Defence Star

Airbus UAV. BERLIN, Germany — The landscape of European airspace is undergoing a fundamental shift, driven by the rapid evolution of autonomous technology. At this year’s International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA) in Berlin, Airbus Defence and Space made a definitive statement regarding the future of sovereign air power. Presenting what experts consider one of the continent’s most comprehensive and…

India President Droupadi Murmu awarding Shaurya Chakra (posthumously) to L/DFR Baldev Chand’s family. Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026: NEW DELHI — In a solemn ceremony steeped in military tradition and profound emotion, President Smt Droupadi Murmu conferred 51 gallantry awards upon personnel of the Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), and State/UT Police forces at the Rashtrapati…

Elbit Systems Swden’s Command and Control Centre. GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN — In what is being hailed as one of the largest and most comprehensive live field demonstrations of its kind in Europe, Elbit Systems Sweden AB has successfully wrapped up a massive, two-week tactical networking campaign. Spanning 120 live operational nodes under grueling, realistic field conditions, the exercise demonstrated…

Russian autonomous underwater drone. Rosoboronexport at Fleet 2026 Defence Exhibition: MOSCOW — Against the backdrop of a rapidly changing global naval arena, Russian defense giant JSC Rosoboronexport has unveiled an aggressive strategy ahead of the Fleet-2026 International Maritime Defence Show. Scheduled to run from June 10 to 14 in the historic naval port of Kronstadt, St. Petersburg, the…

Airbus Unveils the U145 Uncrewed Helicopter at ILA Berlin. Airbus U145 Uncrewed Helicopter. BERLIN, GERMANY — The aviation industry took a definitive leap into a cockpit-free future today as Airbus Helicopters officially introduced the U145, a fully autonomous, uncrewed version of its wildly successful H145 light-twin engine helicopter. Unveiled via a full-scale mock-up at the ILA Berlin airshow,…

Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat. Rheinmetall at ILA Berlin 2026: BERLIN, GERMANY — Standing under the banner of a unified, self-reliant Europe, German technology giant Rheinmetall has taken center stage at the ILA Berlin 2026 aerospace exhibition. Sprawled across a massive 840-square-meter dual-level pavilion at BER Airport, the Düsseldorf-based defense group is positioning itself as Europe’s premier…

UAS painted by Laser. Elbit Systems Deutschland at ILA Berlin Air Show 2026: BERLIN, GERMANY — Amid a sweeping modernization push across European militaries, Elbit Systems Deutschland has announced a major tech showcase for the upcoming ILA Berlin Air Show 2026. The German-based subsidiary of defense giant Elbit Systems Ltd. will use the exhibition to debut a suite of advanced combat systems…

PM Narendra Modi inspected Zorawar Light Tank at Larsen & Toubro’s Hazira Facility. HAZIRA, GUJARAT — In a major push to showcase India’s growing military-industrial autonomy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a high-profile visit to Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) sprawling heavy engineering complex in Hazira, Gujarat on Friday afternoon. The visit, timed alongside World Environment Day, placed a…

An Indian Airliner. (FIle Photo) New Delhi — June 3, 2026: The Indian aviation sector, currently battered by a severe geopolitical storm in West Asia, has just been thrown a massive financial lifeline. In a bid to prevent skyrocketing airfares and grounded fleets, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved a massive ₹10,000 crore (USD 1.04 Billion) Price…

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Wednesday approved a one-time budgetary support of up to Rs 10,000 crore for Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to provide Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) price stabilization support to Scheduled Indian Airlines for their domestic and international operations. The decision comes in response to the exceptional…

GMARS. DÜSSELDORF / MUNICH — In a move that cements its transition from a dual-focus industrial giant into a dedicated defense powerhouse, Rheinmetall AG has officially signed an agreement to divest its civilian Power Systems division to Munich-based industrial group AEQUITA. The deal, valued at a provisional purchase price of €350 million, marks the final major step in Rheinmetall’s multi-year…

Airbus A350-1000-ULR Aircraft. World’s longest range aircraft- Airbus A350-1000-ULR: TOULOUSE, France — Aviation history was made in the skies over southwestern France today as the Airbus A350-1000ULR successfully completed its maiden flight. The ultra-long-range twinjet, destined to spearhead Qantas Airways’ highly anticipated “Project Sunrise,” marks a monumental leap forward in commercial…

DRDO-IAF succesfully testfire RudraM-2 Missile. DRDO and IAF Successfully Test Indigenous RudraM-II Missile: In a significant stride toward complete self-reliance in high-tech warfare, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) alongside the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted a series of flight-tests for the indigenous RudraM-II air-to-surface missile. The defense ministry…

India’s Rajnath Singh (R) with Australia’s Dy PM and Defence Minister Richard Marles in New Delhi. (01.06.2026). India-Australia 2nd Defense Ministers’ Dialogue: NEW DELHI — In a major step toward reinforcing regional stability and countering emerging security challenges, India and Australia have successfully concluded the second edition of the India-Australia Defense Ministers’…

Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty assumes charge of India’s Tri-service Andaman Nicobar Command. Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty Andaman & Nicobar Command: PORT BLAIR — In a move that underscores India’s intensifying focus on its maritime frontiers and theater command capabilities, Vice Admiral eet McCarty McCarty has officially assumed charge as the Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command…