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…
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India, Singapore Boost Defence Ties at 16th Meet
The 16th India-Singapore Defence Working Group (DWG) meeting was held in Singapore on September 4, 2025. The discussions, co-chaired by Shri Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary (International Cooperation), Ministry of Defence, India, and Col Daxson Yap, Director, Policy Office, Ministry of Defence, Singapore, marked another milestone in deepening bilateral defence cooperation….
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India, Brazil Sign 6 Pacts to Boost Defence & Trade
New Delhi/Brasilia, July 9, 2025 — In a major diplomatic step forward, India and Brazil have signed six crucial agreements to deepen their strategic partnership. These pacts were inked during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s high-profile visit to Brasilia, where he met President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The focus of…