Riyadh, July 27 (IANS) Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry said on Monday that its air defences had intercepted a number of drones launched from Iraqi territory, which attempted to target oil facilities in the kingdom.The ministry’s spokesman Turki Al-Malki said in a statement on social media that Saudi air defences intercepted and destroyed several drones over the past hours as they attempted to target oil facilities in the Eastern Province and Riyadh.Al-Malki said the attempts were launched from I…
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Tokyo, July 16 (IANS) Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi attended a reception at the residence of India’s Ambassador to Japan, Nagma Mallick, on Thursday with both sides pledging to strengthen defence ties between two nations. “Attended a reception at the Indian Ambassador’s Residence tonight. Pledged with Ambassador Naqma Mohammadi Malik to strengthen Japan-India defence ties,” Koizumi posted on X later. The development comes as Koizumi plans to visit India in August to hold talks with …
Auckland, July 11 (IANS) India and New Zealand on Saturday announced the creation of a Strategic Partnership and unveiled a comprehensive ‘India-New Zealand Strategic Partnership: Roadmap to 2030’ to guide cooperation across key areas including political engagement, defence and security, trade, education, science and technology, culture and regional cooperation.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met in Auckland on Saturday and endorsed the road map as a…
Washington, June 29 (IANS) Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sudarshini undertook a series of high-level engagements, including hosting Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra and Lieutenant Governor of Maryland Aruna Miller, during its port call at Baltimore, Maryland. The crew also participated in the Baltimore City Parade. “Forging Maritime Bonds Across the Atlantic. During her port call at Baltimore, Indian Navy’s Tall Ship INS Sudarshini undertook a series of high-level engagements, including hosting Vinay M…
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) The Centre has summarily rejected the Opposition’s ‘narrative building exercise’ over Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s old statement on Operation Sindoor in the Parliament, related to loss of lives in the military exercise, and termed its assertions as “deliberately misleading and factually incorrect.” The Defence Ministry, taking note of certain social media posts, said that this is a deliberate attempt to “misrepresent” Raksha Mantri’s address delive…
Washington, June 27 (IANS) Indian naval ship INS Sudarshini arrived at the Port of Baltimore in the United States’ Maryland, underscoring India’s rich maritime heritage as well as the enduring bonds of friendship and cooperation between the navies of both countries, the Ministry of Defence announced on Saturday. As part of its landmark transoceanic expedition, Lokayan 26, the vessel reached Baltimore on Friday (local time) after sailing from Norfolk, Virginia. The passage included a transit thro…
Jammu, June 25 (IANS) The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has constructed a vital 140-foot Bailey bridge in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, restoring connectivity between Gulabgarh and the Machail area. Lt Colonel Suneel Bartwal, Defence Ministry spokesperson, said in a statement that the bridge at Chishoti was completed in just 12 days by the 118 Road Construction Company of 35 Border Roads Task Force under Project Sampark.He described it as a “significant achievement demonstrating…
Ulaanbaatar, June 20 (IANS) A 40-member Indian Army contingent, including two lady officers, on Saturday participated in the opening ceremony of the 23rd edition of multilateral exercise Khaan Quest 2026, at Five Hills Training Area in Mongolia’s capital Ulaanbaatar. The exercise will continue till July 3. “The exercise brings together military forces from across the world to enhance interoperability and collaboration in peace support operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter,…
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Ministry of Defence on Friday signed a contract with Bharat Forge Limited, Pune for the acquisition of 12 sets of 1.25 MW Marine Gas Turbine Generators, with minimum 60 per cent indigenous content, for the Indian Navy at a total cost of around Rs 425 crore.The contract was inked under Buy (Indian) category in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. The project reinforces the Government’s commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make-in-India by creating…
Hyderabad, June 12 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that the BJP works for the next generation and not the next election.“We are not concerned about the next election, but rather the next generation,” he said while addressing the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sammelan’ in Secunderabad on Friday.He claimed that there is a difference between the BJP’s words and actions. “In all the states where the BJP is in power, all illegal intruders are being driven out. This work has also b…