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Mumbai, April 16, 2026. The 107th birth anniversary of Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh, Padma Vibhushan, Distinguished Flying Cross was celebrated at the iconic Gateway of India, Mumbai. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The event was conducted with exemplary precision, … The post IAF Commemorates 107th Birth Anniversary of Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh, Padma Vibhushan, DFC appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 15, 2026. Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, announced its new Armed Black Hawk helicopter kits, expanding the capabilities of this proven workhorse. The kits extend the role of the Black Hawk into new mission sets including airmobile assault, close support, medical evacuation, ISR and tactical lift, in a single, battle-tested airframe, giving … The post Sikorsky Offers New Armed BLACK HAWK® Helicopter Kits to Deliver Additional Mission Capabilities appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Russia’s state-run nuclear corporation ROSATOM, through its subsidiary JSC Engineering and Technology Center ‘ETC GET’, has announced a pilot training program for nuclear industry specialists in India, according to a report by Times News Network. This initiative has been developed in strategic partnership with IIT-Bombay and Bangalore-based engineering solution company ProSIM, marking a Read Full Article at Source

Hamburg, April 15. Thales has introduced a new generation seatback in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, FlytEDGE Aura, at the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026, positioning it as the lightest, brightest and most powerful IFE solution currently available to airlines. Designed for the company’s cloud-native FlytEDGE platform and powered by an onboard data centre, FlytEDGE Aura features a … The post Thales unveils ‘FlytEDGE Aura’ seatback IFE with 4K OLED, Wi-Fi 7 and modular design at Aircraft Interiors Expo appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Berlin, April 15. India and Germany held Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Berlin on April 14, with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and German State Secretary Géza Andreas von Geyr leading the talks. During the visit, Misri also called on German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. The consultations took place in a landmark year for bilateral relations … The post India, Germany hold Foreign Office Consultations in Berlin, mark 75 years of diplomatic ties appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Dr Prahlada Rama Rao comes across not merely as a technocrat who helped shape India’s missile capabilities, but as a deeply reflective leader who understands that technology, at its core, is about people, trust and purpose. Dr Prahlada, as he likes to be known, is an Indian aerospace engineer who served as the former Director … The post Dr Prahlada Rama Rao – The Man Behind Akash, BrahMos Missiles and Beyond appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By Gp Capt VP Naik VM New Delhi. For much of the 20th Century, the armed forces have been organised as geographical entities tasked with protecting threats to a nation’s sovereignty. The Indian Armed Forces are mandated to take on threats from land, sea and air, albeit sequentially, linearly and more importantly, predictably. Shortcomings in … The post The Theatre Command Fallacy appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar New York, April 13, 2026. The United Nations officially called for the immediate resumption of direct negotiations between the United States and Iran. This call comes in a serious attempt to revive the diplomatic path that has been stalled for a long time. Furthermore, the international organization aims through this move … The post UN call Emphasizes Importance of Diplomatic Negotiations between US and Iran appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Bengaluru, April 13, 2026. Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (Defence Production), Ministry of Defence today inaugurated Prachand Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) structure assembly line and an Automated Storage & Retrieval System (ASRS) at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s New Helicopter Factory in Tumakuru, Karnataka. Dr. D. K. Sunil, CMD, HAL and Ms Manisha Chandra, Joint Secretary (Aero) were … The post Secy (Defence Production) Inaugurates LCH Production Line at HAL’s New Helicopter Factory, Strengthening Self-Reliance appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

IAF Indian Air Force New Delhi. GE Aerospace has announced a contract with the Indian Air Force (IAF) to establish an in-country depot facility for the F404 -IN20 engines that power IAF’s Light Combat Aircraft Tejas fleet. The facility will be set up by the IAF with technical inputs from GE Aerospace and is expected … The post GE Aerospace, IAF Sign Contract to establish In-Country Depot for F404-IN20 Engines appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source