India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to strengthen bilateral defence and energy cooperation during Prime Minister Narendra Modi latest visit to the Gulf state, marking a significant expansion of strategic ties between the two countries. Read More: UAE pledges $5bn investment in India According to India’s foreign ministry, both sides finalised a framework for […]
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Macron India visit targets AI and Rafale jet deal
MUMBAI: French President Emmanuel Macron began a three-day visit to India on Tuesday aimed at deepening strategic ties, with talks expected to focus on artificial intelligence cooperation and a potential multibillion-dollar fighter jet deal. Macron, accompanied by his wife Brigitte, arrived in Mumbai late Monday for his fourth trip to India since 2017. He is […]
King Abdulaziz Medal awarded to Pakistan’s Field Marshal Munir
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF called on His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during his official visit to the Kingdom. During the meeting, both sides held discussions on matters of mutual interest, including regional security […]
France offers fully equipped frigate deal
France has announced its readiness to deliver a fully equipped frigate to Sweden by 2030, as Stockholm continues exploring options for four new warships to strengthen its naval fleet. Moreover, Swedish officials aim to finalise a procurement decision by early 2026, marking a crucial phase for the country’s long-term defence planning. The Swedish Defence […]
UK army chief meets Pakistan COAS to discuss defence cooperation
RAWALPINDI: General Sir Charles Roland Vincent Walker, Chief of the General Staff of the United Kingdom Army, met with Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at Pakistan’s General Headquarters on Thursday. The military leaders discussed regional security dynamics and explored opportunities to deepen bilateral defence cooperation. Both sides emphasized sustained collaboration to […]