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Israel and Greece sign giant 'Achilles Shield' defence deal to tackle 'common regional challenges'

IANS | August 31, 2026 3:29 PM

Tel Aviv, Aug 31 (IANS) In a major defence export deal, one of the largest-ever in Israel's history, Israel and Greece on Monday signed the giant 'Achilles Shield' deal, under which Israel will establish a multi-layered defence system in Greece, which includes Israeli systems architecture, including the 'David's Sling' and 'Spider' systems manufactured by Rafael and the 'Barak MX' system manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).

China beefing up military muscle under green energy cover in Tibet

IANS | August 30, 2026 8:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) China portrays the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) as a world‑class clean‑energy frontier, but the rapid build‑out of hydropower, solar, wind, and ultra‑high‑voltage (UHV) transmission across the plateau is also creating a solid web of dual‑use infrastructure that can buttress long‑term military presence near the Indian border, according to an article.

India and Kuwait agree to strengthen defence cooperation

IANS | August 28, 2026 7:04 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The inaugural meeting of the India-Kuwait Joint Defence Committee (JDC) was held in New Delhi on Friday, where the two countries agreed to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation across a wide range of areas, including training, military exercises, military medicine, staff talks, defence industry, and Research and Development.

Defence sector reforms aim to boost India’s military hardware exports

IANS | August 28, 2026 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Department of Defence Production has undertaken a comprehensive set of reforms to simplify the Defence Export Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and the Open General Export Licence (OGEL) framework with the aim of making India a reliable, competitive and trusted global defence manufacturing and export partner, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence on Friday.

India, Sri Lanka discuss ways to deepen maritime security cooperation

IANS | August 27, 2026 9:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Sri Lanka Navy Commander, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, on Thursday called on Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi, with the discussions focusing on the progress of various initiatives under the Bilateral Defence Cooperation Plan between the two countries.

Experts react to ex-CDS Chauhan's remarks on Kirana Hills incident during Op Sindoor

IANS | August 26, 2026 11:46 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Major General Dhruv C Katoch (Retd.), former diplomat KP Fabian and Foreign Affairs expert Waiel Awwad have offered detailed reactions to former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan's recent clarification regarding a possible strike on Pakistan's Kirana Hills during Operation Sindoor.

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