India Approves Historic ₹63,000 Crore Deal For Rafale-Marine Fighter Jets

Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by Indian Defence News

India has officially approved the acquisition of 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets from France in a landmark government-to-government deal valued at approximately ₹63,000 crore.This significant military procurement represents a major enhancement to India's naval aviation capabilities and further strengthens the strategic partnership between India and France. The deal comes after extensive negotiations between the two countries and addresses critical...

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Indigenous Pre-Heaters For Indian Army Tanks: A Strategic Leap Towards Self-Reliance

Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by Indian Defence News

Chandrapur-based DND Enterprises has achieved a significant milestone in India's defence indigenisation efforts by successfully developing pre-heating systems for the Indian Army's Russian-origin T-90 and T-72 main battle tanks deployed at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) along China. The first commercial batch of these indigenously manufactured pre-heaters is being delivered today, marking an important advancement in reducing...

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Following Talks With EAM S Jaishankar: Marco Rubio Speaks With Pakistan's Deputy PM Ishaq Dar

Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by Indian Defence News

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in separate discussions with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar this week, reflecting a strategic outreach to South Asia.Talks With EAM S Jaishankar (India)Rubio's conversation with Jaishankar focused on strengthening the US-India strategic partnership, emphasizing collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region, trade, and tariffs. Both...

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India Eager To Work With UAE For Defence Co-Production And Co-Development: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by Indian Defence News

India and the UAE are set to deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership following the official visit of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Defence Minister of the UAE, to India from April 8–9, 2025. The visit focused on enhancing cooperation in defence, trade, technology, and connectivity.Key Developments In...

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NASA-ISRO NISAR Mission Launch Date Under Review

Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by Indian Defence News

Work on the NISAR satellite has been completed at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Satellite Integration and Testing Establishment in Bengaluru, and preparations are under way to transport it to the launch site at the agency’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on India’s south-eastern coast.NASA and ISRO now are reviewing potential launch dates for the NISAR...

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Security Interests of India, Sri Lanka Interlinked: Foreign Secretary Misri On Defence MoU

Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by Indian Defence News

India and Sri Lanka have recently signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation, marking a significant step in strengthening their bilateral ties, particularly in the defence sector.This agreement comes after nearly four decades of strained relations following India's intervention during Sri Lanka's civil war in the late 1980s. Below are the key highlights of this...

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Experts From India, Bhutan Warn of Risks From China's Proposed Dam On Brahmaputra

Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by Indian Defence News

Experts from India and Bhutan have expressed serious concerns about China's plans to build the "world's largest dam" on the Brahmaputra River, highlighting potential environmental and geopolitical risks. Neeraj Singh Manhas, Advisor at Parley Policy Initiative, warned that while China may justify the project as part of its renewable energy push, it could have significant ramifications for India,...

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'Immense Priority' For India: Rajnath Singh Discusses Comprehensive Strategic Partnership With UAE Counterpart

Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by Indian Defence News

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a significant meeting with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Defence Minister of the UAE, to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UAE.Singh described this partnership as an "immense priority" for India, emphasizing cooperation in defence, co-production, co-development projects,...

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Both India, UAE Committed To Work Towards Peace And Prosperity In Region: Rajnath Singh

Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by Indian Defence News

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE's Deputy Prime Minister & Defence Minister, during his official visit to India on April 8-9, 2025.The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and aligning it with advancements in trade and business ties, guided by...

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India-UAE Partnership A Model of Trust And Shared Vision: Goyal

Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by Indian Defence News

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal emphasised the robust and evolving partnership between India and the UAE during the Dubai-India Business Forum held in Mumbai. Addressing the forum, which was attended by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Goyal described the relationship as a "model of prosperity, trust, and shared vision."He...

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President Murmu Emplanes For Slovak Republic After Concluding 'Fruitful' State Visit To Portugal

Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by Indian Defence News

President Droupadi Murmu is currently on a historic four-day state visit to Portugal and Slovakia from April 7 to 10, marking significant milestones in India's diplomatic relations with both nations.Slovakia Visit (April 9–10)President Murmu arrived in Vienna on April 8 and proceeded to Bratislava for her visit to Slovakia at the invitation of Slovakian President Peter Pellegrini. This...

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President Murmu Addresses Indian Diaspora In Portugal, Highlights Strong Bilateral Ties

Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by Indian Defence News

President Droupadi Murmu addressed the Indian diaspora in Portugal during a reception hosted by the Indian Ambassador as part of her state visit. She highlighted the community's role in reflecting India's diversity and shared values of democracy, pluralism, and fraternity that bind India and Portugal. President Murmu acknowledged the strong cultural ties between the two nations, including the popularity...

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US Govt Discontinues Undergraduate Exchange Programme For Pakistani Students After 15 Years

Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by Indian Defence News

The United States has officially discontinued the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) for Pakistani students after 15 years.Administered by the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP), this program provided semester-long, non-degree academic and cultural exchange opportunities for Pakistani undergraduate students at U.S. universities.The program, launched in 2010, was designed to foster leadership, community engagement, and mutual...

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Russia Spacecraft Lifts Off To ISS With NASA Astronaut, 2 Russian ROSCOSMOS Cosmonauts

Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by Indian Defence News

A Russian Soyuz-2.1a rocket, named the "Victory Rocket" to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, successfully launched on April 8, 2025, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.The rocket carried the Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft with three crew members: Russian cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky, and NASA astronaut Jonathan Kim. The launch occurred at 5:47...

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Ten Arrested After Mob Attack On Global Fast Food Chain KFC In Karachi

Wednesday, April 09, 2025 by Indian Defence News

Ten individuals were arrested after a mob attacked a Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) outlet in Karachi's Defence Housing Authority (DHA) area on Tuesday evening, according to police reports cited by Dawn.Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Syed Asad Raza stated that approximately 40 people, primarily young individuals armed with sticks and stones, stormed the fast food restaurant on Korangi Road,...

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