Author: manugupte@gmail.com

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has inaugurated India’s first indigenous high‑thrust engine test bed at its Koraput Division in Odisha, while also extending the Total Technical Life (TTL) of the AL‑31FP turbofan engine from 2,000 to 2,500 hours and delivering the first upgraded engine to the Indian Air Force (IAF).This dual achievement strengthens India’s aerospace self‑reliance and ensures Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi. India on August 5 strongly rejected Pakistan’s observance of the so-called ‘Youm-e-Istehsal’, describing it as a politically motivated exercise aimed at spreading “malicious propaganda” against the country, while reiterating that the union territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are an integral and inalienable part of India. Responding to media queries on comments … The post India rejects Pakistan’s ‘Youm-e-Istehsal’ remarks, reaffirms J&K as integral part of country appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

August 5, 2026. As geopolitical developments across the Gulf continue to reshape global defence priorities, demand for long-range autonomous strike systems is accelerating. Against this backdrop, IG Defence is positioning KAL, India’s indigenous Shahed-class long-range one-way attack drone, for international export opportunities, subject to applicable Government of India approvals. Recent regional conflicts have highlighted the … The post IG Defence Positions India’s Shahed-Class KAL Drone for Global Export Amid Rising Gulf Tensions appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Thailand is actively evaluating the acquisition of Indian–Russian BrahMos supersonic anti-ship missiles, though no contract has yet been signed. The move would mark a major shift in Bangkok’s coastal defence posture, as the country currently lacks land-based anti-ship missile systems.Thailand presently has no coastal defence batteries capable of launching anti-ship missiles from land. This gap Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar Doha/Washington/New Delhi/Bengaluru, August 4, 2026. Qatar said on August 4, that efforts to end US-Iran war were making progress, driving oil prices lower, although Tehran has denied President Donald Trump’s assertion that talks are already under way. Benchmark Brent crude fell more than 4% after the comments from Qatar, extending Monday’s … The post Qatar says progress made toward US-Iran talks on ending war appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

A rare public admission by Lashkar-e-Taiba operative Rizwan Hanif has confirmed that over 30 members of the terror outfit have been killed in Pakistan since 2020, allegedly by Indian intelligence agents.His hate-filled speech, delivered in Pakistan and now circulating widely, underscores both the scale of losses suffered by LeT and the group’s continued use of sectarian rhetoric to radicalise Read Full Article at Source

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif., August 4, 2026. In a landmark step toward the future of airborne autonomy, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works®, the US Air Force Test Pilot School (TPS) and industry partners demonstrated sensor-driven autonomy on a fighter aircraft. An artificial intelligence (AI) agent used targeting information from an operational sensor to execute successful … The post Skunk Works® Advances Sensor-Powered AI Fighter Intercept appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

New Delhi/Bengaluru, August 3, 2026. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and ESRI India have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop advanced GIS and GeoAI solutions for India’s defence sector, aiming to enhance operational readiness, situational awareness, and indigenous technological capabilities under the Make in India program. The agreement was formalised in New Delhi … The post BEL and Esri India Forge Strategic Pact to Advance GIS and GeoAI Solutions for Defence Sector appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

Bengaluru, August 3, 2026. ideaForge Technology Limited, India’s leading manufacturer of unmanned aerial systems, receives Letter of Intent up to ₹151 Crore long term debt financing with nominal rate of interest under the Government of India’s Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Scheme. The capital will be channelled into the development of YETI, a heavy-lift, autonomous … The post IdeaForge receives TDB nod for Financial Assistance of ₹151 Crore Under RDI Scheme to Advance Heavy-Lift UAV Platform ‘YETI’ appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source

By R Anil Kumar Washington/Teheran/ Bengaluru, August 3, 2026. US President Donald Trump on August 3, said Iran faced “decapitation” if it did not agree a pact to end the conflict between the two nations, saying Tehran had one last chance to strike a deal. “I think we’re going to maybe get something, but I … The post Trump says Iran faces ‘decapitation’ if it doesn’t strike deal appeared first on India Strategic. Read Full Article at Source