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Trump says US will win Iran war soon; does not rule out strikes before midterms

• Trump said the US-Iran conflict would be won “very soon”
• He declined to rule out military strikes before the US midterm elections
• Renewed conflict risks oil volatility, exposing Indian energy companies and broader equities

Rafale Deal Won't Slow Tejas Mark 1A Development, Says Defence Secretary

• Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said the Rafale deal will not slow Tejas Mark 1A development
• India aims to strengthen fighter capabilities while advancing indigenous defence technology
• Continued Tejas development supports Indian defence manufacturers, including HAL

Embraer partners with Mahindra for IAF’s 60 transport plane tender, teams up with Adani for commercial planes

• Embraer partnered with Mahindra for the IAF’s Multi-Role Transport Aircraft program, using the KC-390 Millennium
• Embraer teamed up with Adani for commercial planes
• The IAF tender and commercial aircraft partnership put Mahindra and Adani’s aviation ambitions in focus

Indian Navy Chief Invites Skyroot To Build Space Capabilities For Armed Forces

• The Navy Chief invited Skyroot to help build space capabilities for the armed forces
• The invitation comes as India expands private-sector participation in its space ecosystem
• A larger private role in defence space could benefit Indian space and defence companies

'Chips To Ships — India Must Be Self-Reliant In Defence': Rajnath Singh At NDTV Summit

• Rajnath Singh called for defence self-reliance “from chips to ships”
• He highlighted indigenous technology, AI, drones, cyber and space capabilities
• Greater defence indigenisation could benefit Indian defence manufacturers and technology suppliers

Taiwan official says US understands the island’s defence needs

India-Russia Defence Ties: Russian Envoy Denis Alipov Says It's Not A 'Zero-Sum Game'

• Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov said India-Russia ties are rooted in trust and mutual partnership

Brazilian giant picks Mahindra for military bet

UK's Healey puts defence in focus for reindustrialisation push

NDTV Defence Summit 2026: 'Chips To Ships - India Must Be Self-Reliant In Defence', Says Rajnath Singh

Swiss voters reject bid to enshrine stricter neutrality in constitution

• About 69% voted against the proposal
• The proposal sought to bar Switzerland from military alliances and non-UN-approved sanctions

South Korean military, UN command launch investigation into DMZ explosion

Kazakhstan's Tokayev dismisses defence minister after 14 die during naval exercise