Defence Diplomacy

The Indian Navy has strengthened its maritime engagement in the Indo-Pacific with the participation of INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish in the 23rd ADMM-Plus Maritime Security Joint Cooperation Activity at Subic Bay, Philippines. Through search-and-rescue operations, medical evacuation drills, hydrographic activities and professional exchanges, the deployment highlighted India’s commitment to practical naval cooperation, regional interoperability and a secure, stable maritime environment.

India and Mongolia have renewed their commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with the launch of the 18th edition of the joint military exercise Nomadic Elephant 2026 in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. The exercise brings together troops from both nations for intensive training in mountainous and semi-urban environments, focusing on interoperability, counter-insurgency operations, emerging military technologies and operational coordination.

India and Vietnam are deepening maritime security cooperation as their Coast Guards strengthen coordination in search and rescue, law enforcement, marine pollution response and operational preparedness.

India and Armenia are strengthening their defence partnership with a focus on capacity building, training, military-technical cooperation and defence research. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh’s visit to Yerevan highlights the two countries’ shared interest in expanding practical cooperation, knowledge exchange and long-term institutional engagement.

India and Mauritius are strengthening their maritime partnership as security takes centre stage in the Indian Ocean. Admiral Krishna Swaminathan’s visit highlights growing cooperation in maritime surveillance, capacity building and operational coordination, reinforcing the two nations’ shared commitment to a secure, stable and resilient regional maritime environment.

Indian Naval Ships INS Udaygiri, INS Kavaratti, and INS Shakti’s port call at Singapore’s Changi Naval Base highlights India’s expanding maritime presence in Southeast Asia, reinforcing naval cooperation, operational reach, and its commitment to Indo-Pacific security.

Rajnath Singh jointly inaugurated the Indian War Memorial at Imjingak Park in Seoul with South Korea, honouring India’s humanitarian role in the Korean War. The memorial pays tribute to the 60 Para Field Ambulance and the Custodian Force of India for their medical and peacekeeping support during 1950–53, marking the 75th anniversary of the war.

India and France have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening maritime security and strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific during the 8th India-France Maritime Cooperation Dialogue in Paris. As both nations deepen collaboration in naval coordination, maritime domain awareness, defence technology, and sustainable ocean governance, their partnership is emerging as a vital pillar of regional stability, connectivity, and a rules-based maritime order in an increasingly complex geopolitical environment.

India and Vietnam strengthened their defence and strategic partnership as Union Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh met Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Vietnam, General Phan Van Giang, in New Delhi on May 6, 2026. The discussions focused on maritime security, joint exercises, defence technology, and capacity building, reinforcing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and regional stability in the Indo-Pacific.

The seventh edition of Exercise Dustlik marks a significant milestone in the deepening defense partnership between India and Uzbekistan. Held in the strategic terrain of Namangan, the joint drills went beyond tactical coordination to showcase growing interoperability, mutual trust, and a shared commitment to counter evolving security threats. As geopolitical currents shift, this collaboration reflects how military diplomacy is becoming a cornerstone of regional stability and strategic alignment.