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India has achieved a landmark breakthrough in semiconductor self-reliance with the development of the VEGA processor under the Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V) program.This marks the nation’s entry into the elite group of countries capable of designing and fabricating advanced microprocessors, reducing dependence on foreign suppliers and strengthening its strategic electronics ecosystem.The VEGA Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, May 11. India and Japan reviewed progress in safeguarding critical supply chains and deepening cooperation in strategic technologies at the second round of their Economic Security Dialogue held in New Delhi on May 11. The meeting was co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri alongside Japan’s Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Takehiro Funakoshi and … The post India, Japan advance strategic tech ties at second Economic Security Dialogue in New Delhi appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, May 10. The Indian Navy’s oceanographic research vessel INS Sagardhwani wrapped up a five-day visit to Cam Ranh from May 4 to 8, reinforcing the expanding maritime and scientific partnership between India and Vietnam. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence on May 10, during the port call, the ship’s … The post India-Vietnam maritime ties deepen as INS Sagardhwani concludes scientific port call at Cam Ranh appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar Moscow, May 9, 2026. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he thinks Russia’s conflict with Ukraine is coming to an end, addressing reporters after a scaled-back military parade in Moscow marking the Soviet victory in World War Two. “I think that the matter is coming to an end,” he said, referring … The post Russia President Putin says he thinks Ukraine Conflict coming to an end appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Pakistan’s commissioning of the first Hangor-class submarine in China marks a watershed in its naval modernisation, signalling a deepening of the China–Pakistan military axis and raising serious challenges for India’s maritime security posture in the Arabian Sea.The development underscores both the scale of Chinese defence proliferation and the urgency for India to accelerate its own submarine Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, May 9. The Indian Coast Guard on May 9 commissioned ICGS Achal, the newest vessel in the Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel series, at Goa Shipyard Limited. The induction marks a significant enhancement of the Coast Guard’s operational capabilities across India’s maritime domain. Named Achal, meaning “firm”, the vessel reflects the Coast Guard’s steadfast … The post Indian Coast Guard commissions ICGS Achal, boosting maritime surveillance and security appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, May 9. India on May 8 carried out a successful flight trial of an advanced Agni missile equipped with a Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) system from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island. During the test, the missile carried multiple payloads aimed at different targets spread across a wide area in the Indian … The post India successfully tests MIRV-capable advanced Agni missile over Indian Ocean Region appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar Bengaluru, May 8, 2026. NASA announced on May 8 that, Brian Hughes will return to the agency as senior director of launch operations, based at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. In this role, Hughes will provide enterprise-level leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for NASA’s launch infrastructure. Reporting to … The post NASA Names Brian Hughes to Launch Operations  appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar SEOUL, May 7, 2026. North Korea is not bound to any treaty on ​non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, state media KCNA reported on Thursday, May 7,as Pyongyang continues to reject international pressure and sanctions to dismantle its nuclear programme. Kim Song, North Korea’s permanent representative to the United Nations, said in a … The post North Korea not bound to any treaty on non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, KCNA reports appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Jaipur, May 8. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on May 8 described Operation Sindoor as a defining example of the Indian armed forces’ ability to execute a swift, precise and coordinated response to protect national interests, while urging top military commanders to prepare for future conflicts shaped by technology and hybrid threats. Addressing the second edition … The post Rajnath Singh hails Operation Sindoor as model of joint warfare at Commanders’ Conference in Jaipur appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source