India and Italy have reaffirmed their shared commitment to expanding defence industrial cooperation and building resilient, future-ready supply chains during high-level meetings held in Rome on February 26 and 27. The engagements underscored a growing convergence between two major democracies seeking to navigate a rapidly evolving global security environment.
India’s defence transformation has entered a pivotal phase. While the Union Budget 2026–27 marks a significant rise in defence spending, the true benchmark of success lies not in allocation size alone, but in the tangible enhancement of combat capability, jointness, and strategic reach.
The 7th edition of the India-Japan joint military exercise, ‘Dharma Guardian’, commenced on Tuesday at the Foreign Training Node in Chaubattia, Uttarakhand, marking yet another milestone in the growing strategic partnership between the two Asian powers.
India and Indonesia on Thursday held the third India–Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi, marking a renewed push to elevate their fast-growing strategic relationship. The meeting was co-chaired by India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, who conducted a comprehensive review of ongoing defence cooperation and outlined fresh areas for expansion.
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As part of its operational deployment to the South China Sea and the wider Indo-Pacific region, the Indian Navy’s indigenously built stealth frigate INS Sahyadri made a port call at Kemaman Port, Malaysia, marking another milestone in India-Malaysia naval cooperation.
On Tuesday, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Morocco’s Defence Minister Abdelatif Loudyi came together to officially open Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL)’s modern defence production facility in Berrechid, highlighting a landmark moment in the strengthening of strategic relations between India and Morocco.
An Indian Army and Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent arrived in Alexandria, Egypt, to participate in the Egyptian-American joint exercise “Bright Star 2025.
India and Saudi Arabia took a significant step forward in strengthening their defense and strategic ties during the 7th Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation (JCDC) meeting held in New Delhi.
In a significant reaffirmation of their long-standing strategic relationship, India and Russia have discussed fresh measures to further intensify their defence cooperation, under the framework of the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.
