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KAZIND-2026 is designed to strengthen the ability of Indian and Kazakh forces to conduct joint counter-terrorism operations in a sub-conventional environment under a United Nations mandate.
The two sides examined opportunities for stronger coordination in maritime security, professional naval training and technical capacity building. These initiatives are intended to improve operational familiarity and professional exchanges between the Indian Navy and Fiji’s maritime forces.
During the second Joint Defence Cooperation meeting, representatives of India and Ethiopia reviewed areas of mutual interest covering military training, military exercises, medical cooperation, United Nations peacekeeping operations and defence industries.
The concept was disclosed on September 26, 2026 and is currently at the technology-development stage. IndoWings has presented STRIKE as a canisterised loitering munition that would use a rocket-assisted or booster-assisted launch before transitioning into controlled powered flight.
At approximately 10 tonnes kerb weight, the vehicle is significantly lighter than many conventional mine-protected or infantry mobility platforms. This allows it to operate in situations where heavier vehicles may face limitations because of terrain, bridges, narrow roads or the need for rapid tactical movement.
The new DRDO SEATEC facility is being developed to support the engineering, assembly, testing and evaluation of advanced SONAR systems and underwater surveillance technologies. Once operational, it will provide NPOL with specialised infrastructure for developing and validating future generations of indigenous naval acoustic systems.
The proposed facility would support base and heavy maintenance, structural inspections, testing, component repair and overhaul, avionics support and training. Such an arrangement would allow a future Indian fleet to receive much of its lifecycle support domestically rather than depending heavily on overseas maintenance facilities.
“India believes in peace and does not seek to occupy the territory of any country. However, peace should not be mistaken for weakness,” the Defence Minister said. He added that India seeks international stability without sacrificing its strategic autonomy and remains prepared to safeguard national security whenever necessary.
In its latest company update, ArthX said additional FANG-7 interceptors are now under production. The company also invited Indian Army and Indian Air Force formations, along with Indian defence companies, to approach it with requirements for interceptor drones.
Of DRDO’s ₹29,100.25 crore allocation for FY 2026–27, ₹17,250.25 crore has been earmarked for capital expenditure. This portion of the budget supports infrastructure, laboratories, prototype development, specialised test facilities and high-end scientific equipment needed for advanced defence research.
