Defence Partnership

Dynamatic Technologies Delivers First Full Set of Eight Airbus A220 Doors Ahead of Schedule, Boosting Atmanirbhar Initiative

Image:X.com     Dynamatic Technologies, a Bangalore-based firm, has marked a significant milestone in India’s aerospace sector by delivering the first complete ship-set of all eight doors for the Airbus A220 aircraft. This achievement came ahead of schedule, underscoring the company’s prowess in complex Aerostructure manufacturing. The delivery includes main passenger doors,

January 15, 2026
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Delhi Hosts ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus Expert Working Group On Counter Terrorism

India hosted the 16th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) Experts’ Working Group (EWG) on Counter Terrorism in New Delhi on Tuesday, co-chairing the event with Malaysia. This gathering reaffirmed the region’s unified commitment to tackling terrorism in all its manifestations.Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) in the Ministry of Defence, addressed the

January 15, 2026
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India And Greece Hold Inaugural Joint Services Staff Talks, Deepening Defence Cooperation

India and Greece have marked a pivotal moment in their bilateral relations by conducting the inaugural Joint Services Staff Talks in New Delhi on 14 January 2026.This landmark event signals a deepening of defence cooperation between the two nations, reflecting their shared strategic interests in an increasingly complex global security landscape.The talks were co-chaired by senior officials from

January 14, 2026
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US Ambassador Sergio Gor Presents Credentials To President Droupadi Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu received credentials from Sergio Gor, the newly appointed United States Ambassador to India and Special Envoy to South and Central Asia, at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 14 January 2026. The ceremony also involved envoys from Trinidad and Tobago, Chandradath Singh, and Austria, Dr Robert Zischg.Sergio Gor, aged 38, assumed duties at the US Embassy in New Delhi on 12 January 2026,

January 14, 2026
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GE Aerospace Welcomes HAL Chief Dr DK Sunil To F404 TEJAS Engine Facility In Lynn

GE Aerospace recently hosted Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Chairman and Managing Director DK Sunil at its key manufacturing facility in Lynn, Massachusetts, to advance the delivery schedule for F404-IN20 engines powering India’s TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets.This visit, occurring earlier this month, involved a detailed tour of production lines where these engines are assembled, alongside

January 14, 2026
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India Selects 114 More Rafale Jets in $39 Billion Deal, Prioritising Proven Combat Edge Over Fifth-Gen Alternatives

India’s pursuit of 114 additional Rafale jets from France, valued at approximately $39 billion or ₹3.25 lakh crore, reflects a strategic emphasis on battle-tested performance and urgent operational demands rather than unproven fifth-generation offers from the US or Russia.In May 2025’s Operation Sindoor, Rafale aircraft faced Pakistan’s Chinese-supplied PL-15 missiles and advanced air defences

January 14, 2026
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INSV Kaundinya Receives Water Salute On Arrival In Muscat, Oman

The Indian Navy’s indigenously constructed traditional stitched sailing vessel, INSV Kaundinya, has arrived in Muscat, Oman, where it received a ceremonial water salute. This milestone marks the successful completion of its maiden voyage from Porbandar in Gujarat, underscoring India’s enduring maritime heritage.The vessel departed from Porbandar on 29 December 2025, navigating across the Arabian

January 14, 2026
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Ahead of Massive Rafale Deal, PM Modi Meets Macron’s Adviser Emmanuel Bonne, Reaffirms India-France Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a significant meeting with Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Advisor to French President Emmanuel Macron, in New Delhi on Tuesday, 13 January 2026.This encounter underscored the enduring strength of the India-France strategic partnership, with both leaders reaffirming their commitment to deepened collaboration across diverse sectors.In a post on X, PM Modi expressed

January 14, 2026
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EAM Jaishankar Meets Macron Aide Emmanuel Bonne; Discusses India-France Strategic Partnership

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a significant meeting with Emmanuel Bonne, the Diplomatic Adviser to French President Emmanuel Macron, in New Delhi on Tuesday.The discussions centred on bolstering the longstanding India-France strategic partnership. This encounter underscores the deepening ties between the two nations amid evolving global dynamics.Jaishankar shared his thoughts on X,

January 14, 2026
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EAM Jaishankar-Rubio Chat Zooms In On Trade, Defence, Critical Minerals: ‘Had A Good Conversation’ Highlights EAM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a productive telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday, focusing on pivotal aspects of bilateral ties.The discussion covered trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation, defence, and energy, as confirmed by Jaishankar in a post on X. Both leaders expressed commitment to sustaining dialogue on these fronts amid evolving

January 14, 2026
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