Advanced Light Tank Zorawar Trials In Final Stage

The Zorawar, an advanced light tank developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with Larsen & Toubro (L&T), is nearing the final stages of its trials. Designed for high-altitude warfare, this 25-ton tank is equipped with a 105mm gun, capable of firing anti-tank guided missiles, and features a remote-controlled weapon station from John

March 5, 2025
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India, Belgium Exploring Defence Cooperation In Indo-Pacific

India and Belgium are actively exploring defence cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, marking a significant expansion of their bilateral ties. This development comes during the Belgian Economic Mission to India, led by Princess Astrid, which includes top ministers and business leaders.The mission has facilitated discussions on enhancing defence industrial cooperation and maritime security in

March 5, 2025
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Belgium’s John Cockerill Partners With EPHL To Manufacture Tank Turrets In India

Belgium’s leading defence company, John Cockerill Defence, has partnered with India’s Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics Ltd (EPHL) to establish a joint venture for manufacturing tank turrets in India. This collaboration is aimed at supporting India’s defence modernization and self-reliance goals, particularly for the Indian Army’s Zorawar light tank program, also known as Project Zorawar.The

March 5, 2025
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‘India & Belgium Need To Work Together,’ Says Belgian Defence Minister

In a recent development, Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken stressed the importance of collaboration between nations, stating, "We need to work together." This sentiment was echoed during a meeting in New Delhi where India and Belgium explored potential defence engagements, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region.The discussions, which included Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Princess

March 5, 2025
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PM Modi Holds Talks With Princess Astrid of Belgium

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently held talks with Princess Astrid of Belgium, expressing his appreciation for her leadership of a 300-member Economic Mission to India. The mission aims to enhance bilateral trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.During their meeting, PM Modi highlighted the potential for "limitless opportunities" through new partnerships in sectors such as

March 5, 2025
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EAM S Jaishankar Meets Princess Astrid of Belgium

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently met with Princess Astrid of Belgium, who is leading a significant economic mission to India.This visit is part of a broader effort to strengthen economic and trade relations between Belgium and India. Princess Astrid, accompanied by a delegation of 335 members and 180 companies, aims to explore opportunities for collaboration in various sectors,

March 4, 2025
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EAM S Jaishankar Meets With Belgium’s Foreign Minister, Maxime Prevot

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar met with Belgium’s Foreign Minister, Maxime Prévot, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. During the meeting, Dr. Jaishankar extended a warm welcome to Minister Prévot, congratulating him on his appointment as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Belgium.He highlighted the long-standing good relations between India and Belgium, noting that

March 4, 2025
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Rajnath Singh Discusses Defence Ties With Princess Astrid of Belgium

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with Princess Astrid of Belgium and Defence Minister Theo Francken to discuss potential defence engagements in the Indo-Pacific region.The meeting highlighted the possibility of enhancing maritime domain cooperation between India and Belgium. Both sides also explored ways to bolster defence industrial cooperation, with Rajnath Singh welcoming investments from

March 3, 2025
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China-linked threat actors stole 10% of Belgian State Security Service (VSSE)’s staff emails

Belgian authorities are investigating Chinese hackers for breaching its State Security Service (VSSE), stealing 10% of emails from 2021 to May 2023. The Belgian federal prosecutor’s office is probing a possible security breach on its State Security Service (VSSE) by China-linked threat actors. Chinese hackers gained access to the VSSE’s email server between 2021 and […]

February 28, 2025
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