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Brazil has abandoned its plans to procure India’s Akash air defense missile system and is now negotiating with Italy to acquire the Enhanced Modular Air Defense Solutions (EMADS) system from MBDA, a leading European arms manufacturer, according to official government sources cited by The Rio Times. The decision, confirmed during the lead-up to the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, reflects Brazil’s prioritization of advanced technology and interoperability over its earlier interest in India’s indigenous missile system, despite the two nations’ BRICS partnership.
The Brazilian Army, seeking to modernize its aging air defense capabilities—currently limited to systems like the Gepard vehicles and Igla and RBS 70 NG missiles, which can engage threats only up to 3,000 meters—found India’s Akash system lacking in range and technological sophistication compared to global alternatives. The Akash, a surface-to-air missile (SAM) with a 25–30 km range, gained attention for its role in India’s Operation Sindoor, where it successfully countered Pakistani drones and missiles. However, Brazilian military officials deemed it outdated for their requirements, particularly for defending against modern aircraft, drones, and missiles at higher altitudes and longer ranges.
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In a strategic move to deepen defense ties with India, Russia has proposed supplying the Indian Air Force (IAF) with its fifth-generation Su-57E stealth fighter alongside the Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik-B unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) in a Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUMT) configuration. According to sources close to Indian Defence Research Wing (idrw.org) on Russian side, Russia has indicated that an Indian order for the Su-57E would include an offer for the Okhotnik-B, designed to operate in tandem with the fighter to execute deep-strike missions.
The Su-57E, an export variant of Russia’s Su-57 Felon stealth fighter, is a twin-engine, multi-role aircraft designed for air superiority, precision strikes, and electronic warfare. Featuring advanced stealth, supercruise capability, and an AESA radar, the Su-57E is positioned as a competitor to Western fifth-generation fighters like the Lockheed Martin F-35. The IAF, which operates a fleet of Russian-origin aircraft, including 272 Su-30MKI fighters, is familiar with Russian technology, making the Su-57E a logical candidate for its modernization plans.
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In a significant development that could reshape the strategic dynamics of the Eastern Mediterranean, India has reportedly offered Cyprus its advanced BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, capable of neutralizing naval threats, including Turkish warships. This move, as highlighted by Turkish international journalist and war correspondent Ardan Zentürk, underscores India’s growing defense and diplomatic alignment with Cyprus, signaling a pointed message to Turkey amid rising regional tensions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Cyprus, the first by an Indian PM in over two decades, further amplifies the geopolitical significance of this offer.
According to Ardan Zentürk, India’s offer to supply Cyprus with BrahMos missiles is a calculated move to counter Turkey’s growing influence in the region, particularly its deepening ties with Pakistan. The offer comes at a time when India is strengthening its defense and diplomatic partnerships with countries like Cyprus, Greece, and Armenia, which share concerns about Turkey’s regional ambitions, including its “Blue Homeland” doctrine that seeks to expand Turkish influence in the Aegean, Black Sea, and Eastern Mediterranean.
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Defence Secretary RK Singh has announced that India is actively exploring the establishment of a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility for Russia’s S-400 Triumf air defense systems in India. This move aims to enhance self-reliance in maintaining the advanced missile systems, which are critical to India’s air defense strategy. Singh also indicated that India may consider procuring additional S-400 units once the delivery of all pending systems under the existing contract is completed by 2026.
The S-400, one of the world’s most advanced long-range surface-to-air missile systems, is capable of engaging aircraft, drones, and ballistic missiles at ranges up to 400 km. India signed a $5.43 billion deal with Russia in 2018 for five S-400 squadrons, despite the threat of US sanctions under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). As of July 2025, three squadrons have been delivered and operationalized, with the remaining two expected by mid-2026, delayed from the original 2024 timeline due to Russia’s commitments in the Ukraine conflict.
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will utilize its own funds to develop the Hindustan Lead-in Fighter Trainer (HLFT-42), a supersonic combat trainer designed to meet the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) requirements for training pilots for advanced platforms like the Tejas Mk2 and the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), according to HAL Chairman and Managing Director DK Sunil.
Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Sunil revealed that the HLFT-42, currently undergoing design review in consultation with the IAF, will feature a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 16.5 tonnes, positioning it as a versatile platform below the 17.5-tonne Tejas Mk2, ideal for both training and potential combat roles.
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) DK Sunil has confirmed that the Tejas Mk1A Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) will not transition to the indigenous Uttam Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar starting from the 41st aircraft, as previously planned. The decision stems from ongoing delays in the certification of the Uttam radar, coupled with mounting pressure from the Indian Air Force (IAF) to avoid further setbacks in the Tejas Mk1A program. Instead, HAL will continue equipping the Mk1A with the ELTA Systems Ltd.’s ELM-2052 AESA Fire Control Radar to ensure timely deliveries.
Speaking on the decision, DK Sunil referenced a directive issued by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) headquarters in February 2024. “There was a clear directive from DRDO headquarters in February 2024 that if certification [of the Uttam radar] is not achieved by year-end, HAL may proceed.
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In a significant setback to Pakistan’s naval modernization efforts, China has delayed the delivery of the PNS Hangor-class submarines due to critical issues identified in the vessels’ Combat Management System (CMS). The CMS, often described as the “brain” of a submarine, is a critical component that integrates sensors, weapons, and other systems to provide the crew with a comprehensive operational picture, enabling informed decision-making in complex maritime environments. This delay compounds earlier challenges faced by the program, including the replacement of German-made Rolls-Royce MTU396 diesel engines with Chinese CHD620 engines after Germany withheld export licenses.
The Hangor-class submarines, based on China’s Type 039A/041 Yuan-class design, represent a cornerstone of Pakistan’s $5 billion deal signed in 2016 to acquire eight advanced air-independent propulsion (AIP) submarines from China. Four of these submarines are being constructed by Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group in Wuhan, China, while the remaining four are under assembly at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works in Pakistan. The program was initially slated to deliver the first four submarines between 2022 and 2023, but as of mid-2025, only one submarine, PNS Hangor, has been launched for sea trials, with no vessels yet commissioned.
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Possible convergence of interest among China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh may result in serious implications for India’s stability and security dynamics, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan said on Tuesday.
In an address at a think-tank, Gen Chauhan, delving into the May 7-10 military conflict between India and Pakistan, said it was perhaps for the first time that two nuclear weapon states were directly engaged in hostilities.The top military officer said economic distress in the countries in the Indian Ocean region has given “outside powers” to leverage their influence which could create vulnerabilities for India.
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Emphasising the growing need for integrated military responses in modern warfare, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A P Singh and Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday jointly addressed senior officers from the armed forces, reaffirming their commitment to enhancing joint operational capabilities and fostering deeper tri-service synergy.
The high-level interaction, organised as part of an ongoing initiative to streamline India’s joint warfare doctrines, focused extensively on future battle scenarios, particularly in the maritime and aerospace domains.
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India and Brazil strongly oppose terrorism and those who support it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday while asserting that there is no place for double standards on terrorism, in a veiled reference to Pakistan and its all-weather ally China.
“Our thinking on the fight against terrorism is aligned – zero-tolerance and zero-double standards,” PM Modi said during a joint press statement with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva after their delegation-level talks.
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HSL today delivered the DP II Diving Support Vessel, Nistar, to the Indian Navy. The acceptance document (D448) was signed by Cmde Hemant Khatri, CMD, HSL and Cdr Amit Subhro Banerji, CO Nistar, in the presence of RAdm Ravnish Seth, VSM, CSO (Tech), Capt G Venkateswarlu, Director Shipbuilding HSL and other senior officials from HSL and the Indian Navy.
Following the successful delivery of INS Dhruv in 2020 and today’s delivery of Nistar, HSL marks a quantum leap—from building small support vessels/ tugs to delivering complex, strategic platforms of national importance. This reflects HSL’s significant advancement in technological capability, precision engineering, and expertise in constructing complex warships for the Nation.
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UAE Naval Forces Commander Major General Humaid Mohammed Abdullah Alremeithi on Tuesday held talks with India’s top military brass for bolstering maritime cooperation, naval engagements and overall ties between the two countries.
He is on an official visit to India from July 7 to 9. Maj Gen Alremeithi met Chief of the Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi in New Delhi. “The visit of Maj Gen Humaid Mohammed Abdullah Alremeithi marks a key milestone in India-UAE naval relations, aimed at deepening cooperation and promoting shared interests in the Indian Ocean Region,” the Indian defence ministry said in a statement.
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User trials of Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) were successfully carried out from INS Kavaratti from June 23, 2025 to July 07, 2025. DRDO’s Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune, in association with High Energy Materials Research Laboratory and Naval Science & Technological Laboratory, has designed and developed ERASR for indigenous rocket launcher (IRL) of Indian Naval Ships.
ERASR is a totally indigenous anti-submarine rocket used to combat submarine and fired from onboard IRL of Indian Naval Ships. It has twin-rocket motor configuration to meet a wide spectrum of range requirements with high accuracy and consistency. The ERASR uses an indigenously developed Electronic Time Fuze.
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The Indian Navy has signed a contract with M/s Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru for the implementation of National Maritime Domain Awareness (NMDA) Project towards strengthening maritime and coastal security. The contract was signed in the presence of VAdm Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff, and Shri Manoj Jain, Chairman and Managing Director, M/s BEL.
The project will bring in an integrated approach to data collation, analysis and information sharing amongst the various maritime stakeholders. The project entails upgradation of the existing National Command, Control, Communication and Intelligence (NC3I) Network to NMDA Network along with incorporation of AI-enabled software.
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A Naxalite involved in the improvised explosive device (IED) blast that killed an additional superintendent of police (ASP) in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district last month was arrested on Tuesday, police said.
The accused, Sodhi Ganga, was apprehended by the State Investigation Agency (SIA) and it was the first arrest in the case, a police official said. On June 9, Additional Superintendent of Police (Konta division) Akash Rao Girepunje was killed and two officers were injured after an IED planted by Naxalites at a stone quarry exploded in the Konta area of Sukma.
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