International Fleet Review held in India: US, Russia and Iran among 74 participants
The Indian Navy conducted the International Fleet Review (IFR) on February 18 off the coast
Defence & Diplomacy
Some UAE companies pull out of Saudi defence show as Gulf rift spills into business
Once the twin pillars of regional security, the two Gulf heavyweights have seen their interests diverge on everything from oil quotas to geopolitics.
Kazakhstan and Pakistan Elevate Relations to Strategic Partnership
In total, 19 documents were signed, with 18 additional agreements concluded during Tokayev’s state visit, marking one of the most substantive diplomatic engagements between Kazakhstan and Pakistan in recent years.
China’s Xi says India, China are ‘friends, partners’
President Xi referred to China and India as the “dragon and the elephant dancing together,” Xinhua said.
Turkey, Spain ink 2.6 billion euro deal for 30 training jets
Ankara has become a leading producer and exporter of drones in recent year
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Pakistan strikes $4 billion deal to sell weapons to Libyan force, officials say
The Libya deal would expand Pakistan’s footprint in North Africa as regional and international powers compete for influence over Libya’s fragmented security institutions and oil-backed economy.
“India follows a pragmatic engagement with Afghan authorities”: Minister
India has not formally recognised the Taliban but is continuing to engage with it.
States must refrain from use of force to seek territorial acquisition: G-20 declaration
A Declaration, adopted with consensus by the heads of state attending the G20 Leaders’ Summit despite US attempts to stop it, also said that states should develop friendly relations among nations,
India Ramps Up Support after Afghan Quake, Vying with China for Influence
Chinese and Indian support is crucial for the Taliban, which seized power after US-led NATO forces withdrew in 2021 but remains shunned by Western nations over restrictions on women and UN sanctions.
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Armenia to Acquire Su-30MKI Multirole Fighter Jets from India
Armenia is nearing completion of a landmark defense agreement with India to acquire Su-30MKI multirole