The Indian Navy has deployed its specialised Diving Support and Submarine Rescue Vessel, INS Nireekshak, to Colombo for the fourth edition of the India- Sri Lanka Diving Exercise (DIVEX 26), underscoring the growing depth of maritime cooperation between the two neighbours. INS Nireekshak reached Colombo on April 21 to participate in the bilateral exercise being…
In a significant step toward strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, India recently concluded a specialised training programme for personnel of the Uzbekistan Army at the College of Military Engineering in Pune. The course, conducted from March 27 to April 23, was organised under the framework of the India–Uzbekistan Annual Defence Cooperation Plan and focused on countering…
The eighth edition of the India–Japan Army-to-Army Staff Talks (AAST), currently underway in Japan from April 22 to 24, reflects the deepening defence partnership between two key Indo-Pacific democracies. According to a statement shared by Indian Army, the dialogue has focused on strengthening bilateral military cooperation and enhancing interoperability across a range of operational domains….
In a strong and measured intervention, former Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Mukund Naravane has publicly backed the Government of India’s handling of the eastern Ladakh standoff, rejecting allegations that the armed forces were “abandoned” during the crisis. He was speaking in TV interview when he said so. Speaking in recent interviews, General Naravane…
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…
