Ghatak

Air Power reigns Supreme

[Defence Decode® @DefenceDecode]

Recent satellite imagery suggests that a full-scale #AMCA engineering airframe hsbn moved to DRDO's specialised RCS measurement facility in Hyderabad.

▪️Help engineers quantify radar reflections,identify signature hotspots n fine-tune the aircraft's stealth before proto rollout.

[Dr. S. Jaishankar @DrSJaishankar]

Participated in an engaging discussion with FM @elinavaltonen of Finland and Assistant FM Lana Nusseibeh of the UAE on ‘Emerging Powers and the New Geopolitical Competition’ at the #KultarantaTalks #Finland.

➡️ Noted that ongoing conflicts are imposing costs and triggering changes far beyond the regions.

➡️ Agreed that the international community must continue efforts to mitigate their consequences and create conditions for diplomacy.

➡️ Emphasised the importance of de-risking and diversifying supply chains, building greater resilience and redundancy in an increasingly volatile world.

➡️ Reiterated that India’s energy choices are guided by national interest, with purchases based on considerations of affordability and availability.

➡️ Highlighted the centrality of India’s relations with the Gulf region, underpinned by strong people-to-people ties, energy cooperation, and growing strategic and defence partnership.

➡️ Observed that the character of warfare is evolving rapidly, with new technologies, weapons and tactics coexisting with traditional forms of conflict, opening fresh avenues for India-EU defence & strategic cooperation.

➡️ Noted that India and the EU have, this year alone, concluded negotiations on the FTA, signed the Strategic & Defence Partnership, and Comprehensive Mobility Cooperation Framework, reflecting the growing depth of the relationship.

[ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY @adgpi]

Ahead of the Passing Out Parade on 13 June 2026, Foreign Officer Cadet from Rwanda reflects on his time at the Indian Military Academy, where rigorous military instruction, discipline and perseverance have prepared him to serve as an officer in the Rwanda Defence Force.

His experience at IMA highlights the enduring partnership between India and Rwanda and the shared commitment of both nations towards developing future military leaders dedicated to service and excellence.

@MEAIndia
@DefenceMinIndia
@artrac_ia
@IMA_IndianArmy
@RwandainIndia

[Aditya Raj Kaul @AdityaRajKaul]

Bangladeshis caught on video at India-Bangladesh border stealing Indian vegetables and plants. 🤣

[KJS DHILLON🇮🇳 @TinyDhillon]

यह देशद्रोह है

[Sidhant Sibal @sidhant]

Watch: US releases visuals of its its attack on MT Jalveer earlier today off Oman coast. Indian sailors onboard have been rescued, Indian officials have said.

[Sidhant Sibal @sidhant]

Statement by UAE based IOS Marine that operates MT Settebello, the vessel that was hit by US

"We unequivocally hold US Navy responsible"

"Its a human tragedy that resulted in loss of lives"

"Innocent lives have been lost"

"No affiliation with Iran or Iranian Oil"

[Sidhant Sibal @sidhant]

Seafarers’ Union issues statement, demands justice for 3 Indians killed in MT Settebello Attack

[SpokespersonNavy @indiannavy]

Reflecting its enduring commitment to maritime safety, the #IndianNavy's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team from #SouthernNavalCommand, Kochi, safely extracted an unexploded missile warhead from Marshall Islands registered oil tanker MT Olympic Life, enroute from UAE to Kochi.

Rendering assistance irrespective of the vessel's flag or crew nationality, the #IndianNavy continues to stand as a trusted security partner, safeguarding merchant shipping and promoting safe and secure seas.

https://t.co/5pIgBoYbNH

#PreferredSecurityPartner
#FirstResponder #MaritimeSecurity
#AnytimeAnywhereAnyhow

@IN_HQSNC @SpokespersonMoD

[Sidhant Sibal @sidhant]

Indian Navy safely recovers and disposes of unexploded missile warhead from crude oil tanker MT Olympic Life off Oman coast.

The Marshall Islands-flagged vessel, en route from Fujairah to Kochi, had the projectile lodged in a fuel tank following a hull explosion on 26 May.

[Indian Tech & Infra @IndianTechGuide]

🚨 India is the first and only country to operate double- stack container trains with electric locomotives.

[Defence Decode® @DefenceDecode]

#DRDO and NIOT join hands to advance indigenous desalination technologies🌊

DMSRDE and #NIOT will collaborate on high-pressure polymeric membrane techs for seawater desalination, supporting future req. of defence establishments,island territories and maritime platforms.

[Sidhant Sibal @sidhant]

Quad foreign ministers
Family foto
May 2026
New Delhi

[Sidhant Sibal @sidhant]

Nine piracy incidents reported in the Western Indian Ocean last month, including three hijackings, says Indian Navy's Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR)

[Aditya Raj Kaul @AdityaRajKaul]

American side specifically asked no questions from journalists to be entertained in the QUAD Joint Briefing in New Delhi. USA is 64 is Global Press Index. No reportage in American Press yet on American side avoiding questions.

[Indian Air Force @IAF_MCC]

Strengthening bonds through the universal language of music.

The Indian Air Force Band interacted with the US Navy Seventh Fleet Band at the US Embassy, New Delhi on 25 May 2026. The engagement provided a platform for exchange of musical ideas, collaborative learning and exploration of fusion in military band performances.

The event beautifully reflected the harmony of Indian classical and western musical traditions through captivating performances by both Bands.

#IndianAirForce #IAFBand #MilitaryDiplomacy #IndiaUSPartnership

@DefenceMinIndia
@SpokespersonMoD
@HQ_IDS_India
@adgpi
@Indiannavy
@CareerinIAF
@USNavy

[Shiv Aroor @ShivAroor]

Kudos to NDTV’s @dpkBopanna who breaks the story of the year—that Siddaramaiah has officially been asked to make way for a new CM in Karnataka. Many networks peddled the ‘status quo’ narrative, clueless about what was really happening inside.

[Megh Updates 🚨™ @MeghUpdates]

🚨 BREAKING NEWS

India & South Korea are set to jointly develop laser weapons, mobile air defence platforms & other NEXT-GEN systems to counter emerging aerial threats.

=> The partnership will focus on co-development, joint production, technology sharing & future defence exports.

[Sidhant Sibal @sidhant]

🧵Quad🇮🇳🇺🇸🇯🇵🇦🇺 Foreign ministers meet in Delhi
The Quad foreign ministers met in Delhi on 26th May, & announced a range of new initiatives, sending a clear message that the grouping is here to stay despite the doomsday predictions. Breaking down the key outcomes from the meet:

[Shiv Aroor @ShivAroor]

Fact: the Govt & Judiciary are slaves to India’s most powerful rape-murder convict.

They’ve just given Dera chief Gurmeet Singh his 16th vacation from jail, a total of 436 days.

My take: