China is adding a new module to Tiangong, boosting research, crew capacity and its long-term ambitions in low-Earth orbit.
Author: Huma Siddiqui
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India’s water crisis is usually discussed in terms of scarcity. From declining groundwater reserves and recurring droughts to growing urban demand, the focus often falls on finding new sources of water. But according to Rytis Kepalas, Head of Commerce of Lithuania-based AXIOMA Metering, a significant part of the challenge lies not in producing more water but in managing what is already available. Speaking during an exclusive interaction, Kepalas argued that water losses within distribution networks represent one of the biggest yet least visible problems facing utilities worldwide. “Water loss is often bigger than water scarcity,” he said. “In many cities,…
India and France are preparing to take their six-decade-old space partnership into a new era, with both countries looking to expand cooperation beyond government agencies and bring private industry, startups and research institutions into the heart of their collaboration. Diplomatic sources said space is expected to emerge as one of the most significant pillars of the next phase of the India-France strategic partnership ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France. While cooperation between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and France’s national space agency CNES remains the foundation of bilateral engagement, officials indicated that both sides are now…
Months before India hosts the BRICS Summit in September, representatives from BRICS nations met in Moscow for the bloc’s first dedicated Quantum Technologies Forum, marking the formal entry of quantum technology into BRICS cooperation efforts. The forum brought together scientists, policymakers and industry leaders from across the grouping to discuss collaboration in quantum computing, quantum communications and quantum sensing, technologies increasingly viewed as strategic assets in the global technology race. The meeting concluded with participating delegations adopting a joint statement committing to continued cooperation in the sector. “Together, we seek to ensure sustainable technological progress across the BRICS countries,” the…
As India and Germany deepen their strategic partnership across technology, trade and innovation, space cooperation is rapidly emerging as a promising new pillar of engagement. The growing thrust was highlighted during the ongoing visit of Mario Voigt, Minister-President of the German state of Thuringia, who expressed strong interest in expanding collaboration with India’s space sector, including the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Voigt’s six-day visit to India comes at a significant moment in bilateral relations. Following progress on the EU-India Free Trade Agreement and a renewed focus on critical technologies, German states are increasingly seeking direct partnerships with Indian institutions…
India and Japan are advancing work on the Lunar Polar Exploration mission, known as LUPEX, as preparations continue for a planned launch later this decade. The mission is a collaboration between the Indian Space Research Organisation and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, with the NASA contributing a scientific payload. LUPEX will target the Moon’s south polar region, where scientists believe water ice may exist beneath the surface. Officials familiar with the programme said recent engagements have focused on mission design alignment, hardware integration, and launch planning. In March, engineers from both countries met in Bengaluru for a three day technical review, concluding with a joint…
Modern conflict is no longer defined solely by fighter aircraft or long-range missile systems. Increasingly, the battlefield is being reshaped by smaller, lower-cost drones capable of travelling vast distances, loitering over targets, and striking with precision at the right moment. Loitering munitions, once considered niche, have proven their effectiveness in recent conflicts. Platforms such as Iran’s Shahed-series have demonstrated how relatively inexpensive systems can compel adversaries to deploy costly air defence assets, exhaust resources, and still allow some strikes to penetrate. The underlying logic is straightforward: scale, endurance, and timing can offset traditional advantages in firepower. India is now building…
India and South Korea are expanding cooperation in the space sector through both government agencies and private industry partnerships, in line with India’s Act East policy and wider regional priorities. The two countries have agreed to establish a Joint Working Group between the Indian Space Research Organisation and the Korea AeroSpace Administration. The group will focus on identifying and advancing areas of cooperation between the two national space agencies. The decision follows the India–Republic of Korea “Space Day” held in Bengaluru on 20 April 2026, organised with IN-SPACe. According to diplomatic sources, the event brought together space startups, industry representatives and research institutions to…
As unmanned systems rapidly redefine modern warfare, the focus is shifting from capability to survivability—and increasingly, to cybersecurity built into systems from the ground up. In this evolving battlespace, drones are no longer just surveillance tools; they are high-value assets vulnerable to hacking, spoofing, and electronic disruption. Against this backdrop, ZUPPA Geo Navigation Technologies has delivered over 500 cyber-secure drones to the Indian Army in just three months, signalling a decisive move towards “secure-by-design” unmanned platforms in active deployment. The company’s ‘Ajeet’ series drones have cleared the government’s Standardization Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) framework after undergoing detailed evaluation of…
China is rapidly building one of the world’s most extensive satellite surveillance networks, and the scale of that effort is now becoming clearer. A large dataset, covering more than 85,000 tracking records, shows how China is steadily improving its ability to monitor objects in orbit across the globe. But the key detail is not just how much it can see—it is what it is choosing to watch. A significant share of China’s tracking effort is focused on foreign satellites, especially those of the United States. Its own satellites form a smaller portion of the catalogue. This points to a deliberate…