Indian Defence News

PM Modi with NATO chief Mark Rutte, President of the EU Commission Ursula von der LeyenThe European Commission has formally advanced the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to the Council for approval, marking a decisive step towards what is expected to be the largest trade pact ever signed between the two sides.If authorised, the deal could be signed by December 2026 and enter ...

Member states of BRICS formally adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026 at the summit held in Delhi on 12 September, condemning the Pahalgam terrorist attack in the strongest terms.The declaration reaffirmed the grouping’s collective commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms, including the cross-border movement of terrorists, terrorism financing and the existence of safe...

India's cryogenic engine journey spans 34 years of perseverance, technological denial, and eventual self-reliance that transformed the nation into one of only six countries with this advanced capability. What began as a thwarted technology transfer deal in 1991 culminated in fully indigenous engines powering missions to the Moon and enabling human spaceflight ambitions.The Genes...

Russia has formally offered India its advanced Izdeliye 177S engine for the Indian Air Force’s Su-30MKI fleet, according to Russian state-owned agency Sputnik.The proposal was tabled as Moscow pushes a wider package of defence cooperation during President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi.The offer comes at a time when India and Russia are discussing a major upgrade of nearly ...

Chinese President Xi Jinping has landed in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, accompanied by two of his most powerful aides — Cai Qi and Wang Yi — signalling the high diplomatic weight of his visit.This marks Xi’s first trip to India in nearly seven years, with a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to be closely watched for its impact on India‑China relatio...