Defence Cooperation

India and Uzbekistan reaffirmed their historical linkages by naming Samarkand and Agra as sister cities

For New Delhi, a nautical pact with France sends a strong message to India's geopolitical antagonists in maritime Asia

The agreement with Oman can be seen as a move that bolsters India's strategy to counter China in the Indian Ocean region where it is increasingly making inroads

North Korea's dangerous provocative behaviour prompts the US and Japan to advance their multilateral security and defence cooperation India, S Korea, Australia

US and Japan will step up their defence cooperation to deal with the threat from nuclear-armed North Korea as tensions in East Asia remain high

Narendra Modi's forthcoming visit to the US provides an opportunity to highlight the value of an India that is willing to play a greater burden-sharing role

India and France said they will enhance cooperation to tackle terrorism as PM Narendra Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron

Narendra Modi's Spain visit, a first by an Indian PM in 30 years, saw the countries seal seven agreements in areas ranging from cybersecurity to civil aviation

Guided missile destroyer INS Mumbai, stealth frigate INS Trishul and fleet tanker INS Aditya are taking part in the Varuna exercise, which will continue till 30 April

China plans to step up military cooperation with Pakistan to produce ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and a multi-role combat aircraft, say Chinese media reports