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MILITARYSep 24Germany ready to sign $8bn submarine deal with India : EnvoyGermany is reportedly prepared to sign an $8 billion submarine deal with India, according to an envoy. This indicates a significant upcoming international defense agreement and military procurement.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
MILITARYSep 54 Punjab cadets , including two women , commissioned as Lieutenants in Indian ArmyFour cadets from Punjab, including two women, have been commissioned as Lieutenants in the Indian Army.tribuneindia.com · India
MILITARYSep 4Rs 1 . 3 - crore Italian firm , Rs 768 - crore Ukraine arms deal : The Indian link to Estonia defence scandalAn Estonian defense scandal involving an Italian firm and a Ukrainian arms deal has an Indian connection, with specific financial figures mentioned. This points to a complex international corruption or illicit arms trade investigation.moneycontrol.com · India
MILITARYSep 3For India, Bangladesh’s talk of joining ‘Islamic Nato’ raises red flagsBangladesh’s potential entry into a defence pact with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan could give Dhaka fresh leverage in its dealings with India, but observers warn the move risks fracturing its long-standing strategic neutrality and alarming a hawkish New Delhi. Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman told parliament on August 27 that Bangladesh was considering joining the Mecca pact, a security framework signed last month. Earlier reports citing unnamed sources said the invitation originated from...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 13Why India is eyeing France’s next-generation combat aircraft tech amid jet shortageIndia is looking to join France’s sixth-generation fighter programme in a long-term bid to secure a role in the next era of air warfare, from advanced aircraft technology to the industrial work of designing and building future combat systems. But analysts said the move, while potentially a major step in India’s defence partnership with France, would do little to ease the country’s immediate shortage of combat jets. The defence ministry told Indian lawmakers last week that it had “initiated...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 11‘Islamic Nato’? Why Pakistan’s new defence pact has India on edgeA new defence pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey has raised questions in New Delhi over whether Islamabad could use the agreement to build wider security ties with Muslim-majority countries in India’s neighbourhood, analysts have said. The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, signed on Friday, states that an armed attack on any one of the three countries would be treated as an attack on all of them. The tripartite agreement followed a bilateral one between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 8India Eyes France - Led FCAS , Moves Towards Sixth - Generation Fighter Jets As Parliamentary Panel Seeks Acquisition RoadmapIndia is considering participating in the France-led Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program and is advancing its plans for acquiring sixth-generation fighter jets. A parliamentary panel is requesting a detailed acquisition strategy for these advanced military aircraft.freepressjournal.in · India
MILITARYAug 7 Attack on one , attack on all : Pakistan , Saudi and Turkey sign Mecca defence pact . Is an Islamic NATO taking shape and should India care ? Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey have signed a defense pact in Mecca, prompting questions about the formation of an 'Islamic NATO' and its potential implications for India. This development signifies a major geopolitical shift and alliance formation.moneycontrol.com · India
MILITARYJul 28CUK signs MOU with Indian Navy to foster academic and research collaborationMoU aims to promote academic excellence, interdisciplinary research, knowledge exchange, and capacity building in areas of mutual interest, with special focus on maritime studies and strategic research, says V-CThe Hindu
MILITARYJul 26K S Chitra , Khushbu , Unni Mukundan pay tribute to Indian Army bravehearts on Kargil Vijay DiwasProminent individuals K S Chitra, Khushbu, and Unni Mukundan paid tribute to Indian Army personnel on Kargil Vijay Diwas. This event commemorates the sacrifices of military bravehearts.prokerala.com · India
MILITARYJul 16NATO transformation opens possibilities for IndiaThe transformation of NATO is creating new opportunities for India, suggesting potential shifts in international defense alliances and strategic partnerships.indianexpress.com · India
MILITARYJun 30When Indian Lieutenant, Pakistan Major swapped cigarettes, chocolate at KargilIndian Express
MILITARYJun 22India in talks with UAE to sell BrahMos missiles ReutersIndia is reportedly in discussions with the UAE regarding the sale of BrahMos missiles, indicating potential defense trade and military cooperation.vietnamtribune.com · Vietnam
MILITARYJun 22Too Big To Break Again: India, Italy, and the Defense Partnership That Almost Wasn’tA single bribe nearly ruined a defense partnership most people didn’t know even existed. It took India and Italy almost a decade to recover.The story of how that rupture happened — and what it exposed about Italy’s quiet but deep role in India’s military — is essential to understanding why both countries now treat their renewed ties as something too valuable to lose again.When Indian authorities cancelled the AgustaWestland helicopter contract in 2014, the fallout went far beyond the headlines. Torpedo supplies to the Indian Navy’s Scorpène-class submarWar on the Rocks