The maiden bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Hellenic Navy concluded on September 18, 2025, in the Mediterranean, marking a significant enhancement in defense cooperation between India and Greece. Conducted in two phases, the exercise involved a harbor phase at Salamis Naval Base followed by complex maritime maneuvers at sea, including joint Anti-Submarine Warfare and VBSS operations. The engagement not only validated the operational capabilities of both navies but also highlighted their …

India has expressed concern over Saudi Arabia’s recent strategic defense pact with Pakistan, emphasizing the importance of mutual interests and sensitivities in their longstanding partnership. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal underscored India’s commitment to safeguarding national interests following the agreement, which positions any aggression against either country as a collective threat. The pact, which formalizes existing defense cooperation, reflects Pakistan’s historical role in supporting Saudi Arabia’s security framework. India, bolstered by its expansive relations …

India and Canada have recently taken steps to revitalize their bilateral relationship, which had been marred by diplomatic tensions, particularly over allegations regarding India’s role in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. High-ranking officials from both countries held discussions in New Delhi, focusing on reactivating comprehensive trade and security talks across multiple sectors, including defense, energy, and counterterrorism efforts. National Security Advisors from both nations emphasized the importance of cooperation in combating transnational …

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to make a historic two-day official visit to Morocco from September 22-23, 2025, at the invitation of Morocco’s Minister Delegate of National Defence, Abdeltif Loudiyi. This visit marks the first-ever trip by an Indian Defence Minister to Morocco, emphasizing the strengthening strategic ties between the two nations. A significant highlight will be the inauguration of Tata Advanced Systems Maroc’s new manufacturing facility in Berrechid, which will produce the Wheeled …

India has firmly rejected the European Union’s criticism regarding its participation in the Russian-Belarusian military exercise Zapad 2025, emphasizing that several NATO member states, including the United States, Turkey, and Hungary, also participated as observers. The Ministry of External Affairs underscored that India’s involvement is part of enhancing military cooperation and interoperability while focusing on defensive training measures. Russian officials welcomed India’s participation, asserting that the exercise is defensive rather than aggressive. This development highlights …

Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has made headlines with conflicting statements regarding the country’s nuclear capabilities in relation to Saudi Arabia following a newly signed defense pact. Initially, Asif implied that Pakistan’s nuclear deterrent could be extended to Saudi Arabia, emphasizing a mutual defense agreement where an attack on one would be seen as an attack on both. However, he later retracted this notion in conversations with Reuters, asserting that nuclear weapons were not part …