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Thursday, April 9, 2026
TopicDefence cooperation

Topic: defence cooperation

What to expect on the defence front as Modi embarks on Israel visit, second since 2017

The two sides will sign a framework agreement on defence cooperation that will allow companies from both sides to collaborate deeper.

Japan’s snap election and what it means for India

If Sanae Takaichi truly carries forward Shinzo Abe’s legacy, Japan may finally enter an era of political stability, strategic clarity and meaningful partnerships abroad.

India & Poland are ‘friends’ looking to deepen defence ties—Polish Dy Foreign Minister Bartoszewski

Irritants, like Polish Dy PM’s Pakistan visit last yr & India’s Russian oil purchases have been frankly discussed between both sides, Bartoszewski tells ThePrint in exclusive interview.

Civil nuclear cooperation, a ride with Modi: UAE President’s whirlwind India visit amid West Asia churn

UAE President arrived for 3-hour visit that saw Abu Dhabi & New Delhi agree to develop a framework for strategic defence partnership, while also concluding long-term purchase agreements for LNG.

‘India-Russia have robust defence ties, Putin’s visit to be significant for negotiations’: Russian envoy

At ThePrint’s Off The Cuff, Russia’s Ambassador to India Denis Alipov said sensitive defence talks are underway. Putin is set to visit India in December.

Under shadow of Trump tariffs, India & Brazil to expand Mercosur pact. ‘Should be done in 10 months’

From Embraer opening 1st office in New Delhi to signing MoU with Mahindra for developing military aircraft in India, to the Mercosur trade deal, here's what Brazil V-P's trip achieved.

India and Australia focus on deepening defence ties, three agreements signed

New Delhi offers to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul of Royal Australian Navy ships in Indian shipyards during their deployment to Indian Ocean Region.

India to set up defence wing in Fiji to boost Pacific presence amid China’s growing footprint

According to MEA, a defence attaché will be posted at high commission in Suva, covering Pacific Island nations. The move follows talks between PM Modi & Fijian PM Sitiveni Rabuka.

Defence the cornerstone of India-Philippines strategic partnership as both nations take aim at China

Declaration of strategic partnership by PM Modi & President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. focuses on defence coproduction & potential hydrographic collaboration in South China Sea.

EU recognised India’s right to protect itself after ‘barbaric’ Pahalgam attack—envoy on Op Sindoor

Hervé Delphin said EU welcomes the cessation of hostilities and hopes for more stability in the region. This comes ahead of a joint exercise between EU & India's naval forces next week.

On Camera

A stronger Iran has emerged from the rubble. US learned the lesson 40 days late

The US and Israel’s assassinations of Iranian leadership ended up bestowing martyrdom on those killed. Shias saw the deaths as a continuity of martyrdom from the Battle of Karbala.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Theaterisation proposal to be shared with defence ministry in a week or so—CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

Theaterisation, which aims to divide the forces into three theatres with specific areas of responsibility, will become the single most far-reaching reform that the Indian military has witnessed since independence.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.