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TopicDefence agreement

Topic: defence agreement

If Bangladesh joins the Mecca pact, India will have more to worry about

The problem for Pakistan is going to be one of strategic overstretch, considering its military already remains heavily oriented toward India while simultaneously dealing with instability and militancy along its western frontier.

Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi pact is not diplomacy alone. It affects India’s military strategy

A critical consequence is that Pakistani leadership may now price an escalation cheaper than earlier. This raises the likelihood of a crisis rather than a single campaign.

India-Vietnam in talks over BrahMos, maintenance & repair of defence platforms as ties elevated

Vietnamese President To Lam is on a state visit to India. During bilateral talks Wednesday, PM Modi offered to maintain Vietnam’s Sukhoi Su-30 aircraft and Kilo class submarines.

India, EU sign security & defence pact. How it links Indian firms to ‘ReArm Europe’ network 

The agreement comes despite differences between India and the EU on issues such as Russia-Ukraine war, showcasing the intent to deepen strategic ties. 

Defence, clean energy & repatriation of antiques among key topics in Modi-Biden bilateral talks

The meeting was held at Biden’s residence in Delaware, US, before Quad summit. The talks were a farewell of sorts, with Modi thanking Biden for his efforts in deepening India-US ties.

US, Papua New Guinea sign defence pact to counter China, for easier military forces training

A separate agreement would increase maritime surveillance of PNG's exclusive economic zone through U.S. Coast Guard patrols, protecting its economy from illegal fishing.

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Trump threatened to redraw the map. Greenland deal shows the limits of his disruption

The bargain was never sovereignty in exchange for security. It was extensive American military freedom inside continuing Danish sovereignty.

Tiruppur’s success runs on cheap cotton. India needs to ask who pays for it

Repeated changes in cotton import duty have prioritised textile competitiveness when mills face high input costs. But policy can also put pressure on farmgate prices.

At Tejas trainer handover, Rajnath warns delays can lead to ‘technology obsoletion’

HAL finally closes 2010 Tejas order but work remains on Mk1A and the first delivery is unlikely before IAF chief retires end of October.

Bangladesh isn’t a mirror image of Pakistan. Hyphenating them undermines India’s strategic interests

India is caught in a trap of its own making. While BJP may find it convenient to play on insecurities, it gives Pakistan and Bangladesh leverage.