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New Delhi, May 8. India and Singapore reaffirmed their strong commitment to combating terrorism and transnational crime during the fifth meeting of their Joint Working Group (JWG) held in New Delhi on May 7. The meeting was co-chaired by Vinod Bahade, Joint Secretary (Counter Terrorism) at the Ministry of External Affairs, and Ngiam Shih Chun, … The post India, Singapore reaffirm zero tolerance for terrorism at 5th Joint Working Group meeting in New Delhi appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Jaipur, May 8. Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, who served as Director General of Air Operations during Operation Sindoor last year, said on May 7 that Indian forces shot down 13 Pakistani aircraft and struck 11 airfields during the high-intensity military campaign. Speaking at a press conference in Jaipur to mark the first anniversary of … The post Air Marshal Bharti details Operation Sindoor: 13 Pakistani aircraft downed, 11 airfields hit, terror camps neutralised appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, May 8. Two of India’s foremost missile pioneers – Prahlada Ramarao, regarded as the architect of the Akash air-defence system, and Sudhir Mishra, CEO & MD of BrahMos Aerospace – have described how decades of indigenous research and development translated into operational advantage for India during Operation Sindoor. In a conversation with CNN-News18, … The post Akash and BrahMos showcased India’s self-reliant air power during Operation Sindoor appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By Aroonim Bhuyan New Delhi, May 8. Dr Prahlada Ramarao is widely regarded as the architect of India’s Akash missile system, one of the country’s most complex air-defence systems under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme. In a detailed interview with India Strategic, the former DRDO scientist described how the Akash project emerged at a … The post FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF OPERATION SINDOOR appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar New York/ Bengaluru, May 7, 2026. Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh met the United Nations Secretary General Antonoio Guterres. Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh has held a “productive meeting” with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres. Mr. Singh, who is in … The post MoS for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh meets UN Chief Antonio Guterres appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have successfully carried out the maiden flight-trial of Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA), India’s first indigenous glide weapon system designed to convert unguided warheads into precision guided munitions, announced PIB.The trial was conducted off the coast of Odisha on 7 May, marking a significant Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, May 8. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon off the coast of Odisha on May 7, 2026. TARA, the modular range extension kit, is India’s first indigenous glide weapon system to convert unguided warheads into … The post DRDO & IAF successfully conduct maiden flight-trial of Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation weapon appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, May 7. INS Sagardhwani, an oceanographic research vessel, arrived at Cam Ranh, Vietnam on May 5, 2026, marking a significant step in India’s scientific cooperation with Vietnam. On arrival, the ship was warmly received by Senior Colonel Tran Van Cuong, Deputy Head of Khanh Hoa Military Command, along with representatives from the Vietnam … The post INS Sagardhwani arrives in Cam Ranh, Vietnam appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

The STLR 400 from Ace Micromatic Group represents one of India’s most advanced industrial metal 3D printers, combining dual 1000W lasers, large build volume, and intelligent powder management to deliver high productivity for aerospace, defence, automotive, and medical applications.It is supported by AMG’s ecosystem of 5-axis machining centres through AmiT and AMS, enabling seamless integration Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, May 7. India and Vietnam have significantly upgraded their bilateral relationship to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership following wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Vietnamese President To Lam here on May 6. President To Lam, who is also General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is on a State … The post India, Vietnam elevate ties to ‘Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ after high-level talks in New Delhi appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source