External Affairs & Defence Security News

DRDO's successful test of a 1,500-km hypersonic anti-ship missile marks a major boost to India's maritime strike capability and strategic deterrence

Singh also said the "unmatched valour" of the armed forces during the operation has marked it as a "golden chapter" in India's military history

Jaishankar embarked on a three-nation tour to Jamaica, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago as part of his official visit to the Caribbean nations

Ukraine's Ambassador to India Oleksandr Polishchuk also highlighted a gradual recovery in bilateral trade following disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict

The acting Indian envoy was summoned on Thursday afternoon, during which the protest was formally conveyed by Bangladeshi officials

The three-day conference, held in New Delhi, primarily focused on charting a roadmap for a 'future-ready' Indian diplomacy

India successfully conducts maiden salvo launch of NASM-SR off Odisha coast, validating strike capability, waterline hit precision and enhancing naval combat strength

The decision to bolster bilateral defence and strategic ties was reached during talks between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto in New Delhi

Defence relationship between India and Italy has expanded to dialogue, service-to-service interactions, training, export of defence equipment, sharing info, port calls, exercises, maritime security

The Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LR-AShM) is designed to meet the coastal battery requirements of the Indian Navy

Defence Secretary indicated that India is also exploring partnerships for developing sixth-generation fighter aircraft, given the scale of investment required

Defence Minister lauded the "zero tolerance policy." He also noted that India did not fall for the "bluff" of a nuclear attack

Defence Secretary highlighted the growing importance of advanced weaponry, strong air defence systems, and rapid procurement mechanisms

The reduction in tariffs is expected to significantly level the playing field for Kiwi exporters on the global stage

Pak ranked 31st in the report; global military expenditure stood at record $2,887 billion

In his address at a conference of SCO, Singh said India demonstrated its 'firm resolve' during Operation Sindoor that 'terror epicentres are no longer immune to justifiable punishment'

With the revision last week of rules to remove restrictions on overseas sales of lethal weapons, Japan can export advanced equipment, including warships and missiles, and support its partners' defence

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said a joint statement was not possible because a general consensus could not be reached among the members

India and Sri Lanka continue to deepen their partnership across all fronts

The Indian Embassy in the UAE said Doval conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's greetings to the UAE leader during his official visit to the Arab country