Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to travel to Israel on February 27–28, marking his first visit to the country during his third term and his first Israel trip in nearly nine years. The visit comes at a crucial time for India–Israel relations, with both countries looking to deepen strategic…
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PM Modi, Brazil President Lula Reaffirm India–Brazil Partnership
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Thursday held a telephone conversation with the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, His Excellency Mr. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, during which the two leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthen the India–Brazil Strategic Partnership. The discussion reflected the growing momentum…
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India, Kenya Boost Defence Ties at Nairobi Expo
India and Kenya took another significant step toward deepening their defence partnership as Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar urged the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to actively explore collaborative opportunities with Indian defence companies. He was addressing the 3rd India-Kenya Defence Exhibition & Seminar held in Nairobi during his three-day…
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Indian Navy Strengthens Act East Engagement
New Delhi/Singapore: The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) has arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, marking a significant step in strengthening ASEAN–India maritime cooperation and regional naval engagement. The squadron, comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi, reached Singapore on January 15, 2026,…
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Jaishankar, Rubio Reset India‑US Trade & Defence
India and the United States signalled efforts to stabilise and advance bilateral ties as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a detailed phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, focusing on trade, defence cooperation, critical minerals, nuclear energy and broader strategic engagement. The high-level interaction comes at a…
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General Dwivedi Boosts Defence Ties with UAE, Sri Lanka
New Delhi: The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, successfully concluded his official visits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka from 5 to 8 January 2026. The visits aimed to strengthen defence cooperation, enhance military-to-military engagement, and deepen strategic partnerships with key nations in…
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India-Netherlands Sign Defence Cooperation LoI
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh met with the Foreign Minister of the Netherlands, Mr. David Van Weel, in New Delhi on December 18, 2025, to reaffirm and strengthen the growing defence partnership between India and the Netherlands. The two Ministers discussed a wide range of bilateral security and defence issues,…
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Indian Army Departs for India-UAE Exercise Desert Cyclone 2025
An Indian Army contingent has departed for the United Arab Emirates to participate in the second edition of the India-UAE Joint Military Exercise DESERT CYCLONE-II. Scheduled from 18 to 30 December 2025 in Abu Dhabi, the exercise aims to enhance interoperability and strengthen defence cooperation between India and the UAE….
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Indian Navy Bolsters Maldives Ties at Ex Ekatha 2025
The Indian Navy reaffirmed its strong commitment to regional maritime security as Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (DCNS), visited Maldives from December 15 to 17, 2025, to attend the closing ceremony of the eighth edition of the bilateral maritime exercise, Exercise Ekatha 2025. The visit…
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India, Brunei Launch Joint Working Group on Defence Cooperation
New Delhi, December 10, 2025: India and Brunei formally inaugurated the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Cooperation in New Delhi today, taking a concrete step to deepen bilateral defence ties. The inaugural meeting which included the signing of the Terms of Reference (ToR) focused on operational cooperation, capacity building,…