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A forward composite aviation base would be built at Sadulshahar, Sri Ganganagar, close to the Pakistani border.

  • Mike Merkel
  • December 27, 2025
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The Indian Air Force can now build a crucial new airbase close to the India-Pakistan border according to a historic verdict from the Rajasthan High […]

The fourth Hangor-class submarine of the Pakistan Navy is finished in Wuhan, and sea trials are scheduled for delivery in 2026.
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The fourth Hangor-class submarine of the Pakistan Navy is finished in Wuhan, and sea trials are scheduled for delivery in 2026.

  • Mike Merkel
  • December 23, 2025
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A shipyard in Wuhan, Hubei Province, has finished building the fourth Hangor class attack submarine that the Pakistan Navy ordered. The ship, known as PNS […]

HAL Receives Four Bids for a Strategic 20,000-Ton Isothermal Forging Press Facility to Increase Production of Next-Gen Aero Engines and Defense
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HAL Receives Four Bids for a Strategic 20,000-Ton Isothermal Forging Press Facility to Increase Production of Next-Gen Aero Engines and Defense

  • Mike Merkel
  • December 23, 2025
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According to Alpha Defense on X.com, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received four competitive bids for the construction of a 20,000-ton Isothermal Forging Press Facility, […]

India Advances Towards $450M BrahMos Agreements with Indonesia and Vietnam
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India Advances Towards $450M BrahMos Agreements with Indonesia and Vietnam

  • Mike Merkel
  • December 23, 2025
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With a total value of more than ₹4,000 crore, or roughly $450 million, India has made great progress in completing export agreements for BrahMos supersonic […]

“Qualcomm’s 2nm Processor Development Depends on India’s Talent”
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“Qualcomm’s 2nm Processor Development Depends on India’s Talent”

  • Mike Merkel
  • December 23, 2025
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In Qualcomm’s efforts to create its next-generation 2-nanometer processor node, India’s engineering talent has emerged as a key pillar, supporting both design and advanced R&D […]

IOL and SAFRAN Collaborate to Produce Navigation and Targeting Systems in India
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IOL and SAFRAN Collaborate to Produce Navigation and Targeting Systems in India

  • Mike Merkel
  • December 23, 2025
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Safran Electronics & Defence and India Optel Limited (IOL), a Mini Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking, have signed a crucial collaboration agreement to produce two […]

Apollo Micro Systems Acquires DRDO Technology Transfers for Directed Energy Weapon SystemsApollo Micro Systems Acquires DRDO Technology Transfers for Directed Energy Weapon Systems
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Apollo Micro Systems Acquires DRDO Technology Transfers for Directed Energy Weapon SystemsApollo Micro Systems Acquires DRDO Technology Transfers for Directed Energy Weapon Systems

  • Mike Merkel
  • December 23, 2025
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Apollo Micro Systems Limited, a Hyderabad-based defence electronics firm, has secured approvals from India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation for two critical technology transfers in […]

Russia Defends India Once again: Putin Suggested Three Improved Submarines Instead of One
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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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To immediately improve the Indian Navy’s underwater capabilities, Russia has proposed to provide India with three refurbished Kilo-class diesel-electric submarines, valued at less than $1 […]

NASA Loses Communication With The “Maven” Mars Probe
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NASA Loses Communication With The “Maven” Mars Probe

  • Mike Merkel
  • December 21, 2025
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A crucial orbiter that has been researching the upper atmosphere of the Red Planet since 2014, NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) probe has […]

The SHANTI Bill Signifies a Revolutionary Development in India’s Energy and Technology Sector: MEA
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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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After passing both Houses of Parliament on December 18 and 19, 2025, the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, […]

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

– Henry Kissinger

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

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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

  • binodgupta2213@gmail.com
  • 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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