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AI, trade, defence, energy, cooperation: All that PM Modi and Trump discussed
New Delhi, Feb 14: In a significant reaffirmation of their partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump highlighted the robust India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, rooted in mutual trust and shared democratic values.
Indian Army's military diplomacy flourishes at Aero India: Gen Upendra Dwivedi engages with global military leaders
New Delhi, February 12: General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Indian Army, engaged in productive discussions with military leaders from Algeria, Tanzania, Maldives and Belarus on the sidelines of Aero India 2025.
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh holds key bilateral meets with global officials at Aero India 2025
Bengaluru, February 12: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held bilateral meetings on the sidelines of Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru with several international defence officials on Tuesday, according to a release on Wednesday.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds bilateral meetings with Fiji, South Sudan counterparts
Bengaluru, February 10: Ahead of Aero India 2025, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral meetings with Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Republic of Fiji Pio Tikoduadua and Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, South Sudan Lt Gen Chol Thon J Balok in Bengaluru.
Rajnath Singh meets Fiji Defence Minister, agree to institutionalize India-Fiji Joint Working Group
Bengaluru, February 9: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday met Defence Minister of Fiji, Pio Tikoduadua in Bengaluru on the sidelines of AERO India 2025.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets South Sudan counterpart, review defence cooperation
Bengaluru, February 9: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday met Defence Minister of South Sudan Lt Gen Chol Thon J Balok on the sidelines of AERO India 2025.
Rajnath Singh, US counterpart Hegseth agree on enhanced defence cooperation to deter aggression in Indo-Pacific
Washington DC, February 7: US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held an introductory call on Thursday to reaffirm their commitment to the US-India Major Defence Partnership.
India, Israel hold 13th round of Staff Talks, focus on improving defence cooperation
New Delhi, February 7: India and Israel successfully held the 13th round of Staff Talks from February 3 to 6 in New Delhi, which focused upon improving several areas of defence cooperation such as joint training, technology sharing, and regional security.
Rajnath Singh holds talks with new US Secretary of Defense, agrees to boost ties
New Delhi, February 6: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated Pete Hegseth in their first telephonic conversation after his confirmation as the US Secretary of Defence, according to Ministry of Defence.
Rajnath Singh and Hegseth explore ways to deepen defence ties ahead of PM Modi's US visit
New Delhi/Washington, Feb 6: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday spoke with US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth over phone, congratulating him on his confirmation and discussing ways to deepen further the India-US bilateral defence partnership.
Royal Bhutan Army COO concludes visit to India with focus on cooperation
New Delhi, Feb 6: Reinforcing bilateral military cooperation, the high-level visit to India by a Bhutanese delegation led by Lieutenant General Batoo Tshering, Chief Operations Officer (COO) of the Royal Bhutan Army, concluded on Thursday.
Algerian Army General Said Chanegriha to visit India from February 6-12
New Delhi, February 5: General Said Chanegriha, Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defence, Chief of Staff of the People's National Army, Algeria, will embark on a six-day official visit to India from February 6-12.
Chief Operations Officer of Royal Bhutan Army meets Defence Minister in New Delhi
New Delhi, February 4: Visiting Chief Operations Officer (COO) of the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) Batoo Tshering met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday and discussed various aspects of bilateral relations, with a particular focus on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, an official release said.
India, Indonesia boost defence cooperation with DCA ratification, cadet exchanges between Naval Academies
New Delhi, January 26: India and Indonesia have taken a significant step forward in their strategic partnership, strengthening defence and maritime cooperation through key agreements and initiatives. The two nations reaffirmed their commitment to deepening ties with the ratification of the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) and agreed to enhance collaboration through cadet exchanges between their Naval Academies.
Rajnath Singh discusses defence ties with UK counterpart
New Delhi, Jan 16: Defence cooperation and bilateral issues figured prominently in Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's telephonic conversation with the UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey on Thursday.
India can boast of having one of the largest Defence Industrial Ecosystems in Asia: Rajnath Singh at Aero India
New Delhi, January 11: In the lead-up to Aero India 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Ambassadors Round Table, highlighting India's expanding defence capabilities and the reforms aimed at strengthening its defence industry.
India hands over defence equipment, stores to Maldives
New Delhi, January 8: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral discussions with the Defence Minister of Maldives Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon in New Delhi on Wednesday. During the meeting, India handed over defence equipment and stores to the Maldives, as per the island nation's request.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlights strengthening India-Maldives bilateral ties
New Delhi, January 8: In a delegation-level meeting with his Maldivian counterpart, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaffirmed India's commitment to deepening ties with the Maldives.
Rajnath Singh highlights increasing use of technology in Indian defence
Agra, January 7: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday highlighted the increasing use of new technology in the defence sector.