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- Telephone conversation with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi President of Russia 30 Jun 2023 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi at the latter's initiative.
- Need for military capability development in the emerging warfare landscape, says CDS Gen Anil Chauhan India PIB 30 Jun 2023 -- Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, has stressed on the need for military capability development in the emerging warfare landscape.
- MoD signs a contract of Rs. 2725 Cr with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd for Medium Refit with Life Certification of Submarine INS Shankush India PIB 30 Jun 2023 -- Ministry of Defence has signed a contract on 30th June, 2023 for Medium Refit with Life Certification (MRLC) of Sub-Surface Killer (SSK) Class of Submarine "INS Shankush" with M/S Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai at an overall cost of Rs. 2725 Cr.
- LIGHT COMBAT AIRCRAFT TEJAS COMPLETES SEVEN YEARS OF SERVICE IN INDIAN AIR FORCE India PIB 30 Jun 2023 -- On 01 July 2023, the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) will complete seven years of service in the Indian Air Force. Christened Tejas in 2003, the aircraft is a multi- role platform that ranks amongst the best in its class.
- Transferring advanced US military hardware to India will endanger strategic stability in region: Pakistan Press TV 29 Jun 2023 -- Pakistan has reportedly expressed its deep concerns to the United States about transferring of advanced American military hardware and technology to India.
- India Urged to End Arms Exports to War-Torn Myanmar VOA 29 Jun 2023 -- A Myanmar pressure group is urging India to stop selling arms to their war-torn country's military and asking its Western allies to join the call, singling out Sweden and the United States.
- INS SUNAYNA ENTERS BEIRA, MOZAMBIQUE India PIB 29 Jun 2023 -- INS Sunayna, based at Southern Naval Command Kochi, entered Port Beira, Mozambique on 28 Jun 23. The ship was received by Mozambique Navy personnel and DA Pretoria, amidst fanfare of military band. To enhance Maritime partnership and interoperability, both Navies will engage in professional exchanges, cross deck visits and sports fixtures. The ship will be conducting a medical camp as part of Indian Navy's community outreach programme. On completion of harbour phase, a joint EEZ surveillance with Mozambique Navy is also planned.
- 2nd meeting of India-Tanzania Joint Defence Cooperation Committee held in Arusha India PIB 29 Jun 2023 -- The second edition of Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting between India and Tanzania was held in Arusha on June 28 & 29, 2023. The Indian delegation, led by Joint Secretary Shri Amitabh Prasad, included senior officials from Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces. The High Commissioner of India to Tanzania Shri Binay S Pradhan also attended the meeting.
- INS KIRPAN SETS SAIL TO VIETNAM India PIB 28 Jun 2023 -- During the recent visit of Gen Phan Van Giang, Minister of Defence of Vietnam, to India from 17 - 19 Jun 23, Hon'ble Raksha Mantri had announced gifting of in-service missile corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam. Towards executing the same, INS Kirpan has cast-off today from Visakhapatnam on her final journey from India to Vietnam.
- INS TRISHUL ARRIVES IN SEYCHELLES TO PARTICIPATE IN SEYCHELLES NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS ON 29 JUN 23 India PIB 28 Jun 2023 -- INS Trishul made a port call at Seychelles as part of Operational Deployment reflecting India's cordial ties with her maritime neighbours. During the visit, the Commanding Officer paid courtesy calls to H.E. Mr Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister of Foreign Affairs and senior defence Leaders of Seychelles Armed Forces. He also called on High Commissioner of India to Seychelles, Mr Kartik Pande,.
- IAF CONDUCTS CAPSTONE SEMINAR FOR THE SECOND 'WARFARE & AEROSPACE STRATEGY PROGRAM' India PIB 28 Jun 2023 -- The Indian Air Force today conducted a Capstone Seminar at the Air Force Auditorium, New Delhi, marking the culmination of the No. 2 Warfare & Aerospace Strategy Program (WASP). The seminar was conducted under the aegis of the College of Air Warfare and Centre for Air Power Studies.
- White House, Reporters Condemn Harassment of Journalist Over Questions to Indian PM VOA 28 Jun 2023 -- The White House has condemned an online harassment campaign targeting a Wall Street Journal reporter who asked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about his human rights record during a joint press conference last week.
- DRDO organises 'Anusandhaan Chintan Shivir' to encourage Defence R&D in Industry & Academia India PIB 27 Jun 2023 -- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) organised an 'Anusandhaan Chintan Shivir' in New Delhi on June 27, 2023, with the aim to encourage Defence R&D within the industry and academia. Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan was the Chief Guest at the event.
- Top Indian Officials Press Manipur State Leaders to Engage Warring Ethnic Groups in Talks VOA 27 Jun 2023 -- Top Indian government officials are pressing their state-level counterparts in northeastern Manipur state to engage warring ethnic factions in talks as they try to defuse weeks of deadly violence between majority Hindu Meiteis and Christian tribal Kukis.
- Demarche conveyed to the U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 26 Jun 2023 -- The US Deputy Chief of Mission was called to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this evening and a demarche was made to him regarding the US-India Joint Statement, issued on 22 June 2023.
- National security our top-most priority: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in Jammu India PIB 26 Jun 2023 -- National security is the Government's top-most priority and it is committed to protect the sovereignty, unity & integrity of the country. This was stated by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while addressing a 'National Security Conclave' in Jammu on June 26, 2023. He asserted that India has witnessed a paradigm shift in its security scenario in the last nine years. He pointed out that India's image in 2013-14 was that of a weak nation which allowed its adversaries to create problems, but today the country has the ability to overcome every threat.
- INTERACTIVE CONFERENCE & B2B SESSION ON INDIGENISATION REQUIREMENTS OF INDIAN NAVY: OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDUSTRIES India PIB 26 Jun 2023 -- An 'Interactive Conference & B2B Session on Indigenisation Requirements of Indian Navy: Opportunities for Industries' was conducted by the Indian Navy in association with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) on 26 Jun 23 at Hari Shankar Singhania Commission Auditorium of FICCI, FICCI Federation House.
- India's Manipur extends ban on internet services until June 30 amid ongoing violence People's Daily 26 Jun 2023 -- A ban on internet services in India's northeastern state of Manipur has been extended till June 30 in the wake of continuing incidents of violence, said an official order from the state government on Sunday.
- In Copenhagen, Andriy Yermak held a series of meetings with national security advisors to the leaders of India, South Africa, Türkiye, Japan and the EU institutions President of Ukraine 25 Jun 2023
- Two Civilians Killed in Indian Attack in Kashmir Region - Pakistan's Foreign Ministry Sputnik 25 Jun 2023 -- At least two civilians were killed and another one was injured as a result of an Indian forces' attack on the Satwal sector in the disputed Kashmir region, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said.
- Acquisition of MQ-9B drones: Speculative reports uncalled for India PIB 25 Jun 2023 -- The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), on June 15, 2023, accorded the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for acquisition of 31 MQ-9B (16 Sky Guardian and 15 Sea Guardian) High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) for Tri-Services from the USA through Foreign Military Sale (FMS) route. The AoN included the number of UAVs to be procured along with associated equipment.
- Army frees 12 militants in India's Manipur after being surrounded by mob People's Daily 25 Jun 2023 -- Indian army on Sunday said it has released a dozen militants in the northeastern state of Manipur after being surrounded by a women-led mob of over 1,200 people.
- Pakistan slams Biden-Modi talks as 'misleading, unwarranted' Press TV 24 Jun 2023 -- Pakistan has blasted as "unwarranted" a joint statement issued by Washington and New Delhi following a meeting at the White House between US President Joe Biden and visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing it of being a base for terrorist attacks.
- Pakistan: Civilians Killed in Kashmir in Indian Cross-Border Fire VOA 24 Jun 2023 -- Pakistan said Saturday that "unprovoked" cross-border shelling by India had killed at least two civilians and "critically" injured another inside the Pakistan-administered part of the disputed Kashmir region.
- INS TARKASH AT MUSCAT (19-22 JUN 23) India PIB 24 Jun 2023 -- Indian Naval Ship Tarkash made a port call to Muscat, Oman from 19 to 22 Jun 2023. During the visit, the ship undertook myraid activities in support of GoI initiative 'Ocean Ring of Yoga' as part of 9th International Yoga Day 2023, in coordination with EoI, Muscat, Oman.
- INS TRISHUL VISIT TO PORT OF TOAMASINA India PIB 24 Jun 2023 -- INS Trishul made a port call at Toamasina, Madagascar from 19 - 22 Jun 2023 as part of Operational Deployment reflecting India's cordial ties with its maritime neighbours. As part of the theme 'Ocean Ring of Yoga', 9th International Yoga Day was celebrated wherein 352 personnel comprising ship's company, officials from Governor's and Mayor's office, Malagasy Armed Forces, Women Police, members of Indian Embassy (including the Ambassador of India), doctors, nurses, members of Indian diaspora and local citizens participated in the event. H.E. Mr. Rafidison Richard Theodore, Governor of Antsiranana Region, Madagascar was the Chief Guest for the event.
- INS SUNAYNA VISITS MOMBASA, KENYA India PIB 24 Jun 2023 -- INS Sunayna visited Mombasa, Kenya from 20-23 Jun 23 towards strengthening bilateral ties with maritime neighbours on the theme of Ocean Ring of Yoga. On arrival, the ship was received by reps from High Commission of India. The Commanding Officer called upon Brigadier Y S Abdi, Deputy Commander of Kenya Navy and highlighted the significance of Yoga towards bringing the world together. On the occasion of International Day of Yoga on 21 Jun 23, a joint Yoga session was conducted onboard with the participation of Indian Navy personnel and Kenyan Defence Forces.
- Response to Media Queries on US-India Joint Statement Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Jun 2023 -- Responding to media queries regarding the US-India Joint Statement of 22 June 2023, the Spokesperson said:
- Pakistan Rejects US, India Call to Curb Cross-Border Terrorism VOA 23 Jun 2023 -- Islamabad has rejected a joint call by the U.S. and India for Pakistan to act against perpetrators of cross-border terrorism, calling it "unwarranted, one-sided and misleading."
- Prime Minister's meeting with President of USA India MEA 23 Jun 2023 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is on Official State Visit to USA. He visited the White House today morning, where he was accorded a ceremonial welcome by H.E. Mr. Joseph Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. Thousands of Indian-Americans were also present at the occasion to welcome the Prime Minister.
- Transcript of Special briefing by Foreign Secretary on Prime Minister's visit to USA India MEA 23 Jun 2023
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum Event US Dept. of State 23 Jun 2023
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a State Luncheon in Honor of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi US Dept. of State 23 Jun 2023
- Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Modi of the Republic of India in Meeting with Senior Officials and CEOs of Technology Companies The White House 23 Jun 2023
- Remarks by Vice President Harris and Prime Minister Modi of the Republic of India at State Luncheon The White House 23 Jun 2023
- Prime Minister's Address to the Joint Sitting of the US Congress India MEA 23 Jun 2023
- Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Modi of the Republic of India at State Dinner The White House 22 Jun 2023
- Militancy Resurfacing in Jammu Division on Indian Side of J&K VOA 22 Jun 2023 -- Militance by separatist insurgents in Jammu, part of India's Jammu and Kashmir territory, is resurfacing after a gap of 14 years, a former top military officer told VOA June 20.
- Defense Part of Deepening Overall U.S.-India Relationship DoD News 22 Jun 2023 -- The United States and India have made tremendous progress toward promoting peace and security not only in the Indo-Pacific region, but globally, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said during a news conference today.
- India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS X) launched in Washington DC, U.S. India PIB 22 Jun 2023 -- India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS X) was launched at an event in Washington DC, USA on 21 June 2023. The INDUS X event was co-organised by Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), Ministry of Defence, and US Department of Defence (DoD) and hosted by US-India Business Council (USIBC).
- Beijing looms large as Modi visits White House Radio Free Asia 22 Jun 2023 -- Banned by the State Department from traveling to the United States until he became India's prime minister in 2014, Narendra Modi was on Thursday ushered into the White House for the second time in as many years amid praise from U.S. President Joe Biden.
- Modi Tells US Lawmakers US-India Partnership Is Strong VOA 22 Jun 2023 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told U.S. lawmakers Thursday the United States-India partnership is bound by the shared values of respecting debate and equality in a democracy.
- Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Modi of the Republic of India in Joint Press Conference The White House 22 Jun 2023
- Joint Statement from the United States and India The White House 22 Jun 2023
- Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Modi of the Republic of India at Arrival Ceremony The White House 22 Jun 2023
- Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Modi of the Republic of India Before Bilateral Meeting The White House 22 Jun 2023
- Fact Sheet: India-U.S. Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) DOD 21 Jun 2023
- Roadmap for U.S.-India Defense Industrial Cooperation DOD 21 Jun 2023
- Launch of the India-U.S. Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) DoD 21 Jun 2023 -- The U.S. Department of Defense and the Indian Ministry of Defense launched the India-U.S. Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) today at a catalyst event hosted by the U.S.-India Business Council.
- India's Modi, Biden Emphasize Nations' People-to-People Ties VOA 21 Jun 2023 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched his official state visit to the White House by acknowledging the one thing that, more than anything, ties the two nations together: their people.
- India to Give Vietnam Warship as the Two Countries Tighten Defense Ties VOA 20 Jun 2023 -- India has said it will give a naval warship to Vietnam in the latest signal of tightening defense ties between the two countries, which share concerns about China's assertiveness.
- U.S., India Rapidly Expand Their Military Cooperation DoD News 20 Jun 2023 -- This is a transformational moment in the U.S.-India defense partnership, a senior Defense Department official said at the Pentagon today.
- Prime Minister's departure statement ahead of his visit to USA and Egypt India MEA 20 Jun 2023
- U.S. Prepared To Raise Russian Oil, Arms Purchases Even While Feting Modi During State Visit RFE/RL 20 Jun 2023 -- White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said there will be "deliverables" on the defense cooperation front when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Washington later this week, but declined to provide details.
- Beijing Welcomes Expansion of BRICS Sputnik 20 Jun 2023 -- China welcomes more countries joining BRICS, because the bloc is committed to strengthening the representation and voice of emerging and developing countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Tuesday, a day after Bangladesh confirmed that it had applied for membership.
- Biden Rolls Out White House Red Carpet for Modi VOA 20 Jun 2023 -- In a clear sign that India is increasingly crucial for the United States, the White House will be rolling out its full pageantry on Thursday for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official state visit and state dinner.
- Transcript of Special briefing by Foreign Secretary on Prime Minister's visit to USA and Egypt (June 19, 2023) India MEA 19 Jun 2023
- INDIAN ARMY CONTINGENT PARTICIPATES IN MULTINATIONAL JOINT EXERCISE "EX KHAAN QUEST 2023" IN MONGOLIA India PIB 19 Jun 2023 -- Multinational Peacekeeping Joint Exercise "Ex Khaan Quest 2023" featuring participation from military contingents and observers from over 20 countries has commenced in Mongolia today. Mr Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, the Hon'ble President of Mongolia inaugurated the Exercise in a ceremony organised at the exercise location in Mongolia. The exercise is co-sponsored by Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF) and United States Army Pacific Command (USARPAC).
- Raksha Mantri & Minister of National Defence of Vietnam hold talks in New Delhi to carry forward bilateral defence cooperation India PIB 19 Jun 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held talks with Minister of National Defence of Vietnam General Phan Van Gang in New Delhi on June 19, 2023. Progress on various bilateral defence cooperation initiatives was reviewed during the meeting, with both sides expressing satisfaction at the ongoing engagements.
- Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh says, the world now listens attentively to what India says as its stature has risen in the past nine years India PIB 18 Jun 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has said that the stature of India in the international forum has risen in the past nine years and the world now listens to it attentively. Addressing a gathering of successful candidates of UPSC Civil Services Exam in an event organised in Lucknow on June 18, 2023, Raksha Mantri stressed that the idea of developed India is not mere a dream now, but is becoming reality under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Geopolitics Seen as Driving Close Indo-US Ties During Modi US Visit VOA 18 Jun 2023 -- As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to the United States for a state visit this week, officials in both countries expressed optimism about a trip that is being billed as a milestone in relations between the two countries.
- Self-reliance a necessity as India faces double border threat & new dimensions of warfare: Raksha Mantri in Lucknow India PIB 17 Jun 2023 -- Self-reliance is not an option but a necessity, as India is facing a double threat on its borders, along with new dimensions of warfare that are emerging in today's fast-changing world. This was stated by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh during a defence dialogue on 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' organised by STRIVE think-tank, a veterans' initiative, and a media organisation in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on June 17, 2023.
- 20 countries favor membership in BRICS: Russian diplomat Press TV 16 Jun 2023 -- Nearly 20 states have sought to join the BRICS group of countries as more nations realize the benefits of joining the economic bloc, according to a senior Russian diplomat.
- India and China in tit-for-tat row over journalists Radio Free Asia 15 Jun 2023 -- In a slow-motion blow-up that has been underway since March, a diplomatic row between China and India over journalist visas has prompted each side to minimize the other's media presence in their territories.
- Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD signs Rs 500 crore contract to strengthen Indian Army's communication system India PIB 15 Jun 2023 -- Giving a further boost to indigenous manufacturing of defence equipment and incentivize the private sector to engage in realizing the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Ministry of Defence inked a contract on June 15, 2023 in New Delhi with ICOMM Tele Limited, Hyderabad for the procurement of 1,035 numbers of 5/7.5 Ton Radio Relay Communication equipment containers.
- Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Travel to India The White House 15 Jun 2023
- US pushing India to seal big armed drone deal during Modi's visit: Report Press TV 14 Jun 2023 -- US President Joe Biden's administration is reportedly pushing India to overcome its bureaucratic hurdles in order to progress a deal for buying a dozen American-made armed drones, as it seeks to deepen military ties between the two countries in a bid to "weaken" Russia and China.
- Chinese journalists hamstrung by India's unfair visa policies Global Times 14 Jun 2023 -- The rift between China and India over the issuance of visas for journalists continued after Indian authorities refused to review and approve applications for Chinese reporters to work in the country. The number of Chinese journalists in India has dropped from a previous 14 to one.
- US National Security Advisor calls on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi India MEA 13 Jun 2023
- Meeting of National Security Advisor, Shri Ajit Doval with National Security Advisor of USA, H.E. Mr. Jake Sullivan India MEA 13 Jun 2023
- Transcript of Special Briefing by External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar on G20 Development Ministers' Meeting, Varanasi India MEA 13 Jun 2023
- LAUNCH OF 'ANJADIP' THIRD SHIP OF ASW SWC (GRSE) AND KEEL LAYING OF 7TH SHIP OF ASW SWC PROJECT AT M/s L&T, KATTUPALLI ON 13 JUN 23 India PIB 13 Jun 2023 -- 'Anjadip', the 3rd of eight ships of ASW Shallow Water Craft (SWC) Project being built by M/s GRSE for Indian Navy, was launched on 13 Jun 23 at M/s L&T, Kattupalli. The Launch Ceremony was presided over by VAdm R B Pandit, C-in-C (SFC).
- LAUNCH OF 'SANSHODHAK', FOURTH SHIP OF SURVEY VESSEL (LARGE) PROJECT AT M/s L&T, KATTUPALLI ON 13 JUN 23 India PIB 13 Jun 2023 -- 'Sanshodhak', the fourth of four ships of Survey Vessels (Large) (SVL) Project, being built by L&T/ GRSE for Indian Navy was launched on 13 Jun 23 at Kattupalli, Chennai.
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the U.S.-India Business Council's India Ideas Summit US Dept. of State 12 Jun 2023
- States invest in nuclear arsenals as geopolitical relations deteriorate—New SIPRI Yearbook out now SIPRI 12 Jun 2023 -- The nine nuclear-armed states—the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) and Israel—continue to modernize their nuclear arsenals and several deployed new nuclear-armed or nuclear-capable weapon systems in 2022.
- Think Tanks Say Nuclear Arsenals Expanded, Modernized Last Year RFE/RL 12 Jun 2023 -- Nuclear-armed states have continued to expand and modernize their atomic arsenals amid a deterioration of the world's geopolitical situation, investing huge sums of money diverted from other development goals, an influential think tank said in a report published on June 12.
- Global Nuclear Arsenals Growing Amid Increased Tensions - SIPRI Sputnik 12 Jun 2023 -- The nine nuclear powers continued to increase or modernize their atomic weapon stockpiles in 2022 as the fallout from the Ukraine conflict undermined nuclear diplomacy, a fresh report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) claimed on Monday.
- INDO-MALDIVES JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE "EKUVERIN" COMMENCED AT CHAUBATIA, UTTARAKHAND India PIB 12 Jun 2023 -- The 12th edition of joint military exercise "Ex Ekuverin" between the Indian Army & the Maldives National Defence Force has commenced at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand from 11 to 24 June 2023. Ekuverin meaning 'Friends' is a bilateral annual exercise conducted alternatively in India and Maldives.
- Indian gov't forms committee for peace-making in violence-hit state People's Daily 12 Jun 2023 -- India's federal government Saturday set up a peace committee for the strife-torn state of Manipur which has been witnessing month-long violent clashes leaving nearly 100 people dead and over 300 others injured.
- Prime Minister holds telephone conversation with President of the Republic of South Africa India MEA 10 Jun 2023
- COMBINED OPERATIONS OF INS VIKRAMADITYA AND INS VIKRANT India PIB 10 Jun 2023 -- Indian Ocean - The Indian Navy showcased its formidable maritime capabilities with a spectacular display of multi-carrier operations and the coordinated deployment of more than 35 aircraft in the Arabian Sea. This demonstration of naval prowess underscores India's commitment to safeguarding its national interests, maintaining regional stability, and fostering cooperative partnerships in the maritime domain.
- Transcript of Special Briefing by Secretary (West) on President's visit to Serbia (June 08, 2023) India MEA 09 Jun 2023
- Special Briefing by External Affairs Minister on 9 years of Modi Government (June 08, 2023) India MEA 09 Jun 2023
- DELIVERY OF FIRST ACTCM BARGE, LSAM 15 (YARD 125) AT NAD(KARANJA), MUMBAI India PIB 09 Jun 2023 -- Contract for construction of 11 x Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge was concluded with M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane, a MSME, in consonance with "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" initiatives of the Government of India. First Barge of the series LSAM 15 (Yard 125) has been delivered to Indian Navy on 09 Jun 23.
- INDIAN ARMY SIGNS CONTRACT FOR PROCUREMENT OF 'TACTICAL LAN RADIO' THROUGH INNOVATIONS FOR DEFENCE EXCELLENCE (IDEX) India PIB 09 Jun 2023 -- Continuing with the commitment towards 'Make in India' initiative the Indian Army has signed the second procurement contract through Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) on 09 June 2023.
- INDIA, FRANCE AND UAE COMPLETE MAIDEN MARITIME PARTNERSHIP EXERCISE India PIB 09 Jun 2023 -- India, France and UAE trilateral cooperation achieved another milestone in history with successful completion of first ever trilateral Maritime Partnership Exercise between three navies from 07 -08 Jun 23.
- MAIDEN INDIA-FRANCE-UAE MARITIME PARTNERSHIP EXERCISE India PIB 08 Jun 2023 -- The first edition of India, France and UAE Maritime Partnership Exercise commenced on 07 Jun 23 in the Gulf of Oman. INS Tarkash and French Ship Surcouf both with integral helicopters, French Rafale aircraft and UAE Navy Maritime Patrol Aircraft are participating in the exercise.
- 'Agni Prime' ballistic missile successfully flight-tested by DRDO off Odisha coast India PIB 08 Jun 2023 -- New Generation Ballistic Missile 'Agni Prime' was successfully flight-tested by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on June 07, 2023. During the flight test, all objectives were successfully demonstrated.
- Prime Minister holds telephone conversation with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia India MEA 08 Jun 2023 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
- India is committed to ensure capacity & capability building of Sri Lankan Armed Forces, says Defence Secretary in a video message at 'India - Sri Lanka Defence Seminar cum Exhibition' in Colombo India PIB 07 Jun 2023 -- The High Commission of India in Colombo organised 'India - Sri Lanka Defence Seminar cum Exhibition' on June 07, 2023. The exhibition was inaugurated by State Minister of Defence of Sri Lanka Mr Premitha Bandara Tennakoon
- Transcript of Special Briefing by Secretary (East) on the visit of President to Suriname (June 06, 2023) India MEA 06 Jun 2023
- Raksha Mantri & Defence Minister of Germany hold talks to enhance bilateral defence cooperation, particularly industrial partnership India PIB 06 Jun 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with German Federal Minister of Defence Mr Boris Pistorius in New Delhi on June 06, 2023. Both Ministers reviewed the ongoing bilateral defence cooperation activities and explored ways to enhance the collaboration, particularly defence industrial partnership.
- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Media Briefing in New Delhi, India DoD 05 Jun 2023
- Secretary Austin Concludes India Visit DoD 05 Jun 2023 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III traveled to India, June 4-5, to reinforce the major defense partnership, and advance cooperation in critical domains ahead of Prime Minister Modi's official state visit to Washington.
- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh & US Secretary of Defence Mr Lloyd Austin hold talks in New Delhi India PIB 05 Jun 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of Defence Mr Lloyd Austin in New Delhi on June 05, 2023. The meeting was warm and cordial. The two sides discussed a substantial range of bilateral defence cooperation issues, with particular focus on identifying ways to strengthen industrial cooperation.
- BRICS, SCO can play major roles as unilateralism coming to end: Tehran Press TV 04 Jun 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the era of unilateralism is coming to an end, and that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the BRICS group of countries will play major roles in the future as a new world order is emerging.
- Foreign Minister Urges Developing Future Cooperation with BRICS to Achieve Prosperity SPA 03 Jun 2023 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is keen to develop future cooperation with the BRICS group to achieve collective prosperity, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, said Friday.
- BRICS members welcome Iran's potential accession: FM Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 03 Jun 2023 -- Iran's foreign minister has said that the members of the BRICS group of emerging economies have welcomed the Islamic Republic's potential accession to the powerful bloc.
- Iranian FM meets Saudi, Indian counterparts in Cape Town IRNA 02 Jun 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Saudi and Indian counterparts in separate meetings here on Friday, discussed bilateral relations.
- Joint Statement of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Cape Town, South Africa, 1 June 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 02 Jun 2023
- Iran can be reliable partner for BRICS: FM IRNA 02 Jun 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that The Islamic Republic of Iran, along with other like-minded and interested countries, can be a reliable partner for BRICS in future.
- Iran's objectives are in alignment with BRICS's goals: FM Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 02 Jun 2023 -- Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that Iran's objectives are in alignment with those of the BRICS and Tehran -- along with other like-minded countries -- could be a "reliable partner" for the group of emerging economies.
- Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (June 02, 2023) India MEA 02 Jun 2023
- Transcript of Special Briefing on President's visit to Suriname and Serbia (June 02, 2023) India MEA 02 Jun 2023
- INS TRISHUL AT PORT ANJOUAN, COMOROS India PIB 02 Jun 2023 -- As part of the Indian Navy's long range deployment, INS Trishul visited port Anjouan, Comoros from 31 May to 02 June 23. The ship anchored off Anjoun Island on 31 May 23 and was received by civil-military leadership. As part of the visit, Captain Kapil Kaushik, the Commanding Officer, called on senior government officials at Anjouan. Professional interactions with Comoros Armed Forces and Comoros Coast Guard, sports fixtures and a joint Yoga session with Comoros Defence forces were undertaken by the ship during the stay in harbour.
- Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on the visit of Prime Minister of Nepal to India (June 01, 2023) India MEA 01 Jun 2023
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Minister of External Affairs of the Government of India Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Cape Town, June 1, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Jun 2023
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's answers to media questions following the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting, Cape Town, June 1, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Jun 2023
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks at the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting, Cape Town, June 1, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Jun 2023
- Successful training launch of Agni-1 ballistic missile India PIB 01 Jun 2023 -- A successful training launch of a Medium-Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-1 was carried out by the Strategic Forces Command from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha on June 01, 2023. The missile is a proven system, capable of striking targets with a very high degree of precision. The user training launch successfully validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile.
- BRICS summit mulling expansion to forge counterweight to West Press TV 01 Jun 2023 -- The foreign ministers of the BRICS group of major emerging economies are in South Africa for a summit aimed at discussing enlargement and other strategies to establish the bloc as a key alternative to Western geopolitical dominance.
- BRICS foreign ministers meet with expansion in focus; group eyes cooperation, not confrontation Global Times 01 Jun 2023 -- Foreign ministers from the BRICS countries - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - kicked off a meeting on Thursday in Cape Town, South Africa, where they are expected to discuss a wide range of issues, including preparation for the upcoming leaders' summit, a potential expansion of the group as well as trade and economic issues.
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