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Philippines President lauds India's expanding defence footprint, Brahmos project

IANS | August 5, 2025 3:51 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Philippines President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr. on Tuesday expressed readiness to work with India towards a free and open Indo-Pacific while expressing satisfaction over the rapid pace of the Philippines ongoing defence modernization and the expanding capabilities and footprint of India's indigenous defence industry as a partner in this undertaking that is exemplified by the Brahmos project.

India, Philippines conduct first bilateral maritime exercise, strengthen naval ties

IANS | August 5, 2025 2:22 PM

Manila, Aug 5 (IANS) The navies of India and the Philippines successfully conducted their first-ever bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) from August 3 to 4, showcasing advanced naval manoeuvres and underlining the growing security partnership between the two nations, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) stated.

Pakistan's real power centre: Asim Munir's military rule in civilians' clothing (IANS Analysis)

IANS | August 4, 2025 9:03 PM

Islamabad: As Field Marshal Asim Munir wrapped up yet another high-profile visit to China, Pakistan's indispensable "iron brother", it carries an explicit message for both domestic and external audiences that Pakistan's top General is not just the Chief of Army Staff. He is the country's de facto head of state, foreign minister, and economic strategist rolled into one uniformed figure.

Operation Sindoor: Delhi Assembly members hail PM Modi, Armed forces

IANS | August 4, 2025 5:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) A discussion in the Delhi Assembly on Operation Sindoor and Operation Mahadev on Monday witnessed sharp exchanges between the ruling BJP and the opposition AAP, with Power Minister Ashish Sood leading the House in hailing the success of the military action under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India Navy Chief visits headquarters of Japan's Maritime Self Defence Force

IANS | August 2, 2025 5:04 PM

Tokyo, Aug 2 (IANS) Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi was apprised of Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force's (JMSDF) organisational structure, objectives and operational role during his visit to the Fleet Headquarters and the Maritime Operations Centre in Tokyo, on Saturday.

Indian envoy receives final 16 Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft in Spain

IANS | August 2, 2025 4:41 PM

Madrid, Aug 2 (IANS) In a major boost to India's defence capabilities, the last of the 16 Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft were received on Saturday by Indian Ambassador to Spain, Dinesh K Patnaik along with senior officials from the Indian Air Force in the Spanish city of Seville. The handover took place two months ahead of schedule at the Airbus Defence and Space assembly line in Seville.

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