External Affairs & Defence Security News

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

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

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

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

India, China should see each other as partners: Chinese foreign minister

Chinese Foreign Minister said both countries should stick to the direction set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping to improve relations without interference

AI, cyber, space tech reshaping future battlefields: Southern Command chief

The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command was reviewing the Winter Term Passing Out Parade at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Gaya, an official release said

India's rise determined by own strength, not others' mistakes: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India's rise will be shaped by its own strength and capabilities, speaking at the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi

Rajnath Singh calls for Indian maritime leadership amid West Asia crisis

Singh said the current situation has once again reflected the importance of oceans

All Indian ships in West Asia safe, says government amid rising tensions

Government says all 35 Indian-flagged vessels in the Persian Gulf region remain safe as enhanced monitoring continues; port operations stable despite cargo pile-up concerns

Odisha firm designs India's first advanced long-range strike drone

IG Defence unveils 'Project KAL', an indigenous long-range strike drone capable of carrying explosive payloads up to 1,000 km, aimed at boosting India's unmanned warfare capabilities

Before IRIS Dena sank, India allowed another Iran warship to dock at Kochi

Approval was granted on March 1 for IRIS Lavan to dock at Kochi after a request from the Iranian government

Iranian ship IRIS Lavan docks at Kochi after India heeds request from Iran

183 crew members of the ship accommodated at naval facilities in Kochi

CISF to manage drone security for critical infrastructure: Amit Shah

Amit Shah says CISF will act as the nodal agency for drone security at airports, ports and industrial hubs as the force expands its role in protecting critical infrastructure nationwide

Indian Navy's first AIP-equipped submarine to be ready by year-end

Second of six operational Kalvari submarines to become first in class to be fitted with endurance- and stealth-enhancing technology

India, Finland renew MoU on environmental cooperation to boost cooperation

The renewed MoU will continue to provide a structured framework for collaboration and exchange of best practices between the two countries

Two IAF pilots killed in Su-30MKI crash during training mission in Assam

Indian Air Force confirms deaths of Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar after Su-30MKI fighter aircraft crashed in Assam's Karbi Anglong area

2 pilots killed in crash of Sukhoi-30 fighter jet in Assam's Karbi Anglong

The jet, which was on a training mission, crashed approximately 60 km from Jorhat air base, from where it had taken off on Thursday evening

Su-30 MKI fighter lost radar contact after take-off in Assam, probe on: IAF

The Indian Air Force said that a Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft lost radar contact after taking off from Jorhat in Assam

Navy aids Sri Lanka's ongoing search for crew of Iran warship sunk by US

A torpedo from a US Navy submarine sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka's coast on Wednesday

India-Finland strategic ties to boost cooperation from AI to 6G: PM Modi

Stubb who is on a State Visit to India was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon his arrival on Wednesday in New Delhi