New Delhi, March 27 India has signed White Shipping Information Sharing (WSIS) agreements with five countries in the last five years to enhance maritime domain awareness, the government informed Parliament on Friday.White shipping information refers to the exchange of information on merchant...
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Elbridge Colby, the Under Secretary of War for Policy in the United States, stated today that the United States views India as a key partner in maintaining a favorable balance of power in the Indo-Pacific. Speaking at a special session in New Delhi, Mr. Colby emphasized that India's decisions...
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New Delhi, March 24 India's role is indispensable for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, as well as to ensure a "favorable" balance of power in Asia, a senior official from the Trump administration said on Tuesday, outlining a broader vision for deeper defense ties between the two sides in...
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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...
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New Delhi, March 2 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that India and Canada will work towards enhancing defence industries, maritime domain awareness, and military exchanges, and announced the establishment of a defence dialogue.Addressing a joint press conference with his Canadian...
New Delhi, March 2 India and Canada signed a landmark agreement on cooperation in the supply of uranium on Monday, and decided to soon finalize a comprehensive economic partnership agreement following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney.The two...
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Goa, February 21 – The fifth edition of the Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC-26), hosted by the Indian Navy, concluded on Saturday at the Naval War College in Goa, with participating nations reaffirming their commitment to strengthening cooperative mechanisms to address maritime security challenges in...
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The fifth edition of the Goa Maritime Conclave 2026, organized by the Indian Navy, began today at the Naval War College, Verem.The theme of the conclave is the Indian Ocean Region: Addressing Evolving Maritime Challenges – Progressive Efforts to Mitigate Dynamic Threats. Discussions focused on...
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Visakhapatnam, February 20 Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, announced on Friday that India has taken over the chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) during the 9th Conclave of Chiefs held here.He stated that India is prepared to take on greater...
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Visakhapatnam, February 19 – The Indian Navy held a series of high-level bilateral interactions with naval leaders from several partner nations on the sidelines of the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 in Visakhapatnam, further strengthening India's growing maritime cooperation across...
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Visakhapatnam, February 18 – Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K. Tirpathi, interacted with the Chief of the Russian Navy at the International Fleet Review here on Wednesday.According to a spokesperson for the Indian Navy, Admiral Dinesh K. Tirpathi held a meeting with Admiral Aleksandr...
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Visakhapatnam, February 18 – Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K. Tirpathi, had an interaction with the Chief of the Russian Navy at the International Fleet Review here on Wednesday.According to a spokesperson for the Indian Navy, CNS held an interaction with Admiral Aleksandr...
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Visakhapatnam, February 16 – Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Chief of the Eastern Naval Command, inaugurated the Indian Navy’s MILAN Village on Monday, which reflects the spirit of camaraderie and cultural connection as part of the international naval exercise MILAN 2026, an official said.Speaking...
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New Delhi, February 12 The Indian Navy has taken command of a key multinational training task force under the Combined Maritime Forces, highlighting the country's commitment to collaborative maritime security and capacity building in the Indian Ocean Region and beyond, the defence ministry said...
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