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  India proposes Akash Missile supply to Brazil to boost defence ties

  India | October 16, 2025 7:34 IST

  Both sides held detailed discussions on ways to deepen their strategic partnership. According to a statement from the Indian Defence Ministry, the talks focused on identifying key areas for joint collaboration, particularly in defence production and technology.

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  US Defence Secretary Austin hails ties with India, says they are based on 'common vision and values'

  World | June 01, 2024 16:34 IST

  Austin said that relations between the US and India enjoy a good momentum and will gradually pick up speed, highlighting their cooperation in developing armoured vehicles. India and the US are also key partners in the Indo-Pacific region.

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  China inks agreement to provide free military assistance to Maldives amid strained ties with India

  World | March 05, 2024 12:57 IST

  China signed an agreement with the Maldives to provide free military assistance to build stronger bilateral ties. This comes after relations between India and the Maldives remain strained following President Mohamed Muizzu's demand for the withdrawal of Indian troops.

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  'Shouldn't harm interests..': China vexed over India-Philippines naval exercises in South China Sea

  World | December 28, 2023 21:06 IST

  Earlier this month, INS Kadmatt visited the Philippines and participated in a maritime exercise in the South China Sea alongside BRP Ramon Alcaraz, an offshore patrol vessel of the Philippine Navy. China has been locked in a tense maritime stand-off with the Philippines over territorial claims.

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  Defence ties with France to continue; combat engines, choppers, submarines on cards, says MEA

  India | July 15, 2023 0:53 IST

  Making a statement after PM Modi-French President Macron meeting, MEA said that India and France will extend their ground-breaking defence cooperation in advanced aeronautical technologies by supporting the joint development of a combat aircraft engine.

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  France important partner in ‘Make in India’, Aatmanirbhar Bharat: PM Modi in press meet with Macron

  India | July 14, 2023 22:27 IST

  In a joint presser with French President Emmanuel Macron, PM Modi said that a roadmap to strengthen India-France strategic ties over the next 25 years was being prepared with bold and ambitious goals, as he asserted that defence cooperation was a strong pillar of the relationship.

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  PM Modi US visit: What's on cards in defence sector during Prime Minister's first state visit

  India | June 19, 2023 15:43 IST

  Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said that India-US defence ties are robust and dynamic... "we conduct large number of miliatry excercises. Armed forces of two countries have staffed engagement. If u look at the defence partnership... the countries have been discussing for some time."

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  Pakistan, China step up defence cooperation, reaffirm 'strategic partnership in challenging times'

  World | June 12, 2022 22:03 IST

  The tri-service military delegation of Pakistan visited China from June 9 to 12 where it held wide ranging discussions with senior officials of the Chinese military and other government departments, according to a statement by Pakistan Army.

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  Gen. Naravane holds talks with top Saudi generals; discusses ways to enhance defence cooperation

  India | December 14, 2020 7:52 IST

  Indian Army chief General M M Naravane on Sunday met top Saudi generals and discussed issues of common interest and ways to enhance bilateral defence cooperation during his historic visit to the Gulf Kingdom.

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  US House passes bill on defence co-operation with India, imposes conditions on Pakistan

  World | July 15, 2017 11:01 IST

  The bill moved by Indian-American Congressman Ami Bera, was adopted by a voice vote by the House as part of the National Defense Authorisation Act (NDAA) 2018, beginning October 1 this year.

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  India and Spain join hands for defence cooperation

  India | March 04, 2015 23:12 IST

  New Delhi: India and Spain today signed an agreement on ‘Mutual Protection of Classified Information' to provide the framework for enhanced cooperation in the defence sector.The agreement was signed following an hour long meeting between

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  PM Narendra Modi discusses defence cooperation with Israeli counterpart

  World | September 29, 2014 11:06 IST

  New York: In a rare meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and discussed a wide range of issues including defence cooperation and the

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  India, Japan set to intensify defence cooperation

  World | August 31, 2014 6:27 IST

  Kyoto: India and Japan are set to intensify defence cooperation with the two sides likely to launch a security consultative framework involving their foreign and defence ministers.The two countries are also expected to sign an

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  Rajnath questions border defence co-op agreement with China

  Politics | November 13, 2013 20:28 IST

  Indore: BJP on Wednesday demanded an explanation from the Centre on the issue of Border Defence Cooperation Agreement (BDCA) that India had inked with China recently and alleged a number of its conditions were against

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  India, Egypt discuss defence cooperation

  India | March 21, 2013 7:24 IST

  New Delhi, March 21: India and Egypt yesterday agreed on the scope for boosting defence ties through increased interactions between armed forces and technology collaboration between industries of two countries.Egyptian Defence Minister Gen Abdel Fattah

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  US working with India towards increased defence cooperation

  World | November 13, 2012 11:38 IST

  Washington, Nov 13:  As the Obama Administration moves towards strategic re-balance in the Asia-Pacific region, the US today it was working with India to develop increased defence co-operation. "We are working with India to develop

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  IAF Chief In Malaysia For Defence Cooperation

  World | February 02, 2012 13:50 IST

  Kuala Lumpur, Feb 2: Air Chief Marshal N A K Browne will hold talks with Malaysia's top military officials, including his counterpart, and discuss ways to enhance India's defecne cooperation with this key South Asian