The inaugural “2+2” strategic dialogue between China and Cambodia, held in Phnom Penh, marks a significant development in the evolving geopolitical landscape of Southeast Asia, particularly against the backdrop of rising tensions in the South China Sea. Co-chaired by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defence Minister Dong Jun alongside their Cambodian counterparts Prak Sokhonn…
New Delhi: In a solemn gesture underscoring enduring military camaraderie, General Anil Chauhan, India’s Chief of Defence Staff, laid a wreath at the Memorial Gates on Constitution Hill in the United Kingdom. The ceremony, steeped in tradition and symbolism, paid tribute to fallen soldiers while reinforcing the shared ethos that binds the armed forces of…
New Delhi: In a significant gesture of growing bilateral synergy, high-ranking officials from India and the Republic of Korea (ROK) recently convened to celebrate a shared military legacy and chart a future of enhanced defence cooperation. The event, held in the capital, saw an elite gathering of diplomatic and military leaders, underscoring the “Special Strategic…
New Delhi: In a move underscoring the accelerating strategic alignment between New Delhi and Washington, India’s Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Gen Upendra Dwivedi, reached the historic Fort Shafter in Hawaii this week. The visit, a cornerstone of India’s proactive military diplomacy, focuses on deepening bilateral defense cooperation and harmonizing a shared vision for…
Cairo: The fourth edition of joint military training exercise “Cyclone-4” between Egypt and India, has recently concluded in Egypt. This bilateral drill involving Special Forces of both the countries is considered a very important phenomenon in the Geo-politics. The exercise, which ran started on April 9, at the Rangers Forces Headquarters in Anshas, underscored the…
In a significant stride for India’s indigenous defence capabilities, the Sheshnaag-150 swarming attack drone has successfully completed a long-range flight test at the Pokhran Field Firing Range on April 15, 2026. Developed by Bengaluru-based NewSpace Research and Technologies, the unmanned system demonstrated advanced precision-strike and autonomous coordination capabilities that could reshape the country’s tactical warfare…
Mhow: In a measured yet significant step toward strengthening regional defence cooperation, the Army Training Command (ARTRAC) facilitated a high-level academic and professional exchange at the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE) on Thursday. The institution hosted a four-member delegation from the Sri Lankan Armed Forces, underscoring the growing emphasis on collaborative capacity-building between the…
New Delhi: The seventh edition of the annual bilateral Exercise Dustlik is currently underway at the Gurumsaray Field Training Area in Namangan, Uzbekistan, underscoring the deepening defence partnership between India and Uzbekistan in an increasingly complex regional security environment. The joint drill, which commenced on April 12 and will run until April 25, brings together…
Imphal, Manipur: In a horrifying escalation of violence that has left residents reeling, suspected militants from the United Kuki National Army (UKNA) hurled a bomb at a private residence in Bishnupur district on April 7, killing a five-year-old boy and his six-month-old sister outright while critically injuring their mother. The targeted attack on an ordinary…
New Delhi: India’s defence exports have reached an unprecedented ₹38,424 crore ($4.1 billion) in the financial year that ended 31 March 2026, marking a robust 62.66 per cent increase over the previous year’s ₹23,622 crore. The milestone, announced by the Ministry of Defence, underscores the accelerating momentum of the government’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative and the…
