Military-Defence
India Strategic
Germany orders 20 new Eurofighters to strengthen air superiority
MANCHING (GERMANY). Germany is strengthening its defence capabilities with the purchase of 20 new Eurofighters. Under the contract, Airbus will produce the multi-role combat aircraft at its final assembly line in Manching, near Munich in Germany. The first aircraft is scheduled for delivery to the German Air Force in 2031, the last in 2034.
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Nov-Dec 2025
India Strategic
JSW Defence commences construction of next-gen UAS facility in Hyderabad
BENGALURU. JSW Defence Pvt. Ltd., part of the $23-billion JSW Group, on December 2 commenced construction of its facility for the next-generation unmanned aerial systems (UAS) at EMC Maheshwaram, Hyderabad.
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Nov-Dec 2025
India Strategic
INS Mahe commissioned: India's first Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft joins Western Naval Command
NEW DELHI. The Indian Navy commissioned INS Mahe, the first of the indigenously designed and built Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), during a ceremony held at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, on November 24.
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Nov-Dec 2025
India Strategic
Airbus-built OneSat selected for the first Omani satellite
MUSCAT. Space Communication Technologies (SCT), Oman's national satellite operator, has awarded a contract to Airbus Defence and Space for OmanSat-1 a state-of-the-art fully reconfigurable high throughput OneSat telecommunications satellite and associated system.
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Nov-Dec 2025
India Strategic
India, Russia reiterate that defence ties are based on deep sense of trust
NEW DELHI. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Russian counterpart Andrei Belousov co-chaired the 22nd session of India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on December 4. Both sides reiterated that the India-Russia relationship is based on a deep sense of trust, common principles and mutual respect.
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Nov-Dec 2025
India Strategic
India, US review Strategic Partnership at Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi
NEW DELHI. India and the United States held Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in New Delhi on December 9, undertaking a wide-ranging review of their Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. The talks were co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker.
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Nov-Dec 2025
India Strategic
Indian Coast Guard launches two advanced fast patrol vessels at Goa Shipyards
NEW DELHI. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) achieved a major milestone in bolstering India's coastal security with the launch of two advanced fast patrol vessels (FPVs) – ICGS Ajit and ICGS Aparajit – at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) on October 24.
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Nov-Dec 2025
India Strategic
Operation Sindoor a compelling example of modern warfare: Chief of Defence Staff
NEW DELHI. Operation Sindoor was a compelling example of modern warfare, where precision strike capabilities, network-centric operations, digitised intelligence, and multi-domain tactics were effectively deployed within a compressed time-frame, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan said during a special address on 'Impact of Technology on Modern Warfare' at the Delhi Defence Dialogue in New Delhi on November 11.
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Nov-Dec 2025
India Strategic
Indian Air Force's Thrilling Flying Display Dazzles Guwahati
NEW DELHI. Continuing with its 93rd Anniversary celebrations, the Indian Air Force (IAF) showcased a spectacular flying display on November 9, 2025, over the majestic Brahmaputra River in Guwahati. The chief guest of the event was Governor of Assam Lakshman Prasad Acharya. Distinguished dignitaries included Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, AOC-in-C Eastern Air Command Air Marshal Surat Singh and senior officers of the Indian Air Force and State Govt. also graced the event.
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Nov-Dec 2025
India Strategic
Italian Deputy PM Antonio Tajani visits India to boost strategic, economic partnership
Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani concluded a two-day visit to India on December 11, accompanied by a high-profile 50-member business delegation, signalling renewed momentum in India-Italy ties. This was Tajani's second trip to India in 2025, following his April visit for the inaugural India-Italy Business, Science and Technology Forum.
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Nov-Dec 2025
India Strategic
Dynamatic Technologies hands over indigenous VLU to BEL
Dynamatic Technologies Limited has officially handed over an indigenous Vertical Launch Unit (VLU) to Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL) for complex naval applications.
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Nov-Dec 2025
India Strategic
India entering a golden era of defence innovation: Rajnath Singh
NEW DELHI. India is entering a golden era of defence innovation, and its foundation is being laid by innovators and young entrepreneurs who are integrating economic strength, strategic thinking and technological advancements, according to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
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Nov-Dec 2025
India Strategic
India, US review Strategic Partnership at Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi
NEW DELHI. India and the United States held Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in New Delhi on December 9, undertaking a wide-ranging review of their Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. The talks were co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker.
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Nov-Dec 2025
India Strategic
Rolls-Royce expands strategic partnership with Bharat Forge to manufacture fan blades for its Pearl 10x engines
PUNE. Rolls-Royce has signed an agreement with Bharat Forge Ltd to manufacture and supply fan blades for Rolls-Royce’s Pearl 700 and Pearl 10X engine.
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Nov-Dec 2025
India Strategic
Dynamatic Technologies hands over indigenous VLU to BEL
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed a contract with HENSOLDT Sensors GmbH, Germany, at the Dubai Air Show 2025 for the transfer of design and intellectual property rights, including manufacturing and repair capability, for Obstacle Avoidance System (OAS), and Degraded Visual Environment (DVE) for helicopter platforms.
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Nov-Dec 2025
India Strategic
India has freedom of choice in global partnerships, savs Jaishankar
NEW DELHI. India will continue to exercise “strategic autonomy” in its foreign policy and will not accept any external pressure on how it manages its relationships, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said.
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Nov-Dec 2025
India Strategic
DRDO and DGA France ink technical agreement to deepen collaboration in defence R&D
NEW DELHI. A technical agreement has been signed between Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), France, to deepen collaboration in defence research and development. Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Samir V Kamat and National Armaments Director, DGA France Lt Gen Gael Diaz de Tuesta inked the agreement at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi on November 20.
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Nov-Dec 2025
India Strategic
Defence Ministry clears Rs. 79,000-crore procurement proposals for armed forces
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on October 23 approved a series of capital acquisition proposals worth nearly Rs. 79,000 crore for the Indian armed forces to bolster their operational capabilities.
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Nov-Dec 2025
India Strategic
GE Aerospace to invest $14 million to expand Pune manufacturing capacity
Aerospace has announced a $14 million investment to expand capacity at the company's Pune manufacturing facility as the site completes a decade of successful operations.
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Nov-Dec 2025
India Strategic
Virgin Atlantic selects Boeing to enable high-speed, streaming quality wi-fi across 787 fleet
Boeing and Virgin Atlantic have agreed to implement connectivity modifications across Virgin Atlantic's fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
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Nov-Dec 2025
India Strategic
New-Gen Electronics boost India's aerospace and defence growth
INDIA IS entering a defining decade in aerospace and defence. With a defence allocation of $82.05 billion in FY 2025-26 and a projected $223 billion spend over the next 10 years, the country is no longer positioning itself as a buyer of advanced systems but preparing to be a global builder and exporter.
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Nov-Dec 2025
India Strategic
Lockheed Martin's 11th Annual Suppliers Conference empowers Indian industry partnerships and advances 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' vision
BENGALURU. Lockheed Martin successfully concluded the 11th edition of its India Suppliers Conference on November 3 in Bengaluru, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to strengthen India’s defence industrial base and connect Indian companies with its global supply chains.
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Nov-Dec 2025
India Strategic
Lockheed Martin's 11th Annual Suppliers Conference empowers Indian industry partnerships and advances 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' vision
Lockheed Martin successfully concluded the 11th edition of its India Suppliers Conference on November 3 in Bengaluru, reinforcing its longstanding commitment to strengthen India’s defence industrial base and connect Indian companies with its global supply chains.
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Nov-Dec 2025
India Strategic
BEL and Safran Electronics & Defence ink JV Cooperation Agreement for production of HAMMER smart precision guided air-to-ground weapon in India
In a major impetus to ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-reliant India) as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Safran Electronics and Defence (SED), France, have signed a Joint Venture Cooperation Agreement (JVCA) for the production of Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range (HAMMER) smart precision guided air-to-ground weapon in India.
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Nov-Dec 2025
India Strategic
IndiGo places firm order for 30 additional A350-900 Airbus aircraft
NEW DELHI. IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has finalised a commitment for 30 Airbus A350 aircraft, converting a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in June into a firm order. This brings the airline’s total A350 orders to 60 aircraft. The expanded order marks a strategic shift for IndiGo as it prepares to enter the long-haul international market, leveraging the A350’s long range and efficiency to support its global ambitions.
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Nov-Dec 2025
India Strategic
India International Space Conclave 2025 ends with strong pitch for global leadership in space
NEW DELHI. The India International Space Conclave (IISC) 2025 wrapped up on November 19 with a strong push for India to assume a larger role in global space exploration, industry innovation and sustainable space governance. The two-day event, hosted by the Indian Space Association (ISpA), drew more than 1,000 participants, including astronaut designates, senior Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) officials, government representatives and private-sector leaders.
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Nov-Dec 2025
India Strategic
Emirates orders 65 more Boeing 777X airplanes
DUBAI. Boeing and Emirates announced on November 17 that the world's largest international airline has placed its third order for 777X airplanes to fuel future expansion and meet growing travel demand. The new order for 65 777-9 passenger jets was announced during a signing at the Dubai Airshow.
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Nov-Dec 2025
India Strategic
Aerospace business of Godrej Enterprises Group delivers L110 Stage Vikas Engine for Gaganyaan programme
Godrej Enterprises Group’s Aerospace business announced that it has delivered the first-of-its-kind human-rated L110 Stage Vikas Engine to the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC, ISRO), marking a significant milestone in its support of India’s ambitious Gaganyaan Human Spaceflight Programme.
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Nov-Dec 2025
India Strategic
Indian Navy showcases combat strength at spectacular Navy Day operational demo in Thiruvananthapuram
The Indian Navy put up a powerful display of its combat readiness and maritime capabilities on December 3 during a grand Operational Demonstration (Op Demo) at Shangumugham beach as part of Navy Day 2025 celebrations.
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Nov-Dec 2025
India Strategic
Ministry of Defence signs Rs. 2,095-crore deal with BDL to boost T-90 tank firepower
In a major step toward enhancing the Indian Army's armoured warfare capabilities, the Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth Rs. 2,095.70 crore with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the procurement of INVAR Anti-Tank Missiles.
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