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Suryastra demonstrates precision strike capability in successful tests

The indigenous long-range rocket system achieved high accuracy during trials off the Odisha coast, marking a boost for India's defence manufacturing ambitions

India, South Korea deepen defence ties with new cooperation pacts

The two countries signed agreements on cyber defence, military training and UN peacekeeping cooperation during Rajnath Singh's visit to Seoul

'Welcome to Rome, my friend': Italian PM Meloni welcomes PM Modi

Earlier in the day, PM Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora upon his arrival in Rome

DRDO completes final trials of UAV-launched precision guided missile

The trials were conducted at a DRDO test range near Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh using an integrated ground control system (GCS) to command and control the ULPGM weapon system

India, Nordic nations agree to elevate ties to Green Tech and Innovation

In a joint press statement after the 3rd India-Nordic Summit, Prime Minister Modi said that they will continue to work together to strengthen the rules-based global order

Bharat Forge to build marine gas turbine facility in Andhra Pradesh

Bharat Forge will set up India's first private-sector marine gas turbine repair and overhaul facility in Andhra Pradesh's Defence Manufacturing Corridor

Op Sindoor reflected 'smart power' in its complete expression: Army chief

Army Chief said Op Sindoor demonstrated India's 'smart power' by combining military precision, strategic restraint and coordinated national action within a defined operational window

India, China reaffirm commitment to 'stable and predictable' bilateral ties

Earlier on May 15, Chinese ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, congratulated India over the 'successful' Brics Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in New Delhi from May 14 to 15

India's economic transformation post 2014 anchor point of US ties: Kwatra

Kwatra said India and the US had set a target to increase bilateral trade from approximately $220 billion annually to $500 billion by 2030

US approves possible sale of Apache helicopter support services to India

Department of State also approved a possible sale of sustainment support for M777A2 Ultra-Light Howitzers for an estimated cost of $230 million

PM Modi meets Norway's King Harald V, reaffirms strong bilateral ties: MEA

PM Modi was also conferred the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, Norway's highest honour under the order by King Harald V

Rajnath Singh begins Vietnam, South Korea visit to boost defence ties

Defence Minister said his discussions during the visit would focus on expanding defence ties and enhancing regional cooperation

PM Modi arrives in Norway after Sweden visit; to hold talks on trade, tech

This will be the first visit of PM Modi to Norway and it will also mark the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Norway in 43 years

Dangerous escalation: India condemns attack on UAE's Barakah nuclear plant

Expressing its concerns, the Ministry of External Affairs on Monday said that such actions are 'unacceptable' and represent a 'dangerous escalation'

'Beginning of a new journey': Swedish PM Kristersson on India-EU FTA

Kristersson also underlined the expected economic benefits of a free trade agreement, particularly for employment generation in Sweden

Swedish CEOs lauded 'transformation' in India during PM Modi's visit: MEA

Prime Minister Modi and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson also exchanged special gifts celebrating the shared cultural legacy of Rabindranath Tagore

India, Sweden agree to elevate bilateral ties to 'strategic partnership'

The leaders discussed ways to deepen cooperation in trade & investment, technology, innovation, green transition, space, emerging technologies, defence & security, research and people-to-people ties

Su-57 only rapid stealth option for IAF; Rafales still essential: Source

But the proliferation of stealth platforms and the advent of sixth-generation technologies have not made the Rafale obsolete for the IAF, source says

PM Modi receives Sweden's prestigious award Royal Order of Polar Star

The award is the highest distinction that can be given to a Head of Government

PM Modi tours iconic Dutch dam; eyes cooperation in water management

Calling the Afsluitdijk Dam a "symbol of excellence and innovation", the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) highlighted its role in water management, flood protection and freshwater storage