India expands defence ties across Indo‑Pacific

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1. about 19 hours ago

   [POLITICS] 15 sources

   India and Israel Strengthen Strategic Partnership in Phone Call Amid West Asia Tensions

   PM Modi and PM Netanyahu discussed West Asia tensions and deepened the India‑Israel Special Strategic Partnership, covering technology, defence and the Iran‑Oman Hormuz talks.

2. 4 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   India‑Israel defence ties broaden toward Greece and Cyprus

   Amnesty reports 2,596 Indian arms shipments to Israel (2023‑25). Israeli Defence chief Amir Baram pushes a strategic arc linking India, UAE, Greece and Cyprus for broader security cooperation.

3. 7 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   India and UK deepen strategic partnership in Modi's call with new Prime Minister Andy Burnham

   Modi congratulated UK PM Andy Burnham, discussing deeper India‑UK cooperation in tech, defence, clean energy and trade under the new comprehensive economic agreement.

4. 19 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources

   UK-India defence partnership deepens as new UK prime minister takes office

   The UK‑India defence partnership expands with new joint exercises and a Free Trade Agreement, while incoming UK PM Andy Burnham pledges to sustain strong bilateral ties.

5. 22 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources

   India's BrahMos missile programme grows via UAE sale hopes and PTC subsystem deal

   India and Russia likely to approve a BrahMos missile sale to the UAE, while PTC Industries lands a two‑year subsystem contract with BrahMos Aerospace, expanding India's defence export and manufacturing base.

6. 26 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Israel Positions India as Strategic Defense Partner Amid US Tensions

   Israel’s Netanyahu seeks defence cooperation with India, including joint missile production, as U.S. ties strain, highlighting India as a non‑politically‑conditional partner.

7. 28 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Israel and India deepen defence ties with missile production talks

   Israel's Rafael is negotiating with Indian firms to produce Tamir missiles, expanding a defence partnership that already includes Barak‑8 and drone projects.

8. 28 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Israel deepens strategic partnership with India amid US strain

   Israel and India have deepened ties, upgrading to a strategic partnership with 16 new agreements and Indian support for Israel after the Oct 7 attacks, as Israel seeks allies beyond the US.

9. about 1 month ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

   Vietnam and UAE Sign Defense Industry Cooperation MoU

   Vietnam and the UAE signed a defence‑industry MoU on 30 June 2026 in Hanoi, pledging joint projects, senior‑official exchanges and expanded security cooperation.

10. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    UAE eyes BrahMos missile purchase; U.S. B-2 tests LRASM in Pacific

    UAE plans to buy BrahMos missiles via India, while the U.S. B‑2 bomber successfully launched an LRASM anti‑ship missile in a Pacific exercise.

11. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    India and UAE army chiefs meet to deepen defence cooperation

    India's army chief and UAE's deputy commander met in New Delhi, pledging deeper defence cooperation, joint exercises and a forthcoming Letter of Intent under their strategic partnership.

12. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    United Kingdom expands flexible cooperation deals, deepening defence ties with India

    The UK is using modular Enhanced Cooperation Agreements to accelerate sectoral links, while India and Britain have set a defence roadmap and deeper industrial cooperation alongside their new trade deal.

13. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    India equips Su‑30MKI fighters with BrahMos missiles, boosting long‑range strike capability

    India is enhancing its long‑range strike arsenal, adding BrahMos missiles to 40 Su‑30MKI fighters and expanding missile ranges up to 5,000 km amid rising tensions with China and Pakistan.

14. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    India negotiates sale of BrahMos missiles to United Arab Emirates

    India is negotiating to sell its BrahMos missile and Akashteer air‑defence system to the UAE, requiring Russian approval and reflecting growing Indo‑UAE defence ties amid Gulf tensions.

15. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    UAE explores buying India's Akashteer air‑defence network and BrahMos missile

    The UAE is seeking India's Akashteer air‑defence network to unify its varied systems and the BrahMos supersonic missile to enhance deterrence, signaling a deepening defence partnership.

16. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    India expands defence partnerships with the United States and United Kingdom

    India deepens defence ties with the United States—highlighted by new Pacific Command naming and strategic agreements against China—and with the United Kingdom, holding a senior steering group to boost joint, ex

17. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    India and Israel deepen defence partnership with new long‑range missiles

    Israel supplies India with Air LORA, Rampage, SPICE and Ice Breaker missiles, integrated onto Indian fighters, while a senior Israeli defence delegation meets Indian officials to deepen bilateral cooperation.

18. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    UAE Looks to Buy India's Brahmos Missiles and Akashteer System

    The UAE is in early negotiations to purchase India’s Brahmos supersonic missile and Akashteer air‑defence system, a move that could boost India’s defence exports and diversify the UAE’s arms sources.

19. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources

    India discusses BrahMos missile, Akashteer sale with UAE

    India and the UAE are in early talks to sell the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and the Akashteer automated air‑defence system, a move aimed at strengthening UAE security in the Gulf and diversifying its arm

20. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    India expands BrahMos missile line with new variants and export deals

    India and Russia are developing lighter, hypersonic and long‑range BrahMos missiles, with Russia eyeing a purchase and Vietnam’s export deal near completion.

21. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    India's BrahMos‑NG missile program delayed by a year

    India's BrahMos‑NG missile testing delayed by a year as stricter requirements and a possible shift to an Indian‑made ramjet engine push redesign work.

22. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    India strengthens partnerships with Israel and Kenya

    India highlighted its strategic partnership with Israel, condemning terrorism, and welcomed Kenyan cadet Antony Kalenge to train at the Indian Military Academy, underscoring expanding defence ties with both and

23. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    India and United States deepen defence ties at Hawaii Army-to-Army talks

    India and the United States held their 29th Army-to-Army talks in Hawaii, pledging deeper defence cooperation, interoperability and professional exchanges, reaffirming their strategic partnership.

24. 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    India deepens defence cooperation with US and boosts inter‑service integration

    India’s navy and army chiefs met to boost jointness, while India‑US Army‑to‑Army talks in Hawaii emphasized deeper defence cooperation and interoperability.

25. 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources

    India's Defence Secretary Announces Brahmos Missile Export Deals with Vietnam and Indonesia

    India’s defence secretary announced Brahmos missile export deals with Vietnam and a near‑final agreement with Indonesia, marking a major step in India’s defence export push.

26. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 14 sources

    India expands defence partnerships with US, South Korea and Vietnam

    India deepens defence ties with the US, South Korea and Vietnam through new arms support deals and diplomatic visits.

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