South Korea's Hanwha has secured a $253 million contract to supply India with a second batch of 100 K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzers, significantly expanding India's artillery capabilities while deepening defence ties between the two nations.The new agreement, announced on April 3, 2025, builds upon the successful delivery of the first 100-unit order completed in 2021 and reinforces India's...
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army conducted four successful flight-tests of the Army version of Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on April 03 & 04, 2025. The four operational flight-trials were carried out against high-speed aerial targets.he missiles intercepted the aerial targets and destroyed...
India's government is accelerating efforts to modernize its state-owned Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL) in Mohali, with major global and domestic companies competing for a ₹4,000 crore modernization contract.Prominent firms such as TATA Consultancy Services (TCS), IBM, Applied Materials, KLA Corporation, HCL Tech, and Israel-based Tower Semiconductors are expected to submit bids by April 16, 2025.The modernisation aims to upgrade...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in Bangkok during the 6th BIMSTEC Summit on April 4, 2025. This marked their first face-to-face meeting since Yunus assumed leadership of Bangladesh's interim government following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina in August 2024.During the meeting, PM Modi expressed serious concerns over the safety and well-being of minorities,...
According to sources cited by ProNews, participants in the multinational exercise Iniochos 2025, which is taking place under the auspices of the Greek Armed Forces, were left speechless by the legendary Su-30s of the Indian Air Force.Through the Iniochos 2025 exercise, the Hellenic Air Force aircraft have the opportunity to operate jointly with the legendary Sukhoi Su-30s of...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, in Bangkok during the BIMSTEC Summit on April 4, 2025. This marked their first meeting since Yunus assumed leadership following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina in August 2024. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval were also present at the meeting, which...
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the Modi government in the Lok Sabha, accusing it of failing to address critical issues such as China's alleged occupation of 4,000 square kilometers of Indian territory and the imposition of 26% tariffs by the United States on Indian goods.He criticized the BJP and RSS for "bowing their heads...
India's defence technology landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with home-grown start-ups emerging as key players in reducing the country's historical dependence on imported military hardware. This shift comes amid growing government support through initiatives like the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) program, changing investor attitudes, and evolving warfare needs. The rising start-up ecosystem is not only addressing...
The United States has revised its import duties on India, reducing the tariff rate from 27% to 26%, as per a White House document. These revised tariffs will come into effect on April 9, 2025.The announcement was made by President Donald Trump, who presented a chart detailing reciprocal tariffs for countries such as India, China, the UK, and...
Indian astronaut-designate Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to make history by becoming the second Indian to travel to space, following Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma's historic mission in 1984. Shukla will serve as the Mission Pilot for Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS), scheduled to launch in May 2025...
Flight Lieutenant Siddharth Yadav of the Indian Air Force displayed extraordinary bravery during the tragic crash of a Jaguar fighter jet near Jamnagar, Gujarat, on April 2, 2025.The 28-year-old pilot, hailing from Rewari, Haryana, was on a routine night training mission when the aircraft encountered a critical technical malfunction shortly after take-off from Jamnagar Air Force Station.Faced with...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to enhancing cooperation in the BIMSTEC region during the 6th BIMSTEC Summit held in Bangkok, Thailand, on April 4, 2025.Modi emphasized India's dedication to fostering collaboration across diverse sectors to improve the lives of people in member states of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC),...
The upcoming Ax-4 mission, scheduled to launch no earlier than May 2025 aboard a SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket, will feature an unprecedented research portfolio with around 60 scientific experiments from 31 countries, including seven led by India’s space agency ISRO.This mission marks the fourth private astronaut flight by Axiom Space to the International Space Station (ISS) and emphasises international...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off two major mountaineering expeditions on April 3, 2025, from the South Block lawns in New Delhi. These include an Indian Army-led expedition to Mount Everest and a joint Indo-Nepal team set to scale Mount Kangchenjunga.The Everest expedition comprises 34 climbers under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Manoj Joshi, following the traditional South...
India has significantly enhanced military security measures around the Siliguri Corridor, commonly known as the 'Chicken's Neck,' in response to growing concerns over Bangladesh's overtures to China regarding potential investments in the region. Recent developments indicate that India has deployed advanced military assets including Rafale fighter jets, BrahMos missiles, and sophisticated air defence systems to protect this strategically...
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