin America to join the … The post Mexico Expands C-130J Super Hercules Fleet with Second Aircraft appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

In a significant stride towards strengthening the country’s aerial strike capabilities, the Union Ministry of Defence inked a high-value contract worth nearly ₹810.79 crores with state-run defence enterprise Bharat Dynamics Limited in New Delhi on Wednesday, announced PIB.The contract entails the procurement of 160 units of the indigenous satellite smart anti-airfield weapons, officially Read Full Article at Source

The United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, declared that Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 is progressing at full momentum while soldiers from both the Indian Army and the US Army exchange operational expertise on advanced weapons, tactical equipment, and modern unmanned systems.In a recent message shared on the social media platform X, Ambassador Sergio Gor expressed enthusiasm regarding the Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar New York/Bengaluru, Sep 22, 2026. French President Emmanuel Macron said on September 22, that the world faces a stark choice: “Do we want to live…with a return to the law of the jungle – or do we want to live in a civilized international society?” Addressing the General Assembly, Macron said … The post Choose international order over ‘law of the jungle’, urges French Prez Macron appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

India’s defence industrial ecosystem is undergoing one of the most consequential transformations since Independence. What was once a sector dominated by public-sector entities operating under nomination-based production models is steadily evolving into a competitive and innovation-driven ecosystem where private companies, MSMEs and Start-Ups are assuming an increasingly important role.The Read Full Article at Source

Company aims to start pilot production in December 2026 with an initial capacity of 150,000 shells a year New Delhi: NSE listed Tirupati Forge Limited, a precision engineering and forging company, has received an industrial licence under the Arms Act, 1959, to manufacture empty artillery shells. The licence covers 105mm, 120mm, 122mm, 125mm, 130mm, 152mm and … The post Tirupati Forge Gets Licence under the Arms Act 1959, to Manufacture Artillery Shells appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

The Indian Air Force is preparing to begin the induction of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft MK-1A within the next one to two months, following the resolution of initial engine supply constraints and the execution of final aircraft testing.Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit made this statement on Tuesday in Jodhpur, addressing questions regarding the delivery timeline and Read Full Article at Source

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is preparing for a significant milestone in India’s rotary-wing aviation sector, with the maiden flight of its indigenously developed Utility Helicopter-Marine (UH-M) expected around November.The new twin-engine helicopter has been specifically designed for shipborne operations and is intended to address a long-standing requirement of the Indian Navy for a Read Full Article at Source

ORLANDO, Fla., Sep 21, 2026. Lockheed Martin’s tactical environment simulation enabled a two-hour training event that simulated a realistic multidomain mission rehearsal between 16 F-35 full mission simulators from Marine Corps Air Stations Yuma, Miramar, Iwakuni and Naval Air Station Lemoore as well as F-18 simulators and an E-2D Hawkeye controller from Naval Air Station … The post Lockheed Martin Connects F-35 Crews Across Multiple Locations for Live Mission Rehearsal appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source