US report flags gaps in civilian oversight of Pakistan’s military spending

IANS | August 21, 2026 9:11 PM

Jerusalem, Aug 21 (IANS) The recent US State Department’s 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report has highlighted serious gaps in parliamentary and civilian oversight of Pakistan’s military and intelligence budgets, recommending greater scrutiny of their spending. The findings raised an uncomfortable question about Pakistan’s democratic system, particularly why its elected representatives are unable to effectively scrutinise military and intelligence expenditures, a report has stated.

Pakistan signs high-profile defence pacts, but fails to protect its own seafarers: Report

IANS | August 21, 2026 8:54 PM

Islamabad, Aug 21 (IANS) Days after Pakistan signed the high-profile Mecca Joint Defence Agreement with Turkey and Saudi Arabia, three Pakistani sailors were among six people killed in a Houthi attack on the commercial vessel Tihamah in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, underscoring the stark disconnect between high-level security agreements and the safety of ordinary Pakistani seafarers, a report has stated.

India-Russia discuss ways to increase armed forces interaction at Working Group meeting

IANS | August 21, 2026 8:32 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) A meeting of the Working Group on Planning of the Russia-India Intergovernmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation was held in New Delhi, during which both sides discussed ways to expand interaction between armed forces.

High-level UK delegation visits National Defence College

IANS | August 21, 2026 8:24 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) A high-level delegation from the UK led by Jeremy Pocklington, Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Defence of the UK, visited the National Defence College (NDC) in New Delhi on Friday.

PM Modi outlines opportunities for Japan to partner Indian companies, start-ups in defence sector

IANS | August 20, 2026 9:47 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined his vision for further strengthening the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan as Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, who is on an official visit to India, called on him on Thursday.

Will devote all my efforts to turn discussions into outcomes: Japanese Defence Minister after meeting Rajnath Singh

IANS | August 20, 2026 9:23 PM

Tokyo/New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, who met his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Thursday, said that he will devote all his efforts to turning discussions into concrete outcomes.

India, Japan reaffirm commitment to deepen bilateral defence cooperation

IANS | August 20, 2026 4:44 PM

Tokyo/New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) India and Japan on Thursday welcomed the steady strengthening of bilateral defence cooperation, including engagement between their respective ministries and services, based on shared strategic perspectives under the 'Japan-India Special Strategic and Global Partnership' which constitutes one of the pillars for peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.

Japanese Defence Minister hails ties with India, says 'we help each other in trouble'

IANS | August 20, 2026 1:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Thursday highlighted the strong cooperation between India and Japan, citing the Indian Navy's timely assistance during a medical emergency involving a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessel as an example.

Close alignment on India's MAHASAGAR, Japan's FOIP more important than ever before: Rajnath Singh

IANS | August 20, 2026 1:16 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that a close alignment between India's MAHASAGAR vision and Japan's Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) initiative is "more important now than ever before" and emphasised the deep strategic interlinkages between the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Japanese Defence Minister receives warm welcome in Delhi, to hold talks with Rajnath Singh

IANS | August 20, 2026 12:18 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday received his Japanese counterpart, Shinjiro Koizumi, in New Delhi, for high-level talks to deepen defence cooperation between the two countries.

Defence

US report flags gaps in civilian oversight of Pakistan’s military spending

Pakistan signs high-profile defence pacts, but fails to protect its own seafarers: Report

India-Russia discuss ways to increase armed forces interaction at Working Group meeting

High-level UK delegation visits National Defence College

PM Modi outlines opportunities for Japan to partner Indian companies, start-ups in defence sector

Will devote all my efforts to turn discussions into outcomes: Japanese Defence Minister after meeting Rajnath Singh

India, Japan reaffirm commitment to deepen bilateral defence cooperation

Japanese Defence Minister hails ties with India, says 'we help each other in trouble'

Close alignment on India's MAHASAGAR, Japan's FOIP more important than ever before: Rajnath Singh

Japanese Defence Minister receives warm welcome in Delhi, to hold talks with Rajnath Singh

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