From August 1 to August 10, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) launched HOPE, its first-ever 10-day high-altitude analog space mission, in the Tso […]
Author: Mike Merkel
Why India Fell Behind in Getting Enough Fighter Jets?
Ten years of lost chances, poor decision-making, and enduring structural problems, mostly during the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government from 2004 to 2014, are to […]
No Official Talks About F-35 Fighter Jets With The US: Center To Lok Sabha
The procurement of F-35 fifth-generation fighter fighters has not been the subject of any formal talks or negotiations with the United States, the Indian government […]
Trump’s Tariffs and Penalties Threaten US-India Defense Deals
In addition to complicating an already developing strategic defense alliance between the two countries, US President Donald Trump’s recent imposition of tariffs and fines on […]
Donald Trump Calls India’s Reports of Stopping Russian Oil Imports a “Good Step”; MEA Responds
In a recent statement, US President Donald Trump referred to allegations that India had stopped importing Russian oil as a “good step” if verified. “I […]
Germany and India Boost Cooperation in Semiconductor
The strategic collaboration between India and Germany in the vital fields of semiconductors and microelectronics was greatly reinforced by the 7th edition of the Fraunhofer […]
MEA claims that ties with Russia are “steady time-tested” and that “merit, should not be seen from the prism of third country.”
In the face of growing U.S. criticism over India’s continued imports of cheap Russian oil, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reaffirmed the nation’s […]
The Indian Army and Axiscades Aerospace Sign a ₹223.95 Cr Agreement for Next-Gen 50-Ton Tank Transporter Trailers
Axiscades Aerospace and Technologies Private Limited and the Indian Army inked a major contract on August 1, 2025, for the purchase of 212 cutting-edge 50-ton […]
India is criticized by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for its purchases of Russian oil, calling it a “point of irritation” in relations.
India’s ongoing procurement of Russian oil has been a “point of irritation” in the bilateral relationship between the United States and India, according to U.S. […]
Trump’s 25% tariffs on India could have the opposite effect and strengthen ties between China and India.
n the midst of China’s ongoing military assistance to Pakistan during the May 2025 India-Pakistan confrontation, including intelligence collaboration with Islamabad, while India has purposefully […]