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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is preparing to embark on a four‑day visit to Vietnam and South Korea beginning on 18 May, aimed at consolidating defence and strategic partnerships with two key Indo‑Pacific nations.His first stop will be Vietnam, where discussions are expected to centre on the proposed export of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system. The package under negotiation includes
Vietnam’s interest in acquiring India’s BrahMos supersonic cruise missile has elevated what might otherwise have been a routine arms transaction into a procurement with far-reaching strategic consequences across the Indo-Pacific, reported Asia Times.The deal, reported by multiple outlets this month, comes as tensions rise in the South China Sea and as regional states seek to counterbalance
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is preparing to field the DURGA‑2, a 100‑kilowatt high‑energy laser weapon, aboard frontline Indian Navy warships, marking a decisive leap in directed energy warfare capability.This system is designed to neutralise drones, loitering munitions, and anti‑ship missiles, providing a cost‑effective and rapid‑response shield against emerging
Vietnam and India are poised to deepen their naval cooperation through a significant package of acquisitions and support arrangements. Central to this development is Vietnam’s plan to procure three to four Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) and fourteen high-speed patrol boats from India.These acquisitions are being facilitated under the $500 million line of credit extended by India during Prime
India has reached a defining milestone in its journey towards defence self‑reliance, with more than 65 per cent of its defence equipment now manufactured domestically. This marks a decisive shift from decades of high import dependency to a robust indigenous production base.The transformation has been driven by the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, rising procurement budgets amounting to ₹1.72 lakh
Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, P Kumaran, emphasised that India-Vietnam defence cooperation is firmly guided by the Joint Vision Statement for Defence Partnership 2030.Speaking at a special briefing on the State Visit of Vietnam’s General Secretary and President To Lam, he explained that the framework encompasses capacity building, training of Vietnamese armed forces, UN
India’s bid to supply seeker-equipped Akash-1S and Akash Prime missile systems to Malaysia has injected fresh momentum into a strategic contest that stretches across the Indo-Pacific, as per a report here.Malaysia’s requirement for two medium-range air defence batteries, valued at RM1.9 billion, has evolved into a high-stakes competition involving India, China, South Korea, and potentially
India’s defence sector is experiencing a historic upswing, with exports surpassing 38,000 crore rupees. This surge is directly linked to the triumph of Operation Sindoor, a 96-hour engagement that highlighted the capabilities of India’s domestic defence systems. As international markets respond positively, key technologies like the BrahMos missile and Akash-NG air defence are leading the
India’s battlefield success in Operation Sindoor has directly fuelled a record-breaking defence export boom, with ₹24,000 crore in fresh orders and total exports hitting ₹38,424 crore in FY2025-26. This surge has transformed India into a top-tier global defence exporter, reshaping its economy, industry, and strategic standing.India commemorates the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor on 7 May
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held discussions with Vietnam’s Finance Minister Ngo Van Tuan in New Delhi on Wednesday, focusing on ways to deepen cooperation across technology, innovation, energy, and pharmaceuticals.The meeting came against the backdrop of evolving global economic and geopolitical challenges, with both sides emphasising resilience and stability in their respective