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,…
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Putin’s India Visit: Energy, Defence and Trade Ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin visits India on December 4–5, 2025 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, focusing on energy contracts, defence deliveries and new payment arrangements as New Delhi seeks to protect strategic autonomy amid growing Western pressure. Why energy dominates the agenda Energy is at the centre of this…
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“India, Nepal Troops Train Together in Pithoragarh”
The 19th edition of the bilateral military exercise “Exercise Suryakiran XIX – 2025” commenced on 25 November in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. Running until 8 December 2025, the exercise sees equal participation from both the Indian Army and Nepal Army, focusing on joint readiness across multiple operational domains. Troop Composition and Key…
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India-Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue Strengthens Ties
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and his Indonesian counterpart Mr Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin co-chaired the third India-Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi on 27 November 2025. The two leaders reaffirmed a broad strategic partnership and agreed to deepen cooperation across defence industry collaboration, maritime security, cyber resilience and multilateral engagement…
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India-US Sign Landmark 10-Year Defence Framework Agreement
The governments of India and the United States have formally signed a ten-year defence framework agreement, signalling a major leap in bilateral strategic cooperation. The pact was inked on 31 October 2025 in Kuala Lumpur during a meeting between India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and U.S. Secretary of War (Defence)…
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Rajnath Singh Strengthens India-Australia Ties in Canberra
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a significant bilateral meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Ms Penny Wong in Canberra on October 10, 2025. The discussions focused on further strengthening the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, particularly in defence, security, and regional stability. India-Australia Partnership: Built on Trust and Shared Values During…
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EU Eyes Stronger Trade, Defence Ties with India
The European Union (EU) has outlined fresh plans to strengthen trade, technology, and defence ties with India, even as concerns linger over New Delhi’s longstanding relationship with Moscow. The move signals Brussels’ intent to deepen strategic cooperation with one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. FTA Negotiations Nearing Conclusion Both sides…