Military-Defence
India Strategic
Tata Advanced Systems awarded supply order for overhaul-cum-upgradation of Pinaka weapon system from Indian Army
Tata Advanced Systems has been awarded a supply order to support the Indian Army's 510 Advance Base Workshop (ABW) in the overhaul-cum-upgradation of in-service first-generation Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) and Battery Command Posts (BCPs).
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January-February 2026
India Strategic
ISRO BlueBird Block-2 satellite in Space
ISRO's heavy-lift rocket LVM3 launched a US communications satellite, BlueBird Block-2 (AST SpaceMobile), on December 24 at 8:55 am (Indian Standard Time) from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
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January-February 2026
India Strategic
It's about Aircraft, Courage, Professionalism, Flying High and Risks
If you are hearing about this now, probably you have all gathered to remember me, not as your friend, colleague or acquaintance, not as a name on an old Squadron photograph, but as an individual who once lived, laughed, cried, made mistakes, learnt, and flew.
7 min |
January-February 2026
India Strategic
GE Aerospace Deeply and All Across India's Commercial and Military Aviation
For more than four decades, GE Aerospace has been woven into the fabric of India's aviation and defence story.
5 min |
January-February 2026
India Strategic
Air India, Singapore Airlines sign framework pact to deepen partnership and boost India-Singapore connectivity
Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a commercial cooperation framework agreement that sets the stage for a deeper strategic partnership, aimed at enhancing connectivity and offering greater choice and benefits to passengers travelling between India and Singapore.
1 min |
January-February 2026
India Strategic
Elbit Systems secures $275-million contracts to equip an Asia-Pacific country helicopter platform with Advanced EW and DIRCM self-protection solution
Elbit Systems Ltd announced on January 12 that it has been awarded contracts totaling approximately $275 million for the supply of advanced airborne selfprotection electronic warfare (EW) suite, including its Direct Infra-Red Counter-Measure (DIRCM) system, to a country in the Asia-Pacific region.
1 min |
January-February 2026
India Strategic
Sagar Defence invests in IIT Kanpur-born EndureAir to boost indigenous aerial robotics capabilities
Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt. Ltd has made a strategic investment in EndureAir Systems Pvt. Ltd, an aerospace startup incubated at IIT Kanpur that is developing indigenous aerial robotics and unmanned systems for defence and advanced applications.
1 min |
January-February 2026
India Strategic
India Optel, Safran sign pact to manufacture advanced navigation and fire-control systems in India
In a significant boost to the government's 'Make in India' initiative, defence PSU India Optel Limited (IOL) has entered into a collaboration agreement with France-based Safran Electronics & Defence to enable local production of two high-precision, combat-proven defence systems.
1 min |
January-February 2026
India Strategic
India, Netherlands deepen strategic partnership with focus on semiconductors, defence and emerging technologies
India and the Netherlands reviewed and expanded their bilateral partnership during the first official visit of Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel, signalling a sharper strategic focus on emerging technologies, defence cooperation and economic ties.
2 min |
January-February 2026
India Strategic
India's Global Moments Friends and Trade
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn in for a third consecutive term in mid-2024, the ceremony was more than a domestic political milestone.
5 min |
January-February 2026
India Strategic
Valedictory Function of 1st Test Course (UAS) and 25 th Production Test Pilots Course held at ASTE
The Valedictory Function of the 1st Test Course (Unmanned Aerial Systems) and the 25th Production Test Pilots (PTP) Course was held at the Air Force Test Pilots School (AFTPS) under the Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE) on December 19, 2025.
1 min |
January-February 2026
India Strategic
IAF test pilot and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla awarded Ashok Chakra on Republic Day
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian Air Force test pilot and a member of the crew selected for India's Gaganyaan orbital spacecraft of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), was conferred the Ashok Chakra, the country’s highest peacetime gallantry award, during the Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on January 26.
1 min |
January-February 2026
India Strategic
Airbus secures historic order for India's first H175 and two ACH160s
Airbus Corporate Helicopters has signed an order for two ACH160 helicopters and one H175 with a private Indian customer.
1 min |
January-February 2026
India Strategic
Global CyberPeace Summit 2026 concludes on Safer Internet Day, emphasises people-centric digital trust
The Global CyberPeace Summit 2026 concluded on February 10 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, coinciding with Safer Internet Day, bringing to a close three days of intensive global dialogue, capacity building and action-driven collaboration on trust and safety, cyber peace and responsible digital governance.
3 min |
January-February 2026
India Strategic
Air India Express receives first custom-designed Boeing aeroplane from historic order
The 51st Boeing 737-8 aircraft is the first of 140 custom-configured Boeing aircraft to join the airline's rapidly expanding fleet
2 min |
January-February 2026
India Strategic
Lockheed Martin Seeks First Overseas C-130J Assembly Line in India
US aerospace and defence giant Lockheed Martin is pursuing plans to establish the first C-130J Super Hercules final assembly line outside the United States in India, a move that could mark a major shift in both defence manufacturing and strategic industrial cooperation between the two countries.
2 min |
January-February 2026
India Strategic
M'sieu Macron Steals a Billion
WHAT A Charming, Heartwarming, Brilliant, Nonconformist, and Wonderful leader French President Emmanuel Macron is.
1 min |
January-February 2026
India Strategic
Lockheed Martin secures Tracking Layer contract from Space Development Agency
The Space Development Agency (SDA) has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract for 18 space vehicles for its Tranche 3 Tracking Layer (TRKT3) constellation, with a potential value of more than $1 billion.
1 min |
January-February 2026
India Strategic
United Airlines orders 300 GE GEnx engines to power expanding Boeing 787 fleet
United Airlines is set to become the world's largest operator of the GEnx engine after placing an order for 300 units to power its growing fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
1 min |
January-February 2026
India Strategic
Adani Defence, Leonardo Aerospace in partnership to make advanced helicopters in India
'Indian forces need a helicopter revolution with 1000 helicopters over next 10 years'
5 min |
January-February 2026
India Strategic
India-US Trade Deal Aerospace & Defence Transformation Under Modi-Trump
At the dawn of 2026, the long-gestating trade relationship between India and the United States has undergone a dramatic reset under US President Donald J Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
5 min |
January-February 2026
India Strategic
NTPC in talks to pick up minority stake in US thorium fuel firm
State-owned power producer NTPC has confirmed it is in discussions to acquire a minority stake in USbased nuclear fuel technology company Clean Core Thorium Energy (CCTE), as it steps up efforts to expand its nuclear power portfolio.
1 min |
January-February 2026
India Strategic
India, France deepen defence ties at 6th annual dialogue in Bengaluru
India and France have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding defence cooperation, with a renewed focus on joint development and manufacturing, at the 6th IndiaFrance Annual Defence Dialogue held in Bengaluru on February 17.
1 min |
January-February 2026
India Strategic
India's defence partnership with Israel enters new phase with signing of Strategic Agreement
The Belrise-Plasan ATEMM pact highlights how India-Israel defence ties are shifting from arms sales to joint manufacturing and battlefield technology integration
2 min |
January-February 2026
India Strategic
India-European FTA Signed: Indeed 'Mother of all Deals'
The signing of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on January 26, marks a watershed moment in one of the world's most consequential economic relationships.
3 min |
January-February 2026
India Strategic
Modi, Macron virtually inaugurate India's first private helicopter assembly line for Airbus H125 in Karnataka
MODI, MACRON virtually inaugurate India's first private helicopter assembly Line for Airbus H125 in Karnataka Vemagal (Karnataka), February 17.
2 min |
January-February 2026
India Strategic
India, Germany unveil defence industrial roadmap as Merz makes first Asia visit
India and Germany took a major step towards deepening their strategic and military partnership on January 12 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz agreed on a new roadmap to expand defence industrial cooperation, including co-development and co-production of military platforms and advanced technologies.
2 min |
January-February 2026
India Strategic
PM Modi and President Macron Push for Global Stability
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the India-France strategic partnership, unveiling an ambitious roadmap that spans defence co-development, advanced technologies, innovation, space cooperation, clean energy, and industrial collaboration.
3 min |
January-February 2026
India Strategic
From Everest to Aconcagua, Aritra Roy Scripts History in South America
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is proud to announce that Mr. Aritra Roy, noted Indian mountaineer, has summited Mt. Aconcagua in Argentina, the highest mountain outside Asia at 6,967.15 meters above Mean Sea Level.
1 min |
January-February 2026
India Strategic
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor takes over as Indian Air Force Vice Chief
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor on January 1, 2026, assumed charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force (IAF), succeeding Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari, who retired after four decades of distinguished service.
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