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HAL Denies Reports of Manufacturing Partnership with Dassault for India's 114 Fighter Aircraft
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has formally denied recent media reports suggesting that it was finalized as the production partner for France's Dassault Aviation in the context of supplying 114 f...
Pentagon Reports Tanker Interdiction in Indian Ocean
The US Department of Defense has reported the detention of a tanker vessel operating in the waters of the Indian Ocean. While specific details are limited, the move is seen as part of continued survei...
CRPF pays solemn tribute to forty brave martyrs on 7th anniversary of Pulwama terror attack
A memorial service was conducted by the CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district marking the seventh anniversary of the Pulwama terror attack. The event honored fort...
Indian Coast Guard Bolsters Maritime Self-Reliance with Inauguration of Waterjet Testing Facility in Goa
The Director General of Indian Coast Guard, Paramesh Sivamani, inaugurated a waterjet production and testing facility in Goa on Friday. This event signifies a major advancement in India’s efforts towa...
DRDO's DIPAS And IIT-Ropar Forge Strategic MoU For Human Performance And High-Altitude Tech Advancements
On February 13, 2026, DRDO’s Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Indian Institute of Technology Ropar to enhance collaborative researc...
Indian author Arundhati Roy quits Berlinale after ‘stay out of politics’ Gaza comments
Arundhati Roy, an acclaimed Indian author, has decided to leave the 2024 Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) in protest of remarks made by festival president Wim Wenders who suggested that ...
Indian writer Roy pulls out of Berlin Film Festival over Gaza row
Award-winning Indian author and activist Arundhati Roy announced her withdrawal from the Berlin International Film Festival after jury president Wim Wenders stated that cinema should remain outside po...
'Increase Export…' Auto Industry Expert Bagga Outlines Industry Roadmap After Trade Deal With US
Gurbani Bagga, a partner at Boston Consulting Group, has presented a strategic plan for the Indian auto sector in light of the recent trade agreement between India and the US. Speaking on February 12,...
Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2026: Forging India's Indigenous 'Made-In-India' Defence Revolution
India has unveiled its Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2026, intended to enhance indigenous defence manufacturing and technological autonomy. The policy seeks public feedback until March 3, emphas...
US Envoy Gor Says 'Abundant Prospects' For India Ties Post-Interim Trade Pact Framework
US Ambassador Sergio Gor met with India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in New Delhi to discuss deepening the bilateral relationship between India and the US following the conclusion of a framework f...
IAF jets on Assam highway highlight PM Modi-era push for Defence preparedness: CM Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that the successful landing and take-off exercise by Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft at an Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) highlights Prime Minister Mo...
MoD Signs ₹2,312 Crore HAL Contract For Dornier-228 Aircraft For Indian Coast Guard
The Ministry of Defence (India) has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited worth ₹2,312 crores for eight customized Dornier 228 aircraft intended for the Indian Coast Guard. This deal un...
Israel Proposes ELM-2040 Over-the-Horizon Radar To India Amid DRDO's Indigenous Push
Israel has proposed its advanced ELM-2040 Over-the-Horizon Backscatter (OTH-B) radar system to India, complete with technology transfer. Despite this offer, the Defence Research and Development Organi...
HAL Posts Near-30% Quarterly Profit Rise On Stronger Order Execution And Delivery Momentum
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has seen a significant rise in quarterly profit by nearly 30%, reaching ₹186.7 crores from ₹146.6 crores year-over-year, due to better order execution and supply ch...
HAL Plays It Safe On SJ-100: Focus Is On Market Realism, Not Grandiose Numbers
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is adopting a cautious approach towards manufacturing the Russian SJ-100 regional jet in India, emphasizing market realism over ambitious output targets. HAL offici...
India And Canada To Deploy Security Liaison Officers For Enhanced Anti-Drug And Crime Intelligence Sharing
India and Canada have agreed to station liaison officers in each other's territories to strengthen cooperation on security matters such as anti-drug and crime intelligence sharing, following a meeting...
Ministry of Defence signs Rs 2,312 crore contract with HAL for 8 Dornier 228 aircraft
The Indian Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to acquire eight Dornier 228 aircraft. The deal is valued at Rs 2,312 crore....
Trump Hails Coal Export Surge From US Trade Pacts With Japan, Korea, And India Amid India's Energy Balancing Act
US President Donald Trump highlighted an increase in American coal exports during a speech at the Champion of Coal Event in Washington DC, crediting trade deals with Japan, South Korea, and India. He ...
Prime Minister Modi Hails Rolls-Royce's Bold Push To Elevate India As Key Aero-Engine Ally; Meets Officials
On February 11, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Tufan Erginbilgic, CEO of Rolls-Royce, in New Delhi. The meeting highlights the growing cooperation between India and Rolls-Royce in aerospa...
'Partners in Progress, Not Rivals': China Hails India As Opportunity Post-Strategic Talks
Following strategic talks, China has positioned its relationship with India as focused on cooperation and mutual development rather than rivalry or conflict. The diplomatic discussions, involving high...
DRDO And CSIR Forge Pact To Pioneer Survival Tech For Extreme Environments In High Altitude
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has established a cooperative agreement with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). This partnership aims to enhance human p...
Is Massive Order Backlog the Key Reason for HAL’s Exit from AMCA Stealth Fighter Competition?
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has reportedly withdrawn from India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) stealth fighter competition due to a significant backlog of orders. This decision is re...
'India And Seychelles Pledge Deeper Defence Ties To Bolster Indian Ocean Security' Defence Secretary Rajesh K Singh
印度国防部长拉杰什·库马尔·辛格与塞舌尔的外交部长巴里·弗厄和首席国防官员迈克尔·安塞尔姆·罗切特在新德里的会晤中,双方承诺加强两国间的防务合作和区域安全。会谈内容涵盖了现有合作关系的检视以及对印度洋地区和平、稳定和安全的坚定承诺。...
India-US Envoys Align On Quad And Trade In Beijing Talks
On February 10, 2026, India's envoy to China, Pradeep Kumar Rawat, met with United States Ambassador to China, David Perdue, in Beijing. They discussed the expanding relationship between India and the...
India tightens social media grip as X, YouTube, Meta face 3-hour takedown rules
The Indian government has shortened the deadline for social media companies to remove unlawful content from 36 hours to three hours after notification, updating its 2021 IT rules. While earlier propos...
GE Commits to Deliver 24 F404 Engines for Tejas Mk1A in FY2026-27, Scaling to 30 Annually Thereafter: Confirms HAL
India's state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has clarified the production timeline of engines for India's domestically developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A. General Electric is ...
Delhi Police Registers FIR Into Leaked Manuscript of Naravane's Memoir Amid Political Storm
The Delhi Police has filed a First Information Report (FIR) regarding the unauthorized release of an unpublished book by former Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane. The book, 'Four Stars of Destiny,...
China set to widen footprint in Bangladesh as India’s ties decline
After this week's election in Bangladesh, China's influence is expected to grow further. Despite this, both politicians and analysts believe that due to geographical proximity, India cannot be entirel...
India, Greece ink joint declaration to strengthen defence industry ties
India and Greece have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent to enhance defense industrial cooperation between them. This move is seen as a foundational step towards developing deeper military-industria...
A Cricket Crisis With Olympic Consequences
The mishandling of the T20 World Cup by India could negatively impact its ambition for athletic prominence at the 2036 Olympics....
TEJAS MK-1A Deliveries Face Fresh Setback Amid Avionics Woes And Certification Delays
India's TEJAS MK-1A fighter jet deliveries have been delayed beyond May 2026 due to avionics issues and certification delays. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has manufactured at least five jets bu...
Elite Troops from India and Kyrgyzstan Launch Annual Counter-Terrorism Drills in Missamari, Assam
The 13th iteration of the joint military exercise between India and Kyrgyzstan, named KHANJAR, began on February 4, 2026, in Missamari, Assam. This annual counter-terrorism drill is set to continue un...
US Military Boards Another Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean After Tracking It From The Caribbean
The US military has intercepted an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean following its transit through the Caribbean region. This action aligns with ongoing surveillance and enforcement operations by the Uni...
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi to visit Australia from February 16
General Upendra Dwivedi, the Indian Army Chief (COAS), will visit Australia officially from February 16th to 19th, 2026. The purpose of this trip is to enhance military relations and cooperation betwe...
MakeMyTrip Limited $MMYT is Coronation Fund Managers Ltd.’s 6th Largest Position
Coronation Fund Managers Ltd. significantly increased its stake in MakeMyTrip Limited by 233% during the third quarter, making it the fund's sixth-largest position with ownership of 865,168 shares aft...
Indian Air Force to help train British jet pilots
The Indian Air Force will train Royal Air Force fast jet pilots at RAF Valley. This initiative aims to alleviate pressure on the UK's military flying training capacity....
Tough to define allies or enemies, India on its own: CDS Gen. Chauhan
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan stated that defining permanent friends or adversaries in the current global order is becoming increasingly unreliable....
Defence Secretary Highlights TEJAS MK-1A Milestones: Five Jets Flying, Production On Track Amid Engine Wait
The Indian Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh spoke to ANI about the progress of the TEJAS MK-1A program, emphasizing that five engines are available and five aircraft are operational. He highlighte...
Chowgule & Company to Deliver On Schedule As Indian Coast Guard's First Indigenous Hovercraft Is Set For May Handover
Chowgule & Company will deliver the first of six hovercraft to India's Coast Guard in May as scheduled, marking a significant achievement for indigenous maritime manufacturing. This aligns with India’...
How To Sink a $3,000,000,000 Nuclear Submarine: Leave A Hatch Open
India's first nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Arihant, experienced a significant accident in 2017 when seawater flooded a propulsion-area compartment while the boat was docked. This o...
India Advances To Fly-By-Light Era In Indigenous Flight Control Systems
India's aerospace organizations are developing advanced 'Fly-By-Light' flight control systems as part of a collaborative effort involving the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Aircraft Develop...
Private Sector Poised To Lead India's AMCA Stealth Fighter Development?
India's AMCA program, designed for a fifth-generation stealth fighter, has seen discussions about private industry possibly leading the effort without Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). There are re...
SBI Forecasts India-US Trade Surplus Surge To Over $90 Billion Annually Post Trade Deal
According to a recent State Bank of India (SBI) report released on 12 February 2026, the trade surplus between India and the United States is expected to surpass $90 billion annually following an agre...
Indian Engineering Firms Missing AMCA Prime Contract Can Still Secure Tier-II and Tier-III Roles, Confirms MoD
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has stated that although certain engineering firms have not secured the prime contract for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), they can still participate i...
China, India find common cause in push for multipolar world
India and China commenced new strategic dialogue amid US tariffs on their exports, focusing on broadening global trade ties and moving past historical disputes. Both nations view each other as coopera...
India, China Review Positive Momentum In Ties During Strategic Dialogue In New Delhi
India and China held a strategic dialogue in New Delhi on February 10, 2026, emphasizing the positive direction of their bilateral relations. The meeting took place between Indian Foreign Secretary Vi...
Skyroot's Vikram-1 Flex Nozzles Pass Crucial Flight Tests Ahead of Historic Launch
Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace has successfully tested the flex nozzles for its Vikram-1 rocket. The company announced that all three stages of the rocket, featuring composite flight nozzles integr...
‘Enduring bond of friendship’: India hands over 50 military utility vehicles to Nepal Army
The Indian Army transferred 50 military utility vehicles to the Nepal Army at the border, emphasizing the longstanding friendly relationship between both nations' armed forces....
Ashok Leyland Partners With Indonesia's PT Pindad To Pioneer Electric Buses & Defence Vehicles
Ashok Leyland and Indonesian state-owned company PT Pindad have entered into an agreement to develop electric buses through a Memorandum of Understanding signed on February 3, 2026. The partnership ai...
ISRO Advances Gaganyaan With Rigorous Testing, Eyes 2027 Crewed Launch Despite Setbacks
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is progressing on the Gaganyaan program with preparations for a critical uncrewed mission in March 2026. This paves the way for a planned crewed launch by...
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