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To maximize India’s potential for maritime shipbuilding, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has invited a global alliance.
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To maximize India’s potential for maritime shipbuilding, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has invited a global alliance.

  • Mike Merkel
  • January 30, 2026
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In an effort to jointly create cutting-edge maritime capabilities, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has urged international partners to work with the country’s expanding shipbuilding sector. […]

Jaishankar and US Envoy Gor Pave the Way for Increased Cooperation in Trade, Defense, and Minerals
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Jaishankar and US Envoy Gor Pave the Way for Increased Cooperation in Trade, Defense, and Minerals

  • Mike Merkel
  • January 30, 2026
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On Thursday, January 29, 2026, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had a fruitful discussion in New Delhi. Both […]

On India’s Republic Day, Elbit Systems’ PULS makes its debut.
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On India’s Republic Day, Elbit Systems’ PULS makes its debut.

  • Mike Merkel
  • January 30, 2026
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Elbit is transitioning from a high-profile demonstration to a long-range fire program that is scalable and produced locally. A long-range rocket launcher mounted on a […]

Amid the aviation boom, HAL strikes a ₹1,800 Cr Dhruv-NG deal and partners with Russia for SJ-100 jets.
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Amid the aviation boom, HAL strikes a ₹1,800 Cr Dhruv-NG deal and partners with Russia for SJ-100 jets.

  • Mike Merkel
  • January 30, 2026
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Pawan Hans has placed a substantial ₹1,800-crore deal with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the delivery of ten Dhruv-NG helicopters. India’s helicopter manufacturing industry will […]

DRDO Develops a 300 kW High-Energy Laser using Hybrid Gas Technology, Aiming for a Range of Over 20 km
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DRDO Develops a 300 kW High-Energy Laser using Hybrid Gas Technology, Aiming for a Range of Over 20 km

  • Mike Merkel
  • January 20, 2026
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Using hybrid electrically powered gas laser technology, the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) is set to implement a ground-breaking 300 kW-class high-energy laser (HEL) […]

Amidst the unrest in West Asia, the president of the United Arab Emirates visits India for three hours.
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Amidst the unrest in West Asia, the president of the United Arab Emirates visits India for three hours.

  • Mike Merkel
  • January 20, 2026
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During a brief but important three-hour visit to Delhi’s airport, Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally welcomed UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, highlighting […]

MoD Gives PLR Systems a ₹1,108 Cr CQB Carbine Deal for 1,70,000 Units
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MoD Gives PLR Systems a ₹1,108 Cr CQB Carbine Deal for 1,70,000 Units

  • Mike Merkel
  • December 31, 2025
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On December 29, 2025, the Ministry of Defense inked a historic contract worth ₹2,770 crore for more than 4.25 lakh Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbines. […]

DAC Approves More Meteor Missiles for IAF Rafale Aircraft
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DAC Approves More Meteor Missiles for IAF Rafale Aircraft

  • Mike Merkel
  • December 31, 2025
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In order to equip the Indian Air Force’s Rafale fighters with more Meteor air-to-air missiles (AAM), the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has awarded Acceptance of […]

“Joke of India’s National Security”: Jairam Ramesh criticizes the Center when China asserts its role in mediating the conflict between India and Pakistan
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“Joke of India’s National Security”: Jairam Ramesh criticizes the Center when China asserts its role in mediating the conflict between India and Pakistan

  • Mike Merkel
  • December 31, 2025
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Following Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s assertion that Beijing mediated the India-Pakistan conflict during Operation Sindoor in May 2025, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh has harshly […]

China Says It Mediated the India-Pakistan Conflict After Trump
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China Says It Mediated the India-Pakistan Conflict After Trump

  • Mike Merkel
  • December 31, 2025
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Following similar claims made by US President Donald Trump, China has asserted its position as a mediator in the recent military conflict between India and […]

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Each success only buys an admission ticket to a more difficult problem.

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Queen Camilla to miss Qatar state visit event due to ‘lingering’ chest infection: Reports

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  • December 3, 2024
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Queen Camilla will be sitting out an upcoming diplomatic event in the U.K. due to ongoing…

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Kerala’s growing presence in India’s defence manufacturing sector received a major boost as Axl Drone, headquartered in Ernakulam, delivered 30 indigenously developed surveillance drones to the Indian Army. The drones, named Axl Peregrine, were completely designed and built in the state, highlighting Kerala’s expanding role in high-technology defence production. 🚁

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  • March 29, 2026
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The formal handover took place at the company’s facility in Kalamassery, where Army officials received…

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Adani Defence and Aerospace has achieved a major milestone in India’s push for self-reliant defence manufacturing by delivering the first batch of 2,000 ‘Prahar’ light machine guns to the Indian Army. This shipment is part of a much larger order of over 40,000 units of the 7.62 mm weapon, all of which are being produced in India under the government’s Make in India initiative.

  • Mike Merkel
  • March 29, 2026
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The handover ceremony took place at Adani’s small arms manufacturing complex in Gwalior. The trucks…

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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing to significantly enhance the combat power of its MiG-29 fighter jets by integrating the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM). This move is expected to dramatically improve the aircraft’s effectiveness in close-range aerial combat, an area that remains critical in modern air warfare.

  • Mike Merkel
  • March 29, 2026
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On 25 March, the Ministry of Defence issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to begin…

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HAL Redesigns the HLFT-42 Jet, Increasing IAF Pilot Training with a Radical Air-Intake Overhaul Similar to the TEJAS MK-2

  • Mike Merkel
  • March 9, 2026
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Expert pilots play a crucial role in the Indian Air Force's fearsome strength, which is…

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DAC Approves 288 Russian S-400 Missiles, Successfully Used in Operation Sindoor

  • Mike Merkel
  • February 13, 2026
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The acquisition of 288 S-400 missiles from Russia at an estimated cost of ₹10,000 crore…

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Queen Camilla to miss Qatar state visit event due to ‘lingering’ chest infection: Reports

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  • December 3, 2024
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Queen Camilla will be sitting out an upcoming diplomatic event in the U.K. due to ongoing illness, according to reports. The queen consort, 77, will not participate in the ceremonial kickoff…

Kerala’s growing presence in India’s defence manufacturing sector received a major boost as Axl Drone, headquartered in Ernakulam, delivered 30 indigenously developed surveillance drones to the Indian Army. The drones, named Axl Peregrine, were completely designed and built in the state, highlighting Kerala’s expanding role in high-technology defence production. 🚁

  • Mike Merkel
  • March 29, 2026
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The formal handover took place at the company’s facility in Kalamassery, where Army officials received the drones directly from company representatives. This delivery marks an important step toward strengthening the…

Adani Defence and Aerospace has achieved a major milestone in India’s push for self-reliant defence manufacturing by delivering the first batch of 2,000 ‘Prahar’ light machine guns to the Indian Army. This shipment is part of a much larger order of over 40,000 units of the 7.62 mm weapon, all of which are being produced in India under the government’s Make in India initiative.

  • Mike Merkel
  • March 29, 2026
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The handover ceremony took place at Adani’s small arms manufacturing complex in Gwalior. The trucks carrying the first batch were flagged off by A. Anbarasu, Additional Secretary and Director General…

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing to significantly enhance the combat power of its MiG-29 fighter jets by integrating the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM). This move is expected to dramatically improve the aircraft’s effectiveness in close-range aerial combat, an area that remains critical in modern air warfare.

  • Mike Merkel
  • March 29, 2026
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On 25 March, the Ministry of Defence issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to begin the process of integrating and testing ASRAAM on the MiG-29 UPG variant. The contract is…

HAL Redesigns the HLFT-42 Jet, Increasing IAF Pilot Training with a Radical Air-Intake Overhaul Similar to the TEJAS MK-2

  • Mike Merkel
  • March 9, 2026
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Expert pilots play a crucial role in the Indian Air Force's fearsome strength, which is acknowledged by the globe. To improve their abilities, these pilots go through intense training, which…

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Queen Camilla to miss Qatar state visit event due to ‘lingering’ chest infection: Reports

  • binodgupta2213@gmail.com
  • December 3, 2024
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Queen Camilla will be sitting out an upcoming diplomatic event in the U.K. due to ongoing illness, according to reports. The queen consort, 77, will not participate in the ceremonial kickoff…

DAC Approves 288 Russian S-400 Missiles, Successfully Used in Operation Sindoor

  • Mike Merkel
  • February 13, 2026
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The acquisition of 288 S-400 missiles from Russia at an estimated cost of ₹10,000 crore has been approved by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), which is chaired by Defence Minister…

TEJAS MK-1A Avionics ₹80 Crore HAL Contract With AXISCADES Bags At Bangalore Facility

  • Mike Merkel
  • February 10, 2026
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Under the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A program, AXISCADES Technologies Limited, a well-known engineering and manufacturing company, has secured a sizeable ₹80 crore order for avionics hardware. An important turning…

Prior to Macron’s visit, DAC is scheduled to approve 114 Rafale jets for the IAF.

  • Mike Merkel
  • February 10, 2026
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Ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron's upcoming visit to India, the Indian Air Force is scheduled to pitch its ambitious plan to the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) to purchase 114…

Deciphering the IAF’s Induction Deadlock: TEJAS MK-1A Airframes Ready, But Grounded

  • Mike Merkel
  • February 10, 2026
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The TEJAS MK-1A program has come under renewed criticism due to a picture that has been making the rounds on social media and has also been shown on IDN. The…

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Queen Camilla to miss Qatar state visit event due to ‘lingering’ chest infection: Reports

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  • December 3, 2024
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Russia Defends India Once again: Putin Suggested Three Improved Submarines Instead of One

  • Mike Merkel
  • December 23, 2025
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NASA Loses Communication With The “Maven” Mars Probe

  • Mike Merkel
  • December 21, 2025
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The SHANTI Bill Signifies a Revolutionary Development in India’s Energy and Technology Sector: MEA

  • Mike Merkel
  • December 21, 2025
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India’s Air Power Advantage Was Highlighted by Operation Sindoor: Defense Minister

  • Mike Merkel
  • December 21, 2025
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At the Air Force Conclave, Rajnath Singh calls for vigilance to strengthen India’s air defense with Sudarshan Chakra.

  • Mike Merkel
  • December 21, 2025
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