defence cooperation

March 29, New Delhi: India and Malta held the 4th Round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Valletta on March 27, 2026. The consultations were co-chaired by Sibi George, Secretary (West), and Christopher Cutajar, Permanent Secretary in Malta's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.During the visit...

Warsaw, March 26 India and Poland held discussions on Thursday to deepen political exchanges and economic ties, including in areas such as electric vehicles, mining, and shipping, and to enhance educational, cultural, and people-to-people exchanges.The talks were held between Additional...

New Delhi, March 25 – Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi met UK’s Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Harvey Smyth, in New Delhi on Wednesday, focusing discussions on advancing defence cooperation between the two nations. The two chiefs emphasized enhancing jointness...

New Delhi, March 25 – Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit met with Kazakhstan's Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Zhazykbayev Shaikh-Khassan, in New Delhi on Wednesday. The discussions focused on strengthening defence cooperation and exploring new ways to...

New Delhi, March 24 India plays an indispensable role in ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, as well as maintaining a "favorable" balance of power in Asia, a senior official from the Trump administration said on Tuesday. This vision is crucial in the face of significant...

New Delhi, March 24 – Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan and the UK's Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Harvey Smyth, held a meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday, focusing on progress in training exchanges, intelligence collaboration, and integrated military engagement between...

March 19, New Delhi – The 11th edition of the India-Seychelles joint military exercise, 'LAMITIYE', is currently taking place at the Seychelles Defence Academy.The exercise focuses on enhancing joint capabilities in unconventional operations in semi-urban environments and peacekeeping...

New Delhi, March 17 A parliamentary panel has expressed concern over the "strengthening of the China-Pakistan naval nexus," and recommended that India remain "proactive" in countering the combined threat by bolstering its own deterrence capabilities and deepening its strategic alliances with...

March 13, New Delhi — The ongoing 11th edition of the India-Seychelles Joint Military Exercise, LAMITIYE-2026, is being conducted at the Seychelles Defence Academy from March 10-22, 2026.A series of professional interactions, tactical drills, and cultural engagements were held between the...

New Delhi, March 3 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the recent visit of his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney, has laid a strong foundation for a truly renewed partnership between the two countries.Modi also expressed his anticipation of working with Prime Minister Carney to build...

New Delhi, March 2 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Monday that the friendship between India and Canada has gained new energy, mutual trust, and positivity since his first meeting with Canadian counterpart Mark Carney, last year."India is delighted to welcome Prime Minister Carney on...

New Delhi, March 2 – India and Canada on Monday sealed key agreements on the supply of uranium and critical minerals, and vowed to soon conclude a comprehensive economic partnership agreement, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney finalizing a new framework...

March 02, New Delhi – India and Canada have increased engagement across all sectors, signing MoUs on critical minerals and terms of reference for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership.Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar exchanged documents...

Jerusalem, February 28 – India’s Ambassador to Israel, J.P. Singh, described Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to the country as "historic" on Saturday, stating that the Israeli people welcomed him warmly and celebrated the occasion like a festival.Speaking exclusively to IANS...

February 27, New Delhi – The 4th meeting of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee between India and Kenya concluded on Thursday in Nairobi, with a focus on promoting collaboration in defence research, development, and production.The discussions also centered on expanding service engagements...

Jerusalem, February 26 – India and Israel on Thursday elevated their “time-tested” relationship to a special strategic partnership and agreed to expedite a long-awaited free trade deal, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi backed the Gaza peace initiative, asserting that humanity must never be a...

Jerusalem, February 26 Prime Minister Narendra Modi held extensive talks with his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, on Thursday, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties in areas such as defence and security, trade, technology, and agriculture.The two sides are also expected to discuss...

New Delhi, February 26 – The resolution passed by the Pakistani Senate condemning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over remarks about forming regional alliances with India and other countries, is a clear sign that Islamabad is rattled.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to...

New Delhi, February 26 – Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address at the Israeli Knesset on Thursday, noting the immense enthusiasm among both members and the audience. He said that the people were thrilled and highly enthusiastic to listen to...

Tel Aviv, February 26 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, are scheduled to visit Yad Vashem together on Thursday, before holding an expanded bilateral meeting at the King David Hotel.The discussions are expected to focus on a comprehensive review of...