Brahmos advances India’s rise as major defence arms exporter: Report

IANS | May 18, 2026 9:37 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) As India advances on its path to becoming a major arms exporter, the BrahMos missile stands out as a symbol of its growing defence strength. Expanding expertise in missile manufacture and the increasing outreach, especially in the Global South, are strengthening India’s “Defence Atmanirbharta", while elevating its position on the global stage, a report said on Monday.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Hanoi on two-day Vietnam visit

IANS | May 18, 2026 4:28 PM

Hanoi, May 18 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Hanoi Monday afternoon on a two-day visit to Vietnam, marking 10 years of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations which was upgraded to Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the State Visit of the Vietnamese President To Lam, earlier this month.

Trade, defence & 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision: MEA Secy Sibi George on PM Modi's historic Sweden visit

IANS | May 18, 2026 4:47 AM

Gothenburg (Sweden), May 18 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his successful and historic visit to Sweden on Sunday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (West) Sibi George said that the Prime Minister discussed further elevating ties covering trade, global geopolitical situation and a pitched in for a 'Viksit Bharat 2047 vision projecting Swedish companies to invest in India's growth and therefore projecting a win-win partnership for both the countries.

China bigger threat than USSR: Ex-US Defence Secy

IANS | May 18, 2026 12:33 AM

Washington, May 18 (IANS) Former US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has warned that the United States is facing one of the most dangerous periods in its modern history, saying that China poses a broader and more formidable challenge than the Soviet Union ever did.

Trump may use Taiwan arms as China leverage: US envoy

IANS | May 17, 2026 9:53 PM

Washington, May 17 (IANS) Concerns are growing in Taiwan after President Donald Trump indicated that future US arms sales to Taipei could become part of broader negotiations with China following his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.