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New Delhi, June 22. Indian unmanned systems company Anadrone Systems and US-based Kratos Defense & Security Solutions have entered into a strategic agreement to jointly pursue opportunities in India’s rapidly expanding market for unmanned and autonomous systems. The agreement, signed by Anadrone Systems Limited and Kratos during the Eurosatory 2026 defence exhibition, establishes a framework … The post Anadrone Systems, Kratos forge strategic partnership to explore India’s unmanned systems market appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

India is engaged in discussions with the United Arab Emirates to sell some of its flagship defence systems, including the supersonic cruise missile BrahMos.Four Indian sources confirmed that the Gulf nation has stepped up arms procurement following the war in the Middle East. The talks, which had not been previously reported, also cover the potential sale of India’s air defence system Akashteer, Read Full Article at Source

Bengaluru, June 22, 2026. The 7th edition of Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament 2026 is scheduled to be held from 23 Jun to 03 Jul 26 at Air Force Station Jalahalli, Bengaluru. Air Force Sports Control Board (AFSCB) has been organizing the tournament since 2018. Marshal of the Air Force … The post 7th Edition of the Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament-2026 appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

London, June 22. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on June 22 that he will step down as Prime Minister and leader of the ruling Labour Party, bringing an abrupt end to his tenure less than two years after leading Labour to a landslide election victory that ended 14 years of Conservative rule. In a … The post Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister amid mounting Labour Party pressure appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

June 17, 2026. Northrop Grumman’s Pegasus rocket enables a rapid, flexible mission to boost NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, showcasing three decades of engineering innovation and advancing space science longevity and launch responsiveness. Key Takeaways Pegasus’ unique, responsive air-launched design delivers critical, time-sensitive missions. Pegasus’ quick assembly and global launch flexibility exemplify Northrop Grumman’s capacity … The post Northrop Grumman’s Pegasus Rocket to Power Unprecedented NASA Observatory Rescue appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

The United States has formally notified the sale of sustainment support services for India’s AH‑64E Apache attack helicopters and M777A2 Ultra‑Light Howitzers, valued at a combined USD 482.2 million, reinforcing the strategic defence partnership between Washington and New Delhi.The packages, cleared under the Foreign Military Sales programme, are designed to ensure long‑term operational readiness Read Full Article at Source

Kolkata, June 21. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 21 commissioned three frontline naval platforms – stealth frigate INS Dunagiri, survey vessel INS Sanshodhak and anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft INS Agray – at Kolkata in a major boost to India’s maritime capabilities and indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem. The induction ceremony, held in West Bengal, … The post Modi commissions three indigenous naval platforms in Kolkata appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Ahmedabad-based Cligent Aerospace has successfully flight tested the scaled demonstrator of its indigenous hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft, marking a breakthrough in India’s regional aviation sector. The achievement validates the company’s proprietary hybrid-electric powertrain and positions it as one of the first private Indian aerospace start-ups to demonstrate such technology.Cligent Read Full Article at Source

SAN DIEGO, June 18, 2026. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) and Rheinmetall announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at Eurosatory 2026 to explore cooperative production opportunities for Vektrex™, a maneuvering 155 mm precision-guided munition. Vektrex extends the range and effectiveness of coalition artillery forces and addresses growing requirements for modernization, long-range … The post General Atomics, Rheinmetall Explore Transatlantic Co-Production of Vektrex™ for Allied Artillery Modernization appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Kolkata, June 20. Kolkata-based defence shipbuilder Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) has been accorded Navratna status by the Department of Public Enterprises under the Ministry of Finance, a move that will provide the state-owned company greater financial and operational flexibility as it expands its shipbuilding capabilities. In a regulatory filing on June 20, GRSE … The post GRSE granted Navratna status, gains greater operational autonomy appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source