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India’s G7 Moment : Building Partnerships, Shaping Technology, Driving Growth

India’s G7 Moment : Building Partnerships, Shaping Technology, Driving Growth

Asia’s Continued Exposure to the Strait of Hormuz

Asia’s Continued Exposure to the Strait of Hormuz

The First Test: What Modi’s France Visit Means for India-France Relations

The First Test: What Modi’s France Visit Means for India-France Relations

Strategic Ambiguity Returns: Taiwan for Hormuz? The Hidden Bargain Behind Trump’s Beijing Visit

Strategic Ambiguity Returns: Taiwan for Hormuz? The Hidden Bargain Behind Trump’s Beijing Visit

The France Advantage: Why Paris Has Become India’s Defence Partner of Choice

The France Advantage: Why Paris Has Become India’s Defence Partner of Choice

Germany Rearms, India Recalibrates: A New Chapter in Indo-German Defence Ties

Germany Rearms, India Recalibrates: A New Chapter in Indo-German Defence Ties

Women in Aviation & Defence

Human and AI Must Join Forces Against Technology-Enabled Crime: Divi Anand at Homeland Security Expo 2026

The Long March to Equality: NDA’s First Women Cadets Commissioned into the Armed Forces

Ministers' Messages to ADU

Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu

MoS (Civil Aviation) Shri Murlidhar Mohol

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Troop Comforts Limited Targets ₹200 Crore Growth Through Police and Security Markets

“Countries No Longer Work in Silos”: Dr G.Satheesh Reddy on Global Defence Collaboration at Eurosatory 2026

‘The Export Market Is Picking Up’: India Optel’s Tarun Khattar at Eurosatory 2026

‘We Are Carrying the Vision of Make in India to the World’: Rajnish Sharma of BEL

DG CENJOWS Maj Gen (Retd.) Ashok Kumar

From Idea to Induction: CENJOWS DG Explains the Pathway for Defence Start-ups

Civil-Military Fusion and Future Warfare: Lt Gen AK Singh Explains India’s Strategic Imperatives

LATEST NEWS

Global Voices Endorse India’s Aerospace Transformation at Aeromart Hyderabad 2026

Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy Calls Industry to Invest, Innovate & Grow With Telangana : Inaugurates Aeromart Hyderabad 2026

FTG Lands in India: Canadian Aerospace Major Launches Manufacturing Facility at GMR Aerospace & Defence Park

Taxiway Safety Under Spotlight After Air India-IndiGo Ground Incident at Ahmedabad

Entry in Pakistan Airspace by Air India Flight AI-479 0n 22.06.2026

Ministry of Civil Aviation Celebrates 12th International Day of Yoga 2026

Industry Interviews

‘We Help Investigators Connect the Dots Faster’: David Arambhan on Pelorus Technologies

Made in India Was the Beginning. ‘Own in India’ Is the Future: Asserts Vivek Krishnan CEO SSS Defence

Paramount’s Eric Ichikowitz on Simha, Global Markets and the Future of Defence Partnerships

CoreEL Eyes Global Expansion with Indigenous Defence Technologies

From Ballistic Protection to Counter-Drone Systems: Ashish Kansal on SMPP’s Defence Evolution

‘Trust Is the Foundation of Logistics’: Eddy Batty, CCO, Clearship Group on Global Trade and Supply Chain Growth

Indian Army

Indian Army Contingent Displays Operational Readiness and Sporting Spirit at Exercise Khaan Quest 2026

Indian Army Gets New Leader as General Dhiraj Seth Becomes 31st Army Chief

Indian Army Marching Contingent to Participate in Seychelles’ 50th National Day Celebrations

Indian Army Contingent in Full Swing at Exercise Khaan Quest 2026

Indian Army Celebrates 12th International Day of Yoga Across the Nation

Uttar Maharashtra & Gujarat Sub Area Celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga 2026

Indian Navy

Indian Naval Ships Tarkash and Ikshak Conclude Port Call at Port Victoria, Seychelles

Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet Ships Udaygiri, Kavaratti, And Shakti Conclude Visit To Sattahip, Thailand

Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet Ships Udaygiri and Kavaratti Depart Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Indian Naval Ship Tarkash Departs Port Louis, Mauritius

Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet Ships Udaygiri and Kavaratti Arrive at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam I prefer this response

History Re-written: Triplet Warships Join Naval Fleet

Indian Airforce

Air Marshal Tejinder Singh takes over as CISC

IAF’s Netra gets FOC

Celebration of International Day of Yoga at Headquarters Maintenance Command, Nagpur

Tragedy Strikes Indian Air Force: Five Air Warriors Killed in Jorhat An-32 Accident

Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry Assumes The Appointment Of Air Officer Commanding-In-Chief, Central Air Command

Vietjet announces direct Nha Trang–Singapore service, expanding access to one of Vietnam’s leading beach destinations

UAVs

Manufacturing Readiness Is the Missing Link in India’s Drone Revolution says Col Manik Anandh at Drone Expo 2026

GA-ASI Adapts Ground Control Station to Fly MQ-9B

Autonomous, Edge-Native Drone Swarms Unveiled In India

Anadrone Systems and Kratos Announce Strategic Agreement for the Indian Defence Market

U.S. Air Force Awards GA-ASI Production Contract for FQ-42A CCA

North Dakota Neighbors Come Together To Ensure Flight Ops Continue

GA-ASI and Intec Group Sign MoU at ILA Berlin

FLYGHT, ideaForge’s DaaS Model, Delivers Drone-Powered Intelligence Across 10+ Industries and Government Sectors

SMPP Completes Delivery of 106 Jet Based Kamikaze Drones to Indian Army, Strengthening Indigenous Deep-Strike Capabilities

CIVIL AVIATION

Gagan: Navigating India’s Skies with Precision

First Phase of 2026 Char Dham Helicopter Operations concludes successfully

Minister Naidu Reviews New Varanasi Under-Construction Terminal

Taxiway Safety Under Spotlight After Air India-IndiGo Ground Incident at Ahmedabad

Ministry of Civil Aviation Celebrates 12th International Day of Yoga 2026

IndiGo becomes the First Airline to Commence Operations from Noida International Airport

AAIB Interim Statement on the Progress of Investigation into the Accident Involving Air India Flight AI-171

‘Trust Is the Foundation of Logistics’: Eddy Batty, CCO, Clearship Group on Global Trade and Supply Chain Growth

Agility Is the New Competitive Advantage : MD Continental Carriers Vaibhav Vohra on Global Trade Shifts, New Markets & Aerospace Opportunities

Make In India

“Defence Procurement Is Simpler Than We Make It”: Maj Gen A.K. Chanan (Retd.) Demystifies India’s Defence Ecosystem

Common Compliance Gaps Can Derail the Best Technologies, Warns Maj Gen S.Q. Ahmad (Retd.)

‘Defence Procurement Is Simpler Than It Appears’: Veteran Architect of iDEX Explains the Big Picture

From Idea to Induction: CENJOWS DG Explains the Pathway for Defence Start-ups

CENJOWS set to demystify defence procurement: Advancing India’s vision of defence indigenisation

Bridging the Gap: CENJOWS Launches Practical Defence Procurement Workshop for Industry

Did You Know This

Embraer acquires remaining stake in EZ Air in Mexico

Defense Suppliers Summit Japan 2027 will be held for the first time in Tokyo: accelerating international collaboration in the defense and security industry.

Chola Foundation hands over ALS Ambulance to NDA to enhance Emergency Care

Indo Aerospace 2027 Expo & Forum at MyAERO Summit 2026

GRSE Celebrates 12th International Yoga Day Towards Healthy Ageing

Passing the Baton, Preserving the Values – The Enduring Legacy of SMPP : A Father’s Day Story

Appointments

Clarion Defence and Security appoints new Managing Director to lead DSEI’s global expansion

BAE Systems appoints Tony Walton as Managing Director for India

Roberto Alvo Chairs the IATA Board of Directors

Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry Assumes The Appointment Of Air Officer Commanding-In-Chief, Central Air Command

ICEYE appoints Eric Jensen as Chief Operating Officer

Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, PVSM, AVSM, NM, Assumes Charge as the 48th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff

Hall Of Fame

Capt. B.V.J.K. Sharma, CEO of NMIA, Felicitated at BCBA Logistics Conclave 2026

Western Command Investiture Ceremony 2026

AXISCADES Receives Fifth Consecutive Bombardier Diamond Supplier Award

Passenger Ship HANARIA Equipped with Yanmar’s Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System Wins Marine Engineering of the Year 2024

NADP gets ISTD’s 34th National Award for Innovative Training Practices

Kudos to Kudu! Israeli medtech startup takes home 100k top prize at Constructor University Demo Day 2025

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Bylined Articles

Building Institutions That Endure: Reflections on Leadership, Innovation and National Service

Building Institutions That Endure: Reflections on Leadership, Innovation and National Service

A Career in Aviation Begins with Curiosity and a Willingness to Learn

A Career in Aviation Begins with Curiosity and a Willingness to Learn

Kalam & Kavach 3.0 Signals a Shift from Dialogue to Delivery

Kalam & Kavach 3.0 Signals a Shift from Dialogue to Delivery

ATF Pricing: A Case for Data Over Perception

ATF Pricing: A Case for Data Over Perception

India’s Indigenous Defence Technology Gap Is Not About Talent – It’s About Structure

India’s Indigenous Defence Technology Gap Is Not About Talent – It’s About Structure

One Hangar, Two Missions : Can India Bridge Civil and Military MRO Capabilities?

One Hangar, Two Missions : Can India Bridge Civil and Military MRO Capabilities?

SPOTLIGHT

Italy Sees India as a Strategic Aerospace Partner, Says Trade Commissioner Antonietta Baccanari

French Aerospace Valley Brings Toulouse-Bordeaux Innovation Model to Aeromart Hyderabad 2026

Aeromart Hyderabad 2026 Ready To Take Off In 48 Hours : Global Aerospace Set to Meet India’s Manufacturing Ambition

Manufacturing Readiness Is the Missing Link in India’s Drone Revolution says Col Manik Anandh at Drone Expo 2026

Police Must Lead India’s Counter-Drone Future, Says Indrajaal Co-founder Kiran Raju

The New Revolution in Military Affairs: AI, Drones and Precision Targeting

Passing the Baton, Preserving the Values – The Enduring Legacy of SMPP : A Father’s Day Story

A Legacy Beyond Business: A Father’s Day Conversation Across Three Generations of Continental Carriers

The Great Nicobar Gamble: India’s Strategic Bet in the Indian Ocean

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Coverage Videos

Indian & Australian Armies at Exercise AustraHind

Brigadier Mandeep Dhillon, Brigade Commander at Garhwal briefing on mudslide

Exercise SHAKTI-VIII: Indian Contingent Demonstrates Tactical Proficiency and Joint Synergy in France

Gp Capt Shubhanshu Shukla zooms into space : Axiom Mission-4 takes off

Former DGMO Indian Army Lt. Gen Vinod Bhatia on Operation Sindoor with ADU

Lt. General (Dr.)VK Saxena (Retd.)

Lt. Gen VK Saxena(Retd.) Former DG Army Air Defence on Indian AD’s success in Operation Sindoor

International Relationals

India’s G7 Moment : Building Partnerships, Shaping Technology, Driving Growth

Asia’s Continued Exposure to the Strait of Hormuz

The First Test: What Modi’s France Visit Means for India-France Relations

Strategic Ambiguity Returns: Taiwan for Hormuz? The Hidden Bargain Behind Trump’s Beijing Visit

The France Advantage: Why Paris Has Become India’s Defence Partner of Choice

Germany Rearms, India Recalibrates: A New Chapter in Indo-German Defence Ties

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