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March 16, 2025 11:45 AM

India to co-chair 14th ADMM-Plus counter-terrorism meeting in New Delhi

The 14th meeting of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) Experts Working Group (EWG) on Counter-Terrorism is set to take place in New Delhi from March 19 to 20, 2025. India and Malaysia will co-chair the meeting, marking India’s ...

March 12, 2025 3:50 PM

Indian Navy contingent joins the National Day parade of Mauritius

The Indian Navy contingent proudly participated in the National Day parade of Mauritius on Wednesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen saluting the Indian contingent as it marched past, carrying a placard with "India" inscribed on it while holdi...

March 10, 2025 10:19 PM

PM Modi extends wishes to CISF Personnel on Raising Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his best wishes to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel on their Raising Day, acknowledging their dedication and vital role in safeguarding key infrastructure and ensuring public safet...

March 10, 2025 7:56 PM

INS Tarkash assists Iranian Dhow in Indian Ocean rescue mission

The Indian Navy's warship INS Tarkash successfully conducted a rescue mission in the Indian Ocean, assisting an Iranian dhow and its distressed crew near the Somali coast. The Iranian vessel had issued a distress call after facing a critical shortag...

March 10, 2025 11:09 AM

India-Japan joint military exercise “Dharma Guardian” concludes successfully in Japan

The 6th edition of the India-Japan joint military exercise, Dharma Guardian, concluded successfully at the East Fuji Training Area in Japan on March 9. Held from February 24 to March 9, the exercise marked a significant milestone in the bilateral def...

March 7, 2025 8:47 PM

India signs $248 million deal with Russia for upgraded T-72 tank engines

The Ministry of Defence has signed a $248 million contract with Russia’s Rosoboronexport (RoE) for the procurement of 1,000 horsepower (HP) engines for T-72 tanks. The deal includes the supply of engines in fully formed, completely knocked down, an...

March 7, 2025 6:01 PM

CDS General Anil Chauhan tours historic Victoria Barracks in Melbourne during Australia visit

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan visited the historic Victoria Barracks in Melbourne as part of his four-day tour to Australia, aimed at strengthening defence ties between the two nations. The Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (...

March 4, 2025 4:13 PM

Rajnath Singh inaugurates DRDO-MHA conference, highlights emerging security challenges

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday inaugurated the DRDO-MHA Collaboration Conference-cum-Exhibition in the national capital, emphasizing the evolving nature of security threats and the need for adaptive policies. Speaking at the Seminar on Ad...

March 3, 2025 5:16 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Belgian Princess Astrid, explores Indo-Pacific Defence Cooperation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with Princess Astrid of Belgium and the Defence Minister Theo Francken in New Delhi on Monday and discussed the possibility of defence engagements in the Indo-Pacific, particularly in maritime domain. The...

March 3, 2025 11:30 AM

CDS General Anil Chauhan to boost India-Australia defence ties during official visit

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan is scheduled to embark on an official visit to Australia from March 4-7. According to a statement from the Ministry of Defence, the visit underscores the deepening military and strategic ties between ...

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