India, Indonesia Amplify Strategic Defence Cooperation at High-Level Dialogue in New Delhi

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.

India Looks to Korea’s Maritime Strength: Hardeep Singh Puri’s Visit to Hanwha Ocean Signals Strategic Shift

India’s growing ambitions in the global maritime arena took a visible step forward with Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri’s recent visit to the Hanwha Ocean shipyard in Geoje, South Korea. The visit, part of a larger outreach to Korea’s shipbuilding giants, reflects New Delhi’s intention to reshape how India engages with the global shipping industry—moving from dependence to strategic capability.