External Affairs & Defence Security News

India to get safe passage for ships via Strait of Hormuz soon: Iran envoy

India engages Iran to ensure Hormuz transit for ships amid LPG supply concerns

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 8:40 PM IST

EAM Jaishankar holds 4th call with Iranian FM amid Strait of Hormuz crisis

Jaishankar and Araghchi had spoken on February 28, soon after the US and Israel launched the attack on Iran that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 2:49 PM IST

India key to ensuring stable oil prices: US Ambassador on Hormuz tensions

Gor affirmed US President Donald Trump's commitment to stop Iran, outlining the threats of a nuclear Iran and condemning Tehran's attacks across the Gulf

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 1:30 PM IST

Amid strategic challenges, project delays hurt efforts to strengthen Navy

Despite a surge in budgetary allocation over the last five years, Indian Navy struggles to upgrade fleet strength

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 12:08 PM IST

India, Chile agree to boost ties in trade, investment, mineral exploration

MEA MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh visited Chile from March 10-12, and represented the Government of India at the inauguration ceremony of new President of Chile, Jose Antonio Kast Rist

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 7:31 AM IST

PM Modi speaks to Iranian President on 'serious' West Asia situation

Modi expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions in the region and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructure

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 12:20 AM IST

Armed forces plan to set up new drone, data, geospatial, info war units

The plans come just months after Operation Sindoor, which saw extensive information warfare, disinformation campaigns and the first instance of large-scale drone warfare in the subcontinent

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 11:02 PM IST

India examining requests from neighbours for energy supplies: MEA

Government says requests from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Maldives for oil supplies are under review, with decisions to factor in India's refining capacity and domestic demand

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 7:17 PM IST

'Premature to say anything': MEA on Iran allowing ships via Hormuz

The statement came hours after reports emerged that Iran agreed to allow oil tankers flying the Indian flag to pass through the Strait following diplomatic discussions between New Delhi and Tehran

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 3:47 PM IST

EAM Jaishankar speaks to Sergey Lavrov after US' Russian oil waiver

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with Russia's Sergey Lavrov and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas as the West Asia conflict disrupts energy supplies

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 11:06 PM IST

Two Indians dead, one missing after attacks on vessels in Gulf region: MEA

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the incidents involved Indian nationals working on merchant ships and that authorities are monitoring the situation

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 6:41 PM IST

India's Russian oil purchases helping stabilise markets: US ambassador

US Ambassador Sergio Gor said India's ongoing Russian oil purchases are helping stabilise global oil markets amid volatility triggered by the escalating West Asia conflict

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 2:08 PM IST

India sends humanitarian aid to Madagascar after cyclonic devastation

The delivery of relief materials comes after Madagascar faced extensive damage due to the tropical cyclones that struck the country earlier this year, destroying homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 10:22 AM IST

About 1,000 Indians return from Qatar, embassy control room remains active

The Embassy thanked the authorities of Saudi Arabia and Qatar for their cooperation and said that its 24/7 Control Room remains functional, along with helplines and helpdesks

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 9:01 AM IST

Blueprint for multi-domain military reforms, capability upgrades unveiled

The vision document envisages the transformation of the military into an integrated, multi-domain and agile force capable of deterring adversaries and to effectively respond to any conflict

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 12:05 AM IST

Rajnath unveils vision document, roadmap for future-ready military

'Defence Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military' envisages transformation of the military into an integrated, multi-domain and agile force capable of deterring adversaries

Updated On: 10 Mar 2026 | 1:55 PM IST

Iran sought nod to dock 3 warships at Indian ports: EAM Jaishankar

Jaishankar told Parliament that Iran requested permission to dock three warships at Indian ports, as he outlined India's energy, trade and citizen-security priorities amid the West Asia conflict

Updated On: 09 Mar 2026 | 10:59 PM IST

India emerges as world's second largest arms importer: SIPRI

The United States supplied 42 per cent of all international arms transfers during 2021-25, up from 36 per cent in 2016-20, it said

Updated On: 09 Mar 2026 | 8:26 PM IST

Indonesia signs agreement with India to procure BrahMos missiles: Report

In 2023, BrahMos, a company co-owned by the Indian and Russian governments, told Reuters it was in advanced discussions with Jakarta on a deal worth $200 million to $350 million

Updated On: 09 Mar 2026 | 5:53 PM IST

Everything about India's long-range swarm attack drone Sheshnaag-150

India is developing the Sheshnaag-150, a long-range swarm attack drone that can fly over 1,000 km, carry powerful warheads and strike targets

Updated On: 09 Mar 2026 | 12:50 PM IST