Delhi To Host Over 30 Countries At Indo-Pacific Armies Chiefs Conference

New Delhi will host the Indo-Pacific Armies Chiefs Conference from September 25 to 27, with over 30 countries participating. The event aims to promote peace and stability in the region and foster mutual understanding and dialogue among Indo-Pacific partners. Representatives will discuss issues of mutual interest, with more than 20 chiefs of friendly armies expected to attend. Participating

September 25, 2023
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Indian Navy Chief, US Naval Operations Chief Discuss Collaborative Maritime Security

Washington: Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral R Hari Kumar discussed defence engagements and collaborative maritime security with the US Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Lisa Franchetti and US Navy Vice Admiral Charles V Cooper II.Adm R Hari Kumar visited the US from September 19 to 22 to attend the 25th International Sea Power Symposium (ISS).ISS is conducted by the US Navy at US

September 25, 2023
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India, Japan Agree To Strengthen Economic Cooperation Including Achieving Progress On High-Speed Railway Project

New York: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and his Japanese counterpart Yōko Kamikawa on Friday agreed to strengthen cooperation on the economic front, including achieving steady progress on the high-speed railway project, a flagship project between India, Japan.The two ministers met in New York during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).In a 30-minute-long meeting, both

September 23, 2023
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India, US To Host Seminar For Senior Land Forces Throughout Indo-Pacific Region

New Delhi: The armies of India and the United States will host the 13th biannual Indo-Pacific Armies Chiefs Conference (IPACC), the 47th annual Indo-Pacific Army Management Seminar (IPAMS), the 9th Senior Enlisted Forum at the Manekshaw Centre in the national capital from September 25-27.The gathering, is notably the largest conference for land forces (Army, Marines, etc.) in the region.The

September 20, 2023
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PM Modi, French President Macron Want Quick Defence Manufacturing Roadmap

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a bilateral meeting over lunch with the President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron during the G-20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi.The two leaders discussed, assessed and reviewed the progress in bilateral relations since their last meeting in July, 2023 in Paris. They also exchanged views on important international and regional developments. The

September 11, 2023
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Indian Stance On South China Sea Row Not Linked To BRICS, Its Top Envoy Says

INDIA siding with the Philippines its sea dispute with China is irrelevant to the issues within the BRICS economic bloc, according to India’s top envoy in Manila“THE BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) has its own agenda and not every issue gets linked to other issues,” Indian Ambassador to the Philippines Shambhu S. Kumaran told BusinessWorld on the sidelines of a news briefing

September 3, 2023
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Challenges Persist In Indian Ocean: Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar

New Delhi: Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar on Friday said the Navy was looking at a repeat order for an Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) after inducting INS Vikrant.He was speaking on the sidelines of the launch of advanced stealth frigate Mahendragiri in Mumbai. “We are working for a third aircraft carrier which will be a repeat of INS Vikrant. There is a lot of expertise that has

September 2, 2023
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Stronger U.S.-India Relationship Could Help America Declare ‘Independence’ From China: Presidential Hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy

American companies have huge manufacturing networks in China and rely on Chinese consumersA stronger relationship with India would help the U.S. declare its "independence" from China, Indian-American Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy believes and has called for stronger strategic ties with New Delhi, including a military relationship in the Andaman Sea.At 38, Mr. Ramaswamy is the

August 28, 2023
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Philippine Coast Guard Eyes Indian Military Equipment

Indian Coast Guard’s Dhruv MK-III advanced light helicopterTHE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) showed interest in procuring military equipment, including Advance Light Helicopters (ALHs) DHRUV, designed and developed by Indian defence firms.This came to light following the visit of a five-member PCG delegation to New Delhi last week. The team, headed by PCG Commandant Admiral Artemio Manalo Abu,

August 28, 2023
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India’s Act East Policy Continues To Blossom

At the opening session of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Post Ministerial Conference in Jakarta on July 13, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasised how ASEAN’s importance remains undeniable in New Delhi’s Act East policy and its strategic outlook for the Indo-PacificIndia has come a long way with its relations with Southeast Asian countries – from a period of

August 17, 2023
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