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India, Australia forge defence ties to check China’s Indo‑Pacific ambitions

India and Australia’s defence relationship is evolving into a forward-looking partnership designed to manage the challenges posed by China’s assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific. The emphasis is on practical, scalable arrangements rather than rigid alliances, allowing both countries to adapt cooperation to shifting regional dynamics. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s recent visit underscored this calibrated approach, highlighting…

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Tata, L&T and Bharat Forge shortlisted for India’s fifth-generation fighter project

NEW DELHI: India’s indigenous fifth-generation fighter aircraft programme entered a crucial new phase on Wednesday after the defence ministry issued the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project to three shortlisted private sector-led consortia, defence officials told ANI. The bidders include the Larsen & Toubro-Bharat Electronics Limited combine, Tata Advanced…

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India, UAE forge deep defence alliance: $5bn investment, joint production of drones, missiles and naval platforms

India and the United Arab Emirates have elevated their defence relationship to a new level in 2026, moving beyond symbolic cooperation into joint industrial production, maritime security, and cyber defence. The agreements signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s May visit to Abu Dhabi mark a decisive shift in the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, positioning the UAE…

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‘Lanterns’ trailer: Hal Jordan and John Stewart forge an unlikely partnership; series gets August 16 release date

The new trailer for the upcoming superhero series ‘Lanterns’ has officially dropped online, offering fans a look at the new adaptation on DC Comics’ Green Lantern Corps. The latest footage teases an intergalactic mystery while showcasing the powers of the iconic Green Lantern ring. ‘Lanterns’ trailer releases online The trailer features a glimpse of a…

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Pakistan: LeT, ISKP forge covert alliance in Balochistan; pact reportedly backed by ISI

After suffering major losses at home — Muridke terror camp – during Operation Sindoor, Hafiz Saeed-led Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) has reportedly formed a covert alliance with Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), the South Asian wing of ISIS, allegedly engineered and funded by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).Reports indicate the alliance aims to target Baloch people, with possible…

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