Akash Sharma— DEFENCE & STRATEGY
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Akash is an Indian Defence journalist based in New Delhi.

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On US President #DonaldTrump endorsing a statement which termed India (& China) a 'hellhole', @MEAIndia only says: “India has seen some reports. That is where I'll leave it.”

Will MEA react to US President #DonaldTrump posting a letter on his Truth Social account that calls India a “hellhole” & that India is attempting through migrants to turn the US into its “colony”!
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A 15-member delegation from the Myanmar Air Force visited Air Force Station Guwahati (21–23 Apr 26) on an exchange visit focused on transport operations. Through structured interactions and facility visits, the delegation was briefed on flying operations, maintenance practices and base infrastructure.
The visit underscores growing bilateral cooperation and a shared commitment to enhanced professional engagement between the two Air Forces.

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A 15-member Myanmar Air Force delegation visited Air Force Station Guwahati from April 21–23 on an exchange focused on transport operations.

“Through structured interactions and facility visits, the delegation was briefed on flying operations, maintenance practices and base infrastructure,” - @IAF_MCC

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🇺🇸 Some personal news. I've had the privilege of serving as defence editor at The Economist for eight years, through the Afghan withdrawal, invasion of Ukraine & Mid East wars. This summer I'm moving to DC to take over as our Washington bureau chief. Should be a nice quiet beat.

Replying to @shashj @ncbipindra Congratulations Shashank!

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An Indian Coast Guard Chetak helicopter, on a routine training sortie from Kochi encountered adverse weather conditions and briefly deviated from its planned track as a precaution while seeking clearer skies.

All safe.


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Another episode of @CarnegieIndia defence insights:
• The commissioning of India’s third SSBN, INS Aridhaman, and its role in strengthening nuclear deterrence
• India–Germany defense engagement and ongoing submarine deal negotiations
• Progress on theatre commands and what it means for military restructuring and jointness


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Micro Electronic Devices, Computational Sciences & Cyber Security (MCC) Cluster of DRDO conducted a three day workshop at Metcalfe house, Delhi on “Trustworthy 6G & IoT Ecosystem for Mission Critical Applications” during 22-24 April 2026. The workshop brought the Scientists, Academicians, Industry Experts and Policy Makers on a single platform.

Experts from DRDO, DoT, IITs, IIIT and industry giants Qualcomm, Nokia, Samsung, Tech Mahindra etc. shared their experiences with participants from Defence fraternity.

The workshop was an adept coterie for brainstorming on future networks and indigenous solutions to the threats in AI & Quantum Era.


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Comprehensive article by @dperi84 on India ‘s nuclear submarine capabilities. Agree with the author that we need to expedite our SSN program which is WIP .
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New commentary by @dperi84!

India's nuclear triad has come of age. The commissioning of INS Aridhaman gives India its third SSBN, now ensuring a continuous at-sea deterrent. But gaps remain: short-range SLBMs, an SSN shortage, and China's rapidly expanding submarine fleet.
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Replying to @vgmenon99 🙏🏻

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.#JustIn: There are certain media outlets and social media handles claiming an IAF aircraft has crashed near Kishtwar. This report is FALSE: Spokesperson @IAF_MCC

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There are certain media outlets and social media handles claiming an IAF aircraft has crashed near Kishtwar. This report is FALSE: Spokesperson @IAF_MCC

Bad news coming from Padder- Unconfirmed reports says that An Indian Air Force plane has reportedly being crashed in Padder area of J&K’s Kishtwar District. Official confirmation still awaited @prodefencejammu @SSPKishtwar @JmuKmrPolice @Sunil_SharmaBJP @rajnathsingh
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Dhar ,Paddar, Kishtwar 📍

Indian Air asset crashed in the mountain ranges of Kishtwar.
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Unconfirmed reports of crash of an Air asset in Kishtwar J&K

Wait for official confirmation
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Replying to @Goreunit @sanfunhindu FYI

.#JustIn: There are certain media outlets and social media handles claiming an IAF aircraft has crashed near Kishtwar. This report is FALSE: Spokesperson @IAF_MCC
- Dinakar Peri

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The inimitable R K Laxman on #PoliticalDefections almost half a decade ago!

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First BRICS statement on West Asia conflict, after BRICS Deputy Foreign Ministers and Special Envoys on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) met on April 24 in New Delhi.

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