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German Ambassador Calls On Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, Discuss Bilateral Security, Defence Issues

The German Ambassador to India, Dr Philipp Ackermann, held a significant meeting with Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi on 9 January 2026.This encounter, as announced by the Defence Ministry spokesperson, centred on bilateral security and defence matters. Dr Ackermann extended New Year greetings on behalf of the German side, setting a cordial tone for the discussions.Talks

January 9, 2026
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COAS Upendra Dwivedi Meets Sri Lankan Army Commander, Discusses Ways To Advance Bilateral Defence Cooperation

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi met Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), Deputy Minister of Defence, and Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), Secretary of Defence, from Sri Lanka in New Delhi on Thursday.The discussions centred on advancing bilateral defence cooperation and military-to-military relations, with a focus on enhancing strategic ties, expanding joint military

January 8, 2026
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India Eyes P-75(I) Sub Deal Finalisation During Merz’s Visit Next Week

India and Germany stand on the brink of sealing their largest military contract to date, centred on the joint production of six advanced submarines for the Indian Navy. This development coincides with the upcoming visit of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to India on 12 and 13 January. The agreement promises to bolster India’s underwater capabilities amid growing regional security challenges.The

January 8, 2026
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Indian Navy Set To Commission 19 Warships In 2026, The Largest Force Accretion In A Single Year

India’s naval ambitions are reaching a pivotal milestone in 2026, with the commissioning of 19 warships marking the largest single-year force accretion in its history. This surge underscores the rapid maturation of the nation’s domestic shipbuilding capabilities, transforming the Indian Navy into a more potent blue-water force amid escalating regional tensions.The expansion aligns seamlessly with

January 7, 2026
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India Strengthening Shield Against Drone Attacks With Joint Defence CUAS Grid

India is bolstering its defences against drone attacks through the development of a joint Counter Unmanned Aerial System (CUAS) grid.This initiative networks all CUAS systems across the Army, Navy, and Air Force, forming a dedicated shield separate from existing air defence networks like the Indian Air Force’s Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS).The CUAS grid integrates anti-drone

January 7, 2026
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Indian Navy Charts Evolutionary Carrier Build-Up, Indigenous Drones, P-8I Expansion And TEDBF Push For Future-Ready Sea Power

Vayu Aerospace Review’s interview with Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, indicates a measured yet forward-leaning trajectory for Indian naval aviation and carrier capability.On the follow-on aircraft carrier, the Navy is actively exploring an IAC-2 as a repeat order of INS Vikrant (IAC-1), but with modifications based on lessons learnt during design, construction and initial

January 7, 2026
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Indian Navy Setting Up A New Base At Haldia, West Bengal To Increase Presence In The Bay of Bengal

The Indian Navy is establishing a new naval base at Haldia in West Bengal to bolster its operational footprint in the Bay of Bengal. This development underscores India’s strategic intent to enhance maritime surveillance and rapid response capabilities amid evolving regional security dynamics.Situated on the Hooghly River near its confluence with the Haldi River, Haldia benefits from proximity to

January 7, 2026
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Xinfiniti Aerospace Unveils Unmanned Cheetah & Chetak Choppers For The Armed Forces

Xinfiniti Aerospace, a Bangalore-based firm specialising in advanced aerospace technologies, has recently proposed innovative unmanned variants of the Indian military’s venerable Chetak and Cheetah helicopters.These legacy platforms, originally derived from French designs and license-produced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited since the 1960s and 1970s, have served as critical assets for

January 6, 2026
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