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The Dubai Air Show 2025 has emerged as a major catalyst for expanding defence collaboration between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).The event witnessed key strategic discussions between Sanjay Seth, India’s Minister of State for Defence, and Mohammed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, the UAE’s Minister of State for Defence Affairs, signalling a deepening partnership in defence technology, training,
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that Indonesia has formally expressed interest in purchasing the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, marking a potential expansion of India’s defence export portfolio in Southeast Asia.Singh made the statement while addressing party workers in Lucknow, highlighting the growing global demand for India’s advanced indigenous weapon systems.The request from
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the latest set of Cabinet decisions aims to enhance India’s global competitiveness while advancing the vision of self-reliance.The measures include the launch of an Export Promotion Mission (EPM), a Credit Guarantee Scheme for exporters, and the rationalisation of royalty rates on key strategic minerals.The Union Cabinet, which met on Wednesday under
The Philippines’ Ambassador to the United States, Jose Manuel del Gallego Romualdez, has described India as one of Manila’s “top partners and friends,” highlighting the growing defence and technological cooperation between the two nations.Speaking at a private gathering in Washington on Wednesday evening, Romualdez underscored the significance of India’s export of the BrahMos missile system to
India’s defence relations with the Philippines have deepened considerably since the landmark BrahMos missile deal was signed in January 2022.That $375 million agreement covered three shore-based anti-ship missile batteries designed to strengthen Manila’s coastal defences against growing Chinese maritime assertiveness in the South China Sea.Each battery included mobile launchers,
Negotiations between New Delhi and Yerevan for the export of modernised Su-30MKI fighters have entered an advanced stage, marking a significant milestone in India’s evolving aerospace export ambitions.The decision to base the offer on the Su-30MKI—assembled domestically by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)—underscores a calculated choice in favour of a combat-proven heavy platform over the
India and Armenia are close to signing a comprehensive set of defence MoUs valued between $3.5 and $4 billion, marking the largest Indo-Armenian military cooperation initiative to date.The agreements are designed to modernise Armenia’s air defence, missile systems, and artillery capabilities amid heightened regional security concerns.The proposed package places strong emphasis on layered air
The 11th India-Armenia Foreign Office Consultations convened in Yerevan on 8 November 2025. MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George and Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Mnatsakan Safaryan led the discussions.Both representatives reviewed the entire range of bilateral relations, examining political, economic, and strategic dimensions.The consultations addressed diverse areas, including trade, culture,
The Philippine Marine Corps has formally commissioned its first BrahMos supersonic anti-ship missile battery, marking a significant milestone in its modernisation drive. The deployment places the Philippines among the select few nations equipped with one of the fastest operational cruise missiles in the world.The BrahMos system, co-developed by India’s Defence Research and Development
Renewed speculation about India finalising an export deal for Su-30MKI fighter jets with Armenia has captured attention once more.Despite headlines suggesting negotiations are reaching closure, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) continues to downplay the reports, stating there has been no formal directive from the Ministry of Defence.HAL officials have reiterated their position that no official