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UK, India strengthen defence ties with key agreements at Aero India 2025

This contract marks a significant step forward in UK-India defence cooperation, particularly in the critical area of air defence, the Commission added

India, Israel to discuss ways to promote trade, investments in Feb 11 meet

India-Israel Business Forum meeting will focus on expanding trade relationships, fostering cross-sector collaborations, and identifying investment opportunities

Tap our defence ecosystem to meet global challenges: Rajnath to CEOs

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was speaking at the CEOs Roundtable, which he chaired as part of Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru and was attended by over 100 domestic and foreign CEOs

HAL renames Hindustan Jet Trainer HJT-36 as 'Yashas' after modifications

The stepped up rear cockpit with drooped nose provides excellent all-around vision and enhanced situational awareness with state-of-the-art glass cockpit with MFDs

Bangladesh foreign advisor likely to meet EAM Jaishankar in Muscat: Report

Bangladesh may use this meeting to convey a message to prevent further strains in bilateral relations between the two countries

US visit to build on progress achieved in Donald Trump's 1st term: PM Modi

In a departure statement ahead of his trip to France and the US, PM Modi highlighted that the visit would help shape an agenda to further strengthen India-US ties

Rajnath Singh calls Aero India 2025 a Maha Kumbh of research & innovation

Aero India 2025: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that India continues to be a beacon of peace and prosperity despite geopolitical turbulence

Govt in talks with US to buy combat vehicles, seal fighter jet engine deal

India and the United States have been in protracted talks over the co-production of Stryker combat vehicles made by General Dynamics and also used by the US Army

Trade, energy imports in focus as PM Modi to meet Trump during key US visit

PM Modi's US visit takes on added significance as Donald Trump plans to introduce reciprocal tariffs, with an announcement expected just before the Indian PM's arrival in Washington DC

Security forces recover 25 weapons, apprehend 8 cadres in Manipur

The operations were conducted in Kakching, Thoubal, Tengnoupal, Bishnupur, Imphal East, and Chandel districts

Govt expects stable delivery of GE-powered fighter jets next fiscal year

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) would have the capacity to hand over 16 to 24 aircraft in the fiscal year that starts in April following stable delivery of the engine

Ex Winged Raider: Army conducts joint airborne ops training with Air Force

The training provided a valuable opportunity for troops to hone their expertise in operations, essential for rapid deployment and mission readiness

PM Modi to meet Trump with planned tariff cuts to avoid risk of trade-war

Modi's trip to the US on February 12 and 13 comes as Trump plans to announce reciprocal tariffs on many countries, a move aimed at reshaping global trade relationships in favour of United States

India-France trade rose to $20 bn: Chambers of Commerce and Industry Prez

Earlier trade used to be in range of $15-18 billion, and was always seen to be used on the defence, aircraft, the air force, with mostly the industries of defence and aeronautics seen to be involved

31 Naxalites, 2 cops killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

With this incident, 81 Naxalites have been gunned down by security forces in separate encounters in the state so far this year

Rajnath Singh meets defence ministers of Fiji, South Sudan at Aero India

In a separate post on the social media platform, Singh said he also met with the defence minister of South Sudan and they reviewed the ongoing defence cooperation

Navy's MiG-29K, anti-ship helicopters to be displayed at Aero India

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to inaugurate the 15th edition of 'Aero India', billed as Asia's largest air show. He will also inaugurate an India Pavillion at the venue in Bengaluru

Israel begins to withdraw from key Gaza corridor as part of truce

Israel and Hamas appear to have made little progress on negotiating the deal's second phase, which is also meant to see more hostages released. Talks had been due to start on February 3

'Deprived of food': Freed Israeli hostages recall ordeal in Hamas captivity

Family members of hostages said some of the hostages had at least occasional access to radio or television and heard or saw their relatives campaigning for their release, which helped them survive

Historic flight by Army, Air Force chiefs in Indigenous LCA Tejas jet

The successful operation of this homegrown aircraft signifies the significant strides India has made in the field of indigenous defence aviation