defence

October 16, 2024 10:56 AM

India and Colombia agree to deepen ongoing engagement, exploring new avenues of cooperation

India and Colombia reviewed the existing bilateral relations including trade, investment, energy, IT, and identified new areas of cooperation, such as in defence, renewable energy and railways during the 10th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in New Delhi. Both sides also exchanged views on regional, multilateral, and international issues of mutual interest during the FOC on Tuesday, the Ministry of Externals Affairs (MEA) stated in a release. The Indian delegation was led by Jaideep ...

September 16, 2024 3:26 PM

Indian Navy eyes three major defence deals worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore by end of fiscal year

The Indian Navy is on course to finalize three significant defence deals, collectively valued at ₹1.25 lakh crore, before the close of the current fiscal year. These agreements are aimed at enhancing the Navy’s surveillance and combat readiness, with the projects focusing on acquiring advanced drones, submarines, and fighter jets. The deals in question include the procurement of 31 MQ-9B drones, three additional Scorpene-class submarines, and 26 Rafale-M fighter jets. The Indian government ...

June 2, 2024 11:32 AM

China, UAE ready to trade defence and security experiences

China and the United Arab Emirates have emphasised a readiness to exchange experiences on defence and security, with a view to upgrading capacities of military personnel and security institutions in both countries, China's foreign ministry said on Sunday. China said both sides appreciated their defence, military and security cooperation and coordination, the increased visits between both militaries, as well as mutual participation in training, exhibitions and official activities. This was anno...