June 2025 - India Special Weapons News

Pakistan Welcomes the Supplemental Award Announced by the Court of Arbitration Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 30 Jun 2025 -- In a Supplemental Award announced on 27 June 2025, the Court of Arbitration hearing the Pakistan-India dispute over Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects has found that its competence remains intact, and that it has a continuing responsibility to advance these proceedings in a timely, efficient, and fair manner.
QUAD Nations Launch First-Ever 'At Sea Observer Mission' to Boost Maritime Cooperation India PIB 30 Jun 2025 -- In a significant stride toward strengthening maritime security and interoperability in the Indo-Pacific, the Coast Guards of India, Japan, the United States, and Australia have launched the first-ever 'QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission' under the Wilmington Declaration
CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF EMBARKS ON OFFICIAL VISIT TO BHUTAN TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN BILATERAL DEFENCE COOPERATION India PIB 30 Jun 2025 -- General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Indian Army, departed for Bhutan today on a four-day official visit aimed at further enhancing the enduring defence cooperation between the two countries
Transcript of Special Briefing by MEA on PM's visit to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia India MEA 30 Jun 2025
Chinese FM responds to question about meeting between Chinese and Indian defense ministers Global Times 30 Jun 2025 -- When responding to question regarding the meeting between the Chinese and Indian defense ministers and the China-India boundary issue, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Monday said that "On your first question, I'd refer you to competent authorities for anything specific."
INDUCTION OF FIFTH 25T BOLLARD PULL TUG OJAS (YARD 339) India PIB 28 Jun 2025 -- Induction ceremony for fifth 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug Ojas was held on 27 Jun 25 at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam in presence of Cmde Chetan Kumar Singh, GM (Tech), Naval Dockyard (Visakhapatnam) as the Chief Guest.
In a cowardly attack, planned and orchestrated by the terrorist state of India, and executed by its proxy Fitna al Khwarij, a Security Forces convoy was targeted today in general area Mir Ali, North Waziristan District. ISPR Pakistan 28 Jun 2025 -- In a cowardly attack, planned and orchestrated by the terrorist state of India, and executed by its proxy Fitna al Khwarij, a Security Forces convoy was targeted today in general area Mir Ali, North Waziristan District.
Matters pertaining to the illegally-constituted so-called Court of Arbitration India MEA 27 Jun 2025 -- Today, the illegal Court of Arbitration, purportedly constituted under the Indus Waters Treaty 1960, albeit in brazen violation of it, has issued what it characterizes as a "supplemental award" on its competence concerning the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Operation Sindhu (June 27, 2025) India MEA 27 Jun 2025 -- In view of the recent developments in West Asia, the Government of India launched Operation Sindhu on 18 June to evacuate Indian nationals from conflict zones in Iran and Israel.
ICG and Assam Rifles Conclude 6th Joint Working Group Meeting in Kochi India PIB 27 Jun 2025 -- The 6th Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Assam Rifles concluded on June 27, 2025, at ICG District Headquarters No
INS TEG ARRIVES AT PORT VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES India PIB 27 Jun 2025 -- As part of her ongoing operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region, INS Teg, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, has entered Port Victoria, Seychelles, for a port call scheduled from 26 to 30 Jun 2025 .
Raksha Mantri meets his Belarusian, Tajik & Kazakh counterparts of the sidelines of SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in Qingdao, China India PIB 27 Jun 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held bilateral meetings with the Defence Minister of Belarus Lieutenant General Victor Khrenin, Defence Minister of Tajikistan Lieutenant General Sobrizoda Emomali Abdurakhim and Defence Minister of Kazakhstan Lieutenant General Dauren Kosanov on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting in Qingdao, China on June 26, 2025
Raksha Mantri meets Russian Defence Minister on the margins of SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Qingdao, China India PIB 27 Jun 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with the Russian Defence Minister Mr Andrey Belousov on the margins of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' Meeting in Qingdao, China on June 26, 2025
Raksha Mantri meets his Chinese counterpart on the sidelines of SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in Qingdao India PIB 27 Jun 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting in Qingdao, China on June 26, 2025
Chinese defense minister meets with guests attending SCO defense ministers' meeting PRC MND 27 Jun 2025 -- Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun on Thursday held individual meetings in east China's Qingdao city with the secretary-general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and his counterparts from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and India, all of whom attended the SCO Defense Ministers' Meeting.
Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (June 26, 2025) India MEA 26 Jun 2025
Chinese, Indian defense ministers hold bilateral meeting: Chinese Defense Ministry Global Times 26 Jun 2025 -- Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun held separate meetings in Qingdao, East China's Shandong Province on Thursday with Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev, Uzbek Defense Minister Shukhrat Kholmukhammedov, Kazakh Defense Minister Dauren Kosanov, Tajik Defense Minister Emomali Sobirzoda and Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, according to a statement released by official WeChat account of China's Ministry of National Defense.
ICG inducts 'Adamya' the first FPV out of the eight being built by GSL India PIB 26 Jun 2025 -- 'Adamya' the first Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) under the eight FPV Project at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) was inducted in the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on June 26, 2025, in Goa
Every act of terrorism is criminal & unjustifiable, SCO must unite in eliminating the menace for collective safety & security: Raksha Mantri at SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting at Qingdao, China India PIB 26 Jun 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on June 26, 2025, laid down the broad contours of India's transitional shift in its policy against terrorism at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' Meeting at Qingdao, China, calling upon the member countries to unite in eliminating the menace for collective safety and security
Chinese, Indian defense ministers hold bilateral meeting: Chinese Defense Ministry Global Times 26 Jun 2025 -- Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun held separate meetings in Qingdao, East China's Shandong Province on Thursday with Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev, Uzbek Defense Minister Shukhrat Kholmukhammedov, Kazakh Defense Minister Dauren Kosanov, Tajik Defense Minister Emomali Sobirzoda and Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, according to a statement released by official WeChat account of China's Ministry of National Defense.
PM welcomes the successful launch of the Space Mission carrying astronauts from India, Hungary, Poland and the US India PIB 25 Jun 2025 -- The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today welcomed the successful launch of the Space Mission carrying astronauts from India, Hungary, Poland and the US
"Axiom-4 Mission Heralds India's Ascent to Viksit Bharat," declares Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh India PIB 25 Jun 2025 -- "Axiom-4 Mission heralds India's ascent to Viksit Bharat"
India's defense minister to attend SCO Defense Ministers' Meeting in China amid increasing interactions: report Global Times 25 Jun 2025 -- India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to visit China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defense Ministers' Meeting in Qingdao set to be held from Wednesday to Thursday, Indian media reported.
Raksha Mantri authorises CDS & Secretary, DMA to issue Joint Instructions and Joint Orders for the three Services to ensure greater synergy India PIB 24 Jun 2025 -- In a major step towards modernisation and transformation of the Armed Forces, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has authorised the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) & Secretary, Department of Military Affairs (DMA) to issue Joint Instructions and Joint Orders for all three Services
Defence Secretary leads Indian delegation to South Africa for 9th Joint Defence Committee meeting in Johannesburg India PIB 24 Jun 2025 -- Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh led the Indian delegation to South Africa for the 9th Joint Defence Committee (JDC) meeting which was held in Johannesburg on June 23 & 24, 2025
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE CONCLUDES EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS WORTH NEARLY ₹2,000 CRORE TO ENHANCE COUNTER-TERRORISM CAPABILITY India PIB 24 Jun 2025 -- In a significant move to strengthen the Indian Army's operational readiness in counter-terrorism (CT) operations, the Ministry of Defence has concluded thirteen contracts under the Emergency Procurement (EP) mechanism
NSA's meeting with Member of the Politbureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and China's Foreign Minister (June 23, 2025) India MEA 23 Jun 2025 -- On 23 June 2025, Shri Ajit Doval, National Security Adviser met with H.E. Mr. Wang Yi, Member, Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Beijing.
INS TEG ON OPERATIONAL DEPLOYMENT TO THE SOUTH WEST IOR CONCLUDES VISIT TO PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS India PIB 23 Jun 2025 -- INS Teg, a frontline stealth frigate of the Western Naval Command, concluded her port call at Port Louis, Mauritius on 22 Jun 2025.
India must halt arbitrary demolitions targeting minorities and marginalised communities: UN experts OHCHR 23 Jun 2025 -- India must immediately put an end to its practice of arbitrary and punitive demolitions affecting low-income households, minorities and migrants, independent human rights experts* warned today.
PM speaks with President of Iran regarding prevailing situation in the region India PIB 22 Jun 2025 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today held a detailed conversation with the President of Iran, H
PM receives a telephone call from President of Iran India PIB 22 Jun 2025 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received a telephone call from the President of Iran, H
INDIAN NAVY SET TO COMMISSION THE LATEST STEALTH FRIGATE TAMAL IN RUSSIA India PIB 22 Jun 2025 -- The Indian Navy is all set to commission its latest stealth multi-role frigate on 01 Jul 2025 at Kaliningrad, Russia.
Statement by the Spokesperson Regarding Indian Home Minister's Assertion that the Indus Waters Treaty Will Never be Restored Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 21 Jun 2025 -- Responding to media queries regarding the Indian Home Minister's assertion that the Indus Waters Treaty will never be restored , the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated:
Statement by the Spokesperson Regarding Claims in Indian Media That Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Said that Pakistan Requested a Ceasefire Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 20 Jun 2025 -- In response to media queries regarding claims in Indian media that the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar, said that Pakistan requested a ceasefire, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson issued the following statement:
Operation Sindoor is proof that New India is assertive, resolute and will no longer be a victim of terrorism, it will respond with strength & strategy: Raksha Mantri India PIB 20 Jun 2025 -- "Operation Sindoor sent a powerful message to terrorists and their patrons that New India is assertive, resolute and will no longer be a victim of terrorism, but respond with strength & strategy," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while interacting with soldiers at Northern Command, Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir on June 20, 2025
OPERATIONALLY DEPLOYED INS TEG ARRIVES AT PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS India PIB 20 Jun 2025 -- INS Teg, on her Operational Deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region, is visiting Port Louis, Mauritius from 19-22 Jun 2025
STEEL CUTTING OF FOURTH FLEET SUPPORT SHIP FOR INDIAN NAVY India PIB 20 Jun 2025 -- "India's change in policy towards terrorism is a result of unmatched valour & dedication of our soldiers"
MoD Initiates Comprehensive Review of Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 to Align with National Reforms India PIB 19 Jun 2025 -- Following the declaration of 2025 as the 'Year of Reforms', the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has initiated a comprehensive review of the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020 to align it with existing Government of India (GoI) policies and initiatives
INS ARNALA COMMISSIONED INTO INDIAN NAVY IN THE PRESENCE OF CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF, GEN ANIL CHAUHAN AT NAVAL DOCKYARD, VISAKHAPATNAM India PIB 18 Jun 2025 -- INS Arnala, the first of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, was commissioned into the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy on 18 Jun 2025 in the presence of General Anil Chauhan, the Chief of Defence Staff, at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam.
English Translation of Foreign Secretary's statement on the telephone conversation between PM and US President India PIB 18 Jun 2025 -- "Prime Minister Modi clearly conveyed to President Trump that at no point during this entire sequence of events was there any discussion, at any level, on an India-U.S. Trade Deal, or any proposal for a mediation by the U.S. between India and Pakistan. The discussion to cease military action took place directly between India and Pakistan through the existing channels of communication between the two armed forces, and it was initiated at Pakistan's request. Prime Minister Modi firmly stated that India does not and will never accept mediation."
Prime Minister meets Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G7 Summit India PIB 18 Jun 2025 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today held a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Canada, The Right Honourable H
Transcript of Special briefing by MEA on Prime Minister's visit to Croatia (June 18, 2025) India MEA 18 Jun 2025
INDIAN ARMY CONTINGENT DEPARTS FOR INDIA-FRANCE JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE SHAKTI India PIB 17 Jun 2025 -- The Indian Army contingent departed today to participate in 8th edition of the biennial India-French Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI
Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi Prime Minister of Canada 17 Jun 2025
Defence Cyber Agency begins exercise to bolster cyber resilience at national level India PIB 16 Jun 2025 -- 'Cyber Suraksha', a comprehensive Cyber Security Exercise organised by Defence Cyber Agency under the aegis of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, commenced on June 16, 2025
Transcript of Secretary (West) Shri Tanmay Lal's briefing on Prime Minister's visit to Cyprus (June 16, 2025) India MEA 16 Jun 2025
Fifth FPV 'Achal' built by Goa Shipyard Ltd Launched for ICG India PIB 16 Jun 2025 -- 'Achal', the fifth Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) in a series of eight being constructed by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), was ceremoniously launched on June 16, 2025, in Goa by Smt
ICG, Navy & IAF Execute High-Risk Operation to Stabilise Fire-Hit Singaporean Vessel Off Kochi India PIB 14 Jun 2025 -- In a major development in the firefighting and salvage operation of Singaporean Vessel MV Wan Hai 503, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), along with the Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, successfully transferred the tow of the distressed container vessel to the ocean-going tug Offshore Warrior on June 13, 2025
India urges Iran, Israel to avoid escalation People's Daily 13 Jun 2025 -- The Indian government on Friday expressed deep concern over the recent developments between Iran and Israel and called for restraint from both sides.
Meeting of Foreign Secretary with Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China India MEA 13 Jun 2025 -- On 12 June 2025, Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri met the Vice Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China H.E. Mr. Sun Weidong, who is on a two-day visit to India on 12-13 June 2025.
DEFENCE SECRETARY ATTENDS CLOSING CEREMONY OF INDIA-MONGOLIA JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE NOMADIC ELEPHANT India PIB 13 Jun 2025 -- The 17th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT concluded today at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (June 12, 2025) India MEA 12 Jun 2025
COMMANDER OF SRI LANKA ARMY VISITS SOUTH WESTERN COMMAND, JAIPUR: STRENGTHENING BILATERAL DEFENCE TIES India PIB 12 Jun 2025 -- As part of his ongoing official visit to India from 11th to 14th June 2025, Lt Gen BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, visited the Headquarters South Western Command in Jaipur on the second day of his tour
Pakistan Rejects the Remarks by the Indian External Affairs Minister Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 11 Jun 2025 -- Pakistan categorically rejects the irresponsible remarks made by the External Affairs Minister of India during different media engagements in Brussels.
LIEUTENANT GENERAL BKGM LASANTHA RODRIGO, COMMANDER OF THE SRI LANKA ARMY ARRIVES ON A VISIT TO INDIA India PIB 11 Jun 2025 -- Lieutenant General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, has arrived on an official visit to India from 11th to 14th June 2025
INDIAN ARMY CONTINGENT REACHES MONGOLIA FOR MULTINATIONAL MILITARY EXERCISE KHAAN QUEST India PIB 11 Jun 2025 -- The Indian Army contingent reached Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia today for the Multinational Military Exercise KHAAN QUEST, which is scheduled to be conducted from 14th to 28th June 2025
India: High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas holds first EU-India Strategic Dialogue with Minister of External Affairs Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar European External Action Service (EEAS) 10 Jun 2025 -- The High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union/Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas and the Minister of External Affairs of India Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar held the first EU-India Strategic Dialogue on 10 June in Brussels.
EU-India Strategic Dialogue: press remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas at the joint press point European External Action Service (EEAS) 10 Jun 2025 -- Check against delivery!
Prime Minister hails unprecedented growth of India's Defence sector in last 11 Years, strengthening Self-Reliance and Modernisation India PIB 10 Jun 2025 -- The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today said that over the past 11 years, India has witnessed remarkable advancements in its defence sector, marked by a clear focus on modernisation and self-reliance in defence production
Operation Sindoor is proof that Govt has transformed India's security apparatus by changing attitude towards national security issues: Raksha Mantri India PIB 10 Jun 2025 -- "In the last 11 years, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi-led Government has transformed India's security apparatus by changing the attitude and the way of action towards every issue related to national security, and the world witnessed this shift during Operation Sindoor," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while addressing a dialogue on the topic 'National Security & Terrorism', organised in Dehradun, Uttarakhand on June 10, 2025
KEEL LAYING OF FOURTH EX-GSL NGOPV (YARD 1283) India PIB 09 Jun 2025 -- Keel Laying ceremony of Yard 1283, the fourth Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) being built by Goa Shipyard Ltd
DRDO transfers technologies of nine systems to 10 industries India PIB 08 Jun 2025 -- In line with the Government's vision to establish a robust defence industrial ecosystem with the participation of both public and private sectors, Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE), a DRDO laboratory located in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, has taken a major step forward by transferring technologies of nine systems to 10 industries
ICG Inaugurates Dedicated Jetty at Vizhinjam Harbour in Kerala to Boost Coastal Security Operations India PIB 08 Jun 2025 -- The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Director General (DG) Paramesh Sivamani, inaugurated a new dedicated ICG jetty at Vizhinjam Harbour, Kerala on June 07, 2025
Rt Hon David Lammy, Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom calls on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi India MEA 07 Jun 2025 -- Rt Hon David Lammy, Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today.
Pakistan Strongly Rejects the Indian Prime Minister's Misleading Remarks Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Jun 2025 -- Pakistan firmly rejects the baseless and misleading remarks made by the Prime Minister of India regarding the situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Such statements represent a deliberate attempt to deflect international attention from the grave and persistent human rights violations being committed in a territory under foreign occupation.
Deputy Secretary Landau's Meeting with an Indian Parliamentary Delegation US Dept. of State 06 Jun 2025
English rendering of PM's address at the launch of various development projects in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir India PIB 06 Jun 2025
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi lays foundation stone, inaugurates and dedicates multiple development projects worth over Rs 46,000 crore in Jammu & Kashmir India PIB 06 Jun 2025
INDIAN NAVY SET TO COMMISSION 'ARNALA', FIRST IN ASW-SWC SERIES India PIB 06 Jun 2025 -- Indian Navy is all set to commission the first Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), Arnala, at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam, on 18 Jun 2025
Prime Minister Carney speaks with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi Prime Minister of Canada 06 Jun 2025 -- Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.
Raksha Mantri holds bilateral meeting with Australian Deputy PM & Defence Minister in New Delhi India PIB 04 Jun 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Australian Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Defence Mr Richard Marles in New Delhi on June 04, 2025
India's Top General Warns Operation Sindoor Not Over, Urges Military to 'Keep Guard Up' Sputnik 03 Jun 2025 -- Indian Chief of Defense Staff, Gen. Anil Chauhan has called on the country's armed forces to remain vigilant, saying the campaign against Pakistan is not over yet.
Statement by the Spokesperson Regarding Latest Antagonistic Statements Made by the Indian Leaders and the Spokesperson of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 02 Jun 2025 -- Responding to media queries concerning a flurry of antagonistic statements made by the Indian leaders as well as the remarks made by the Spokesperson of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs on 29 May 2025, the Spokesperson said:
Transcript of Special Briefing by MEA on State Visit of President of Paraguay to India (June 02, 2025) India MEA 02 Jun 2025
MAIDEN VISIT OF EUNAVFOR SHIPS TO INDIA India PIB 01 Jun 2025 -- ESPS Reina Sofia, commanded by Cdr Salvador Moreno Regil, Spanish Navy and ITS Antonio Marceglia, commanded by Cdr Alberto Bartolomeo, Italian Navy, are in Mumbai from 26 May to 01 Jun 2025 for an operational turn around

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