France, India’s closest European ally and second-largest arms supplier, aims to strengthen its 29% share of India’s military hardware importsFrance’s President Emmanuel Macron is poised to embark on a two-day visit to India, emphasizing the deepening strategic ties between the two nations, particularly in the realm of defence. This visit solidifies France’s position as India’s closest European

New Delhi: India’s approach towards the Israel-Hamas war and Russia-Ukraine conflict has been guided by the belief that "honest dialogue and sincere diplomacy" should be the preferred path to resolve differences in an atmosphere free from fear and coercion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.In an interview with India Today, the Prime Minister said that "terrorists or violence" can’t be allowed to

However, Qatar yet to ratify transfer pactOn December 28, 2023, Qatar’s Court of Appeal reduced the death sentences of eight former Indian Navy veterans to jail terms of varying lengths. The veterans were imprisoned in Qatar last year and were sentenced to death in October 2023 for allegedly spying for Israel.The transfer pact between India and Qatar was first signed during Emir Sheikh Tamim bin

Manila: Against the backdrop of mounting geopolitical tensions and growing unease over China’s assertiveness, the Philippines is taking strategic steps to bolster its defence capabilities, Voice of America reported.The Philippines’ decision to enhance its military collaboration with the United States, particularly the expansion of US military presence at key locations, is a calculated response to

Beijing: Ending months of speculation, China has named former naval commander Dong Jun as its new defence minister, two months after removing his predecessor Li Shangfu from the role, CNN reported on Friday.Notably, Li was removed "without explanation" after a prolonged absence from public view.The top body of China’s "rubber-stamp" legislature announced Dong’s appointment, following their final

Indian Navy unveiled a new design for Admirals’ epaulettes on Friday, drawing inspiration from the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The unveiling of the epaulettes, a shoulder piece worn to show the rank of an officer, came three-and-a-half weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an announcement on it.This design shift, unveiled after Modi’s Navy Day speech, reflects Indian heritage.