BrahMos deals deepen India's role in Indo-Pacific security

IANS | April 11, 2026 2:41 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) As India seeks to position Southeast Asia as a key market for the BrahMos missile, the supersonic cruise weapon – jointly developed by India and Russia – has generated significant interest in the region amid growing Chinese assertiveness in the South China Sea.

US-India Air Force chiefs discuss Indo-Pacific cooperation

IANS | April 11, 2026 8:02 AM

Washington, April 11 (IANS) The US and India reaffirmed their strategic defence partnership during high-level talks between their air force chiefs, focusing on interoperability, training and regional deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, a media release said.

INS Trikand concludes highly-successful Mombasa visit

IANS | April 10, 2026 8:41 PM

Nairobi, April 10 (IANS) INS Trikand, a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, on Friday departed Kenya's Mombasa following a highly successful Operational Turnaround (OTR) which included professional exchanges, community outreach, while strengthening maritime cooperation with the Kenyan Navy.

Super Sukhoi program: IAF indigenises BrahMos-capable fleet​

IANS | April 10, 2026 7:45 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) In a major drive to achieve ‘atmanirbharata’ in defence preparedness and military prowess, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has undertaken a major indigenisation program to give the fighter jet fleets an edge by equipping them with cutting-edge components and homegrown launchers.​