‘Natural Partners’: EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas On Holding First-Ever EU-India Strategic Dialogue

The inaugural EU-India Strategic Dialogue, held in Brussels on June 10, 2025, marks a pivotal step in deepening the partnership between India and the European Union. This high-level engagement, attended by India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, focused on critical areas such as cyber security, defense, and

June 11, 2025
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EAM Jaishankar Meets Belgium Pm Bart De Wever, Discusses Cooperation In Security, Defence

External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar’s recent official visit to Belgium, as part of a broader European tour from June 8 to 14, marked a significant step in deepening India’s strategic and economic partnerships with both Belgium and the European Union.On June 10, Dr. Jaishankar met with Prime Minister Bart De Wever of Belgium, where the two leaders discussed a wide range of areas for

June 11, 2025
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Modernisation, Self-Reliance Focus In Defence Production: PM Modi

Over the past 11 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India’s defence sector has undergone a profound transformation, marked by a dual emphasis on modernisation and self-reliance. PM Modi, highlighting these achievements as he completed 11 years in office, underscored the country’s commitment to strengthening its defence capabilities while reducing dependency on foreign

June 10, 2025
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Despite US Strong Objections, 5 Reasons Why India-Russia Partnership Will Endure

Recent comments by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick regarding India’s military purchases from Russia have highlighted the tensions between New Delhi’s strategic autonomy and Washington’s expectations of alignment. Lutnick’s assertion that India’s arms procurement from Russia has "rubbed the United States the wrong way" reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of the deep-rooted and

June 5, 2025
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India To Emerge As A Developed Nation And Number One Military Power In The World: Defence Minister

“India’s defence sector is moving ahead on the path of self-reliance, it is also ready to play a very important role in making global supply chains resilient”Our Defence capabilities are like a credible deterrence, to maintain peace & tranquillity. Peace is possible only when we remain strong said Defence Minister Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh laid out a compelling vision for a

June 4, 2025
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AMCA To Power Indian Aerospace With Power And Strategic Autonomy

India’s pursuit of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program is a defining step toward achieving air power superiority and strategic autonomy in a rapidly evolving global security environment.Operation Sindoor in May 2025 was a resounding testament to India’s aerial dominance over Pakistan. This feat significantly bolstered the nation’s confidence and contributed to the achievement of

June 1, 2025
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MoD’s Strategic Reforms In Defence Procurement Cycle: Slashing Timelines To Boost Efficiency

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has implemented significant reforms to its procurement processes, reducing timelines by 69 weeks as part of a comprehensive strategy to enhance efficiency and promote self-reliance in India’s defence sector.This development marks a critical step in addressing long-standing concerns about delays in defence acquisition and represents a substantial shift in how India

May 31, 2025
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Modern Warfare Is No Longer Linear, But Networked, Deceptive And Indigenous: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

During the 2025 Operation Sindoor, India demonstrated a significant evolution in its approach to modern warfare, as articulated by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.General Chauhan emphasised that contemporary conflicts are no longer confined to traditional, linear battlefields but now span multiple domains—land, sea, air, cyber, and space—

May 31, 2025
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‘Expanding Our Security Partnerships With India’: US Defence Secretary Hegseth; Bats For Enhancing Quad Cooperation

The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening security partnerships with India, as articulated by US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth during his address at the Shangri-La Dialogue.Hegseth highlighted the significance of robust military exercises such as Tiger Triumph, a joint India-US tri-services exercise focused on enhancing interoperability, tactical coordination, and operational

May 31, 2025
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India’s Defence Budget To Rise Five-Fold To ₹31.7 Lakh Crore By 2047, Says CII-KPMG Report

India’s defence sector is projected to undergo a transformative expansion by 2047, driven by a nearly fivefold increase in its defence budget—rising from approximately ₹6.8 lakh crore in 2024–25 to ₹31.7 lakh crore by 2047, according to a joint report by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and KPMG.This surge will position India as the world’s third-largest defence spender, trailing only

May 30, 2025
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