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Bengaluru. IBM and Yotta Data Services Private Limited (“Yotta”) announced on May 7, 2026, plans to enter into a strategic partnership to deliver an Agentic AI platform for enterprises and government organisations in India. The platform is proposed to be built using IBM watsonx Orchestrate and deployed on Yotta’s Shakti Cloud, to help organisations scale … The post IBM and Yotta Announce Plans to Deliver Agentic AI Platform for Indian Enterprises appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Vietnam General Phan Van Giang in New Delhi on May 6, 2026. The meeting was marked by warmth and growing strategic trust, reflecting the deep-rooted Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Vietnam. Both leaders … The post Defence Minister holds bilateral talks with Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of National Defence of Vietnam in New Delhi appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

China’s unveiling of the J-35AE stealth fighter for export, with Pakistan poised to acquire up to 40 jets, represents a major strategic shift in South Asia. For India, this development creates a potential “stealth gap” as its indigenous stealth program remains years away, forcing reliance on air defence systems like the S-400 to counter low-observable threats.China has introduced the J-35AE, an Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar New York/ Bengaluru, May 5, 2026. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday, May 5, called a US-proposed UN resolution demanding Iran stop attacks and laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz a test of the utility of the United Nations and urged China and Russia not to repeat vetoes. … The post US Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls Hormuz Resolution Test for UN, urges against Vetoes appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, inaugurated a conference on ‘Brain-Computer Interface(BCI): Expanding Neural Frontiers & Its Strategic Implications’ jointly organised by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies at New Delhi on May 5, 2026. The conference, envisioned by the Chief of Integrated Defence … The post CDS Inaugurats Conference on Brain-Computer Interface & Strategic Implications at New Delhi appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., May 1, 2026. Lockheed Martin has been selected by US Space Force Space Systems Command to develop capabilities supporting the Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) program. These agreements mark progress toward fielding core elements of an integrated, layered homeland defense solution. This work will accelerate development, testing and integration of SBI capabilities, delivering an early … The post Lockheed Martin Awarded US Space Force Space-Based Interceptor Contracts to Meet Layered Missile Defense Demand appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Prayagraj, May 5. India’s growing military strength is being powered by its defence industries, Minister o State for Defence Sanjay Seth has said, crediting the success of Operation Sindoor to the courage of the armed forces and the effectiveness of indigenously developed weapons and systems. Addressing the North Tech Symposium in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on … The post Indigenous defence tech, MSMEs key to success of Operation Sindoor, says Sanjay Seth at North Tech Symposium appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi, May 5, 2026. The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), in collaboration with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), hosted the 36th Plenary of ISO TC 20/SC 14 on Space Systems and Operations, along with associated Working Group meetings, for the first time. The international event is being held from May … The post IN-SPACe, BIS Hosts the First-Ever ISO Plenary on Space Systems Standardisation to Propel Global Competitiveness appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar New York/ Bengaluru, May 4, 2026. The United States is partnering with Bahrain and other Gulf Cooperation Council states on a new UN Security Council draft resolution requiring Iran to cease laying mines and collecting tolls in the Strait of Hormuz and stop its attacks on commercial ships attempting to pass … The post US, Gulf states push new UN resolution targeting Iranian mines in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Scales Up as UAE Airspace Reopens Airport handles 6 million passengers during crisis period Strong recovery expected as flight capacity gradually returns Dubai International Airport (DXB) sustained global connectivity through a prolonged period of regional airspace disruption, handling 6 million passenger journeys, over 32,000 aircraft movements and 213,000 tonnes of cargo between February 28 and … The post DXB Maintains Global Connectivity Amid Disruption appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source