New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Singapore’s High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, held a meeting with Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General NS Raja Subramani on Tuesday, discussing defence cooperation between the armed forces of two nations through exercises, exchanges and established dialogues. During the meeting, Simon Wong congratulated General Subramani on his appointment as India’s CDS.”Had an introductory call today on Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces, General NS Raja Subramani…
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Seoul, June 7 (IANS) South Korea and Japan on Sunday held a joint maritime search and rescue exercise (SAREX) for the first time in nine years, the South Korean Navy said.The drill was conducted by the South Korean Navy and Japan’s Maritime Self-Defence Force in international waters southeast of Jeju Island, according to the Navy.The exercise involved the South Korean Navy’s 4,900-tonne ROKS Cheon Ja Bong landing ship, Japan’s 7,250-tonne Aegis-equipped Kongo destroyer, and a Japanese maritime p…
Ottawa, June 4 (IANS) A delegation from National Defence College (NDC) of India met counterparts in the Department of National Defence and Global Affairs Canada to identify ways to enhance defence ties between the two nations. A 16-member delegation from National Defence College from India is currently on a five-day visit to Canada.In a statement on X, the Indian High Commission in Canada stated, “The delegation, which includes officers from Indian Armed Forces, Civil Services and five officers …
Singapore, May 31 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held a meeting with House Armed Services Committee Member Pat Harrigan, who led a bipartisan US Congressional Delegation (CODEL), in Singapore on Sunday, with discussions held on regional security, expanding defence cooperation, and advancing shared strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific. In a post on social media platform X, the Ministry of Defence’s Directorate of Public Relations, said, “Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held p…
Singapore, May 31 (IANS) US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has called on America’s allies in the Indo-Pacific region to increase defence spending and strengthen military preparedness to counter China’s growing influence and military expansion, according to a report. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Hegseth stressed that maintaining regional stability would require stronger deterrence, deeper security cooperation and greater contributions from US allies.According to a report by M…
Singapore, May 31 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held a meeting with Defence Ministers of New Zealand and Singapore on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue on Sunday, with discussions focussed on strengthening bilateral ties, enhancing maritime cooperation, advancing information-sharing mechanisms. Sharing details regarding the meeting, the Ministry of Defence stated, “The engagements focused on strengthening bilateral defence ties, enhancing maritime cooperation, advancing info…
Singapore, May 30 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Saturday held a series of bilateral meetings with top global security officials on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, with discussions focused on enhancing bilateral defence cooperation. Singh met Sweden’s State Secretary to the Minister of Defence Peter Sandwall, discussing avenues to strengthen defence cooperation and expanding collaboration in areas including technology and innovation between the two nations….
Singapore, May 30 (IANS) Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi pitched for the possible export of Japan’s advanced Mogami-class frigate to New Zealand on Saturday. Koizumi made the proposal during the first trilateral meeting with his New Zealand and Australian counterparts, Chris Penk and Richard Marles on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue regional security forum in Singapore, Japanese media reported. During the meeting, the ministers reaffirmed their commitment to closer defence …
Singapore, May 30 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Saturday held bilateral discussions here with his Australian counterpart, Meghan Quinn. During the meeting, on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue, both sides reviewed the progress of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, discussed upcoming high-level engagements, and explored opportunities to further strengthen defence cooperation in areas of mutual interest.”Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh held b…
Singapore, May 29 (IANS) India and Canada on Friday discussed ways to strengthen defence cooperation while exploring opportunities for deeper collaboration across several other sectors. The discussions were held during a meeting between Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Canada’s Senior Associate Deputy Minister of National Defence Kelvin Brosseau on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.In a post on X, Ministry of Defence’s Directorate of Public Relations stated, “Both sid…