External Affairs & Defence Security News

Over 1,700 Indians exit Iran via land borders amid West Asia conflict: MEA

Jaiswal said the Indians who returned home included 895 students and 345 fishermen

SAIL steel powers INS Taragiri, strengthening defence indigenisation

SAIL supplies 4,000 tonnes of specialised steel for INS Taragiri, strengthening India's naval shipbuilding capabilities and advancing defence indigenisation under Project 17A

Iranian foreign minister dials EAM Jaishankar, discusses West Asia crisis

The external affairs minister also held a phone conversation with Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan

India delivers relief supplies to flood, earthquake-hit Afghanistan

The death toll from natural disasters across 25 provinces of Afghanistan has risen to 35, with 52 people injured over the past two days, authorities said

West Asia crisis: Jaishankar speaks to Qatari PM, UAE foreign minister

Following his talks with Al Nahyan, the external affairs minister, without sharing much details, said the evolving situation in West Asia was discussed

Stranded Indian fishermen in Iran to return home via Armenia: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan for assistance in the return of the Indian nationals

Defence ministry issues EoI for indigenous 1000-kg aerial bomb for IAF

The second is the procurement phase, which will commence with the issuance of a commercial Request for Proposal (RFP) to the qualifying development agencies

India has been resilient, weathered global shocks well: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar observed that the impact of conflicts on even distant societies has been profound, which is a testimony to the extent of globalisation

Rajnath Singh commissions advanced stealth frigate INS Taragiri in Vizag

Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi and Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan were among the attendees, along with other senior Indian Navy officials

West Asia crisis: Russia offers to boost crude, LNG supplies to India

Manturov also held talks with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi last evening

India inducts nuclear-powered submarine INS Aridhaman, boosts deterrence

India is among a select group of countries that possess nuclear-powered submarines. The countries that have such assets are the US, Russia, the UK, France and China

Navy ensures safety of Indian commercial ships, oil tankers: Rajnath Singh

Singh's comments assume significance following the disruption of oil supplies and blockage of oil tankers in view of the prevailing situation in West Asia

SC asks Centre if disabled military cadets can get 'ex-servicemen' status

Last year, the top court urged the Centre to ensure defence forces have 'braveheart cadets' undeterred by training injuries or disabilities and directed exploring insurance cover options

HAL penalises GE Aerospace as engine delays stall Tejas Mk-1A deliveries

With the brake system issue resolved, the IAF will clear its grounded Tejas fleet next week, though engine shortages continue to delay the induction of 20 ready Mk-1A aircraft

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri attends UK-led meet on reopening Hormuz

No talks with Iran on payments for Indian ships to transit via Hormuz: MEA

West Asia crisis: Rajnath Singh stresses 'constant vigilance' at IGoM meet

The government said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia and would take calibrated steps to minimise any adverse impact on India

Hormuz crisis has caused economic strain, energy instability: Navy Chief

The admiral said competition at sea is no longer confined to oil and energy. It is expanding to resources that will shape future growth, he asserted

India's defence exports hit record ₹38,424 cr in FY26: Rajnath Singh

With DPSUs (defence public sector undertakings) contributing 54.84% and private industry 45.16%, this milestone showcases the power of a collaborative and self-reliant defence ecosystem, Rajnath added

Navy was minutes away from striking Pak: Admiral Tripathi on Op Sindoor

Navy chief flags near-strike moment during Operation Sindoor, warns of rising maritime instability

Israeli defence firm supplies first batch of light machine guns to India

The first batch of 2,000 NEGEV 7.62x51 LMGs, part of a larger contract for 41,000 units, was delivered over the last weekend, with an additional 4,000 scheduled for delivery later this year