Bilateral Meeting
On August 12, 2025, India's Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth met with Nigeria's Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, in New Delhi. They discussed enhancing bilateral defence cooperation, focusing on counter-terrorism training, maritime cooperation, and joint research and development. The Indian defence
Australia
Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, Chief of the Australian Army, is on a four-day official visit to India from August 11 to 14, 2025, aimed at strengthening bilateral defence cooperation. The visit includes a wreath-laying ceremony, meetings with Indian military leaders, and engagements in Agra and Pune, reaffirming the India-Australia defence
India
During the 13th India-UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting in New Delhi, both nations reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral defence cooperation. Key discussions included military training, maritime security, and joint manufacturing initiatives. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed to improve cooperation in search and rescue operations and anti-piracy efforts.
India-Singapore
The 14th edition of the India-Singapore Joint Military Exercise, Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025, has begun in Jodhpur, running until August 4, 2025. This exercise involves the 42 Singapore Armoured Regiment and the Indian Army’s Mechanised Infantry Regiment, focusing on mechanised warfare procedures. The event aims to enhance interoperability and
India
On July 23, 2025, Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh met with Major General (Res) Amir Baram, Director General of the Israel Ministry of Defence, in New Delhi. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and developing an institutional framework for deeper ties. Both sides condemned recent terrorist attacks
India-US relations
On July 1, 2025, Indian Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held a telephonic conversation to discuss enhancing defence ties, focusing on long-term cooperation, military exchanges, and industry collaboration. They emphasized interoperability, logistics sharing, and joint military exercises, with Hegseth inviting Singh for an in-person
India
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army, has embarked on a four-day official visit to Bhutan to enhance bilateral defence cooperation. During his visit, he will meet with the King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, and discuss matters with senior officials of
India
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth represented India at the 65th anniversary of Madagascar's Independence Day and the creation of its Armed Forces. During his visit from June 25 to 27, he discussed enhancing bilateral defence cooperation with Madagascar's Minister of Armed Forces, focusing on maritime
Indo-Russian relations
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh met with Russian Defence Minister Mr. Andrey Belousov during the SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Qingdao, China. They discussed Indo-Russian defence cooperation, focusing on the supply of S-400 systems, upgrades of Su-30 MKI, and the procurement of critical military hardware. The meeting emphasized the importance
Defence Cooperation
On June 26, 2025, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with his counterparts from Belarus, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting in Qingdao, China. The discussions focused on enhancing defence cooperation, technical collaboration, and addressing security concerns, including the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation
India
Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh led the Indian delegation to the 9th Joint Defence Committee meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 23-24, 2025. The meeting highlighted India's advancements in defence manufacturing and exports, with two agreements on submarine cooperation exchanged. Both nations discussed mutual interests and
India
During his first visit to Croatia, the Indian Prime Minister expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and emphasized the shared values between India and Croatia. He announced plans for a Defence Cooperation Plan, enhanced bilateral trade, and cultural exchanges, including the extension of the Hindi Chair at the University of