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High-Tech High North: Rheinmetall and Space Norway Join Forces for Sovereign Space Radar
For modern armed forces, MDA is no longer a luxury; it is a critical necessity. Knowing which ships are moving through strategic waterways allows command centers to spot potential threats early, protect undersea internet cables, and coordinate search-and-rescue missions in hazardous weather.
Inside AFRIDEX 2026: How Nigeria is Positioning Itself as the Hub for Africa’s Sovereign Defence Industry
Afridex 2026: The landscape of global security is shifting rapidly, and Africa is drawing its own blueprints for the future. From October 26 to 29, 2026, the eyes of the international defense community will be fixed on the stunning coastal development of Eko Atlantic in Lagos, Nigeria. The country is officially preparing to host AFRIDEX 2026—the Africa Inter
Mighty, Majestic, Matchless: Inside INS Mahendragiri, the Indian Navy’s Newest Sub-Hunter Warship
INS Mahendragiri:The balance of naval power in the Indian Ocean Region is undergoing a rapid, high-tech transformation. In a major move to fortify its blue-water capabilities and deter rising maritime challenges, the Indian Navy is ready to officially induct its latest indigenous stealth warship. On July 11, 2026, the sixth Project 17A Nilgiri-class stealth
Mighty, Majestic, Matchless: Inside INS Mahendragiri, the Indian Navy’s Newest Sub-Hunter Warship
INS Mahendragiri:The balance of naval power in the Indian Ocean Region is undergoing a rapid, high-tech transformation. In a major move to fortify its blue-water capabilities and deter rising maritime challenges, the Indian Navy is ready to officially induct its latest indigenous stealth warship. On July 11, 2026, the sixth Project 17A Nilgiri-class stealth
From Garhwal Rifles Officer to CDS: The Military Journey of NS Raja Subramani
Who is Lt. General NS Raja Subramani, India's next Chief of Defence Staff: The government has appointed Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani (Retd) as India’s next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), succeeding General Anil Chauhan, who will complete his tenure on May 30, 2026.
India Has Adequate Fuel Stocks, No Need for Panic Buying: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at 5th IGoM Meeting on West Asia
New Delhi, May 11: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday chaired the fifth meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) on West Asia at Kartavya Bhawan-2 in New Delhi, reviewing the evolving regional conflict and India’s preparedness to minimise its impact on citizens and the economy.
The Engineer Who Became IAI’s Strategic Steward: Boaz Levy Appointed IAI Chairman
Who is Boaz Boaz Levy, IAI's new Chairman of Board: Levy’s elevation to chairman of Israel Aerospace Industries marks more than a leadership transition at one of Israel’s most strategic companies. It represents the culmination of a career that has evolved in parallel with Israel’s rise as a global missile-defense and aerospace power.
Andhra Pradesh Emerges as India’s New Defence Manufacturing Hub with Launch of AMCA Testing Centre and Drone City
AMCA Centre in Andhra Pradesh: Puttaparthi, May 15, 2026. India’s push for defence self-reliance received a major boost on Friday as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched a series of strategic aerospace and military manufacturing projects in Andhra Pradesh, positioning the state as an emerging centre f
India-UAE Deepen Strategic Partnership During PM Modi’s Visit
India-UAE Deepen Strategic Partnership during PM Modi's UAE Visit: Abu Dhabi, May 15, 2026: India and the United Arab Emirates on Thursday announced a sweeping expansion of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, unveiling major investments, new defence cooperation mechanisms, energy security agreements, and digital trade initiatives during Prime Minister
India and Netherlands Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership as Modi and Jetten Chart New Roadmap in The Hague
India-Netherlands Strategic Partnership PM Modi’s Visit: India and the Netherlands on Saturday elevated their bilateral relationship to a “Strategic Partnership,” marking one of the most significant upgrades in ties between New Delhi and a European nation in recent years. The announcement came after extensive official talks between Indian Prime Minister Nare
India, Norway Elevate Ties with Green Strategic Partnership at Business Summit
Oslo/New Delhi, May 18, 2026 — India and Norway have pledged to deepen economic and research cooperation after Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Norway-India Business and Research Summit, calling for faster investments, stronger industrial collaboration, and expanded partnerships in clean energy, maritime industries, and advanced technologies.
India and Italy Elevate Ties to ‘Special Strategic Partnership’ in Sweeping Push Across Trade, Technology and Security
ROME, May 20, 2026 — India and Italy have unveiled an ambitious new phase in bilateral relations, elevating their engagement to a “Special Strategic Partnership” as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni concluded high-level talks in Rome aimed at reshaping cooperation across trade, defense, technology, artificial intelligence
India, Cyprus Elevate Bilateral Ties to Strategic Partnership During Presidential Visit
New Delhi, May 22, 2026 — India and Cyprus have elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership, marking a major step forward in cooperation across trade, security, technology, and connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced during a joint press statement with Nikos Christodoulides, President of Cyprus, in New Delhi on Friday.
Marco Rubio Meets Modi in New Delhi, Reviews India-U.S. Strategic Cooperation and Global Security Issues
New Delhi, May 23, 2026 — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday, with both sides reviewing progress in the India–U.S. partnership and discussing major regional and global developments, including the situation in West Asia.
Strategic Sovereignty: India Unveils New Private Sector Defence Hub in Shirdi
India's Suryastra Multi-Rocket Launcher System (MRLS): SHIRDI — In a move that signals a decisive shift in India’s military-industrial complex, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh declared on Saturday that "a nation that manufactures its own weaponry writes its own destiny."
Guardians of the Skies: 17 Elite Test Crew Graduate from AFTPS to Drive India’s Aerospace Modernization
Indian Air Force 48th Flight Test Graduation Ceremony: BENGALURU — In a significant boost to India’s aerospace capabilities, 17 elite officers graduated from the prestigious Air Force Test Pilots School (AFTPS) in Bengaluru on May 23, 2026. The graduation ceremony of the 48th Flight Test Course marks the culmination of nearly a year of grueling, high-stakes
Unmanned at Scale: Elbit Systems Subsidiary FUSE Acquires Bluewhite to Cement Grip on AI Ground Autonomy
Elbit Systems' FUSE acquires Blue White Robotics Ltd.: HAIFA, Israel — In a move that highlights the defense industry's rapid pivot toward AI-driven warfare, defense tech giant Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that its autonomous combat systems subsidiary, FUSE, has acquired 100% of the shares of Tel Aviv-based Blue White Robotics Ltd. (Bluewhite).
India’s AMCA Stealth Jet: MoD Selects TASL, L&T-BEL, Bharat Forge-BEML for Manufacturing Prototype
India selects three private entities for Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) prototype manufacture: ANEW DELHI — In a move that fundamentally rewrites the playbook of India’s military-industrial complex, the Ministry of Defence has formally bypassed the state-owned monopoly Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to hand the keys of its most ambitious militar
From Missile Specialist to Sword Arm: Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan Takes the Helm of Western Naval Command
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan: MUMBAI — Under a blazing afternoon sun at the historic Naval Dockyard, the guard of honor snapped to attention. The crisp beat of military drums echoed across the Arabian Sea as Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, PVSM, AVSM, NM, officially assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) of the Western Naval Command
Specialist, Scholar, Commander: Inside the Stellar Rise of India’s New Chief of the Naval Staff
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan Chief of Naval Staff of Indian Navy: NEW DELHI — In a solemn ceremony steeped in maritime tradition, Admiral Krishna Swaminathan officially assumed command as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Indian Navy today.