Ministry of Defence

April 30, 2026 7:50 PM

Indian Coast Guard holds talks with Fincantieri to boost maritime technology collaboration

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Thursday held high-level discussions with an Italian delegation, including representatives from Fincantieri, to explore collaboration in shipbuilding and advanced maritime technologies. The interaction, held at Coast Guard Headquarters in New Delhi, focused on potential partnerships with Indian shipyards for future projects, with an emphasis on enhancing vessel capabilities and operational efficiency. Key design features discussed included resilient hulls suited ...

April 30, 2026 3:48 PM

India, Italy deepen defence ties; Rajnath Singh holds talks with Italian counterpart, exchange military cooperation plan

India and Italy on Thursday took a step forward in strengthening their defence partnership, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holding bilateral talks with his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto in New Delhi and exchanging a Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan (MCP) for 2026-27. The meeting, held at the Manekshaw Centre, focused on enhancing military engagements and expanding defence industrial cooperation between the two countries. Both ministers reaffirmed that the India-Italy Strategic Part...

April 29, 2026 9:55 PM

India successfully conducts maiden salvo launch of Naval Anti-Ship Missile from helicopter platform

In a major boost to India’s maritime strike capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy on Wednesday successfully carried out the maiden salvo launch of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Short Range (NASM-SR) from a naval helicopter off the coast of Odisha in the Bay of Bengal. During the trial, two missiles were launched in quick succession from the same helicopter, marking the first-ever salvo launch of an advanced air-launched anti-ship missile sy...

April 29, 2026 9:54 PM

India, Sri Lanka strengthen maritime ties with IN-SLN DIVEX 2026 in Colombo

India and Sri Lanka have reaffirmed their growing maritime partnership through the successful conduct of the fourth edition of the bilateral diving exercise, IN–SLN DIVEX 2026, held in Colombo from April 21 to 28. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said that the week-long exercise saw participation from the Indian Navy, including its Diving Support and Submarine Rescue Vessel INS Nireekshak, alongside diving teams from the Sri Lanka Navy. The engagement focused on enhancing operational coordinatio...

April 28, 2026 10:03 PM

Rajnath Singh holds key bilateral talks in Bishkek to boost defence ties; discusses West Asia security with China, Russia

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Belarus on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Bishkek on April 28, aimed at strengthening defence cooperation and addressing regional security concerns. During his meeting with Kyrgyz Defence Minister Major General Mukambetov Ruslan Mustafaevich, Singh discussed ways to deepen existing defence ties and enhan...

April 22, 2026 10:51 AM

Rajnath Singh engages Indian diaspora in Berlin, highlights role in strengthening India-Germany ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday interacted with members of the Indian diaspora in Berlin, describing the community as a vital link in deepening ties between India and Germany. Addressing a gathering on the first day of his three-day visit, Singh praised the nearly 300,000-strong Indian community in Germany for its contributions across sectors such as business, technology, healthcare, academia, and the arts. He termed the diaspora the “strongest bridge” connecting the two nations a...

April 17, 2026 11:44 PM

Naval Commanders’ Conference 2026 concludes; maritime strategy unveiled amid West Asia tensions

The first edition of the biannual Naval Commanders’ Conference 2026 concluded in New Delhi on Friday, with the Indian Navy reviewing its operational preparedness and unveiling a new maritime security strategy against the backdrop of evolving geopolitical tensions, particularly in West Asia. Held from April 14 to 17 at Nausena Bhawan, the four-day conference brought together the Navy’s top leadership to deliberate on key aspects including operational readiness, logistics, infrastructure, and...

April 17, 2026 11:25 PM

India showcases maritime security leadership at World Border Security Congress in Vienna

India highlighted its growing leadership in maritime security and reaffirmed its commitment to global cooperation at the World Border Security Congress 2026 held in Vienna from April 14 to 16. A three-member Indian delegation, led by Additional Director General Anand Prakash Badola, represented the country at the international forum, presenting India’s best practices in safeguarding maritime boundaries. During the conference, India showcased its experience in managing complex maritime challe...

April 17, 2026 3:34 PM

Army Commanders’ Conference concludes in Delhi, focus on modernisation and ‘future-ready’ force

The biannual Army Commanders’ Conference concluded in New Delhi on Thursday, with senior military leadership outlining a roadmap to transform the Indian Army into a “future-ready force” through technology integration, modernisation and enhanced operational preparedness. The conference, held from April 13 to 16, was chaired by the Chief of the Army Staff and attended by top commanders and senior government officials, including the Chief of Defence Staff, Defence Secretary and Cabinet Secre...

April 15, 2026 4:58 PM

Naval Commanders’ Conference 2026 begins in Delhi; focus on combat readiness and future warfare

The first edition of the Naval Commanders’ Conference 2026 commenced at Nau Sena Bhawan on Tuesday, bringing together senior leadership of the Indian Navy to deliberate on key operational, strategic, and technological priorities. The conference opened with an address by Chief of the Naval Staff Dinesh K Tripathi, who lauded the Navy’s role in safeguarding India’s maritime interests, particularly in ensuring energy security amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia. He also highlighted the in...