India, Indonesia sign key pacts for BrahMos missile supply, maritime security
Jakarta, July 7 (IANS) In a key boost for the domestic defence industry, India and Indonesia on Tuesday signed an agreement for the supply of BrahMos missiles to the Indonesian military. Indonesia is also set to import India’s indigenously developed Astra air-to-air missiles. The Astra, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is […]
India and Denmark discuss maritime security, explore deeper cooperation
Copenhagen, June 19 (IANS) An Indian delegation met with the Danish State Secretary and the Maritime Security envoy to discuss the global security environment, especially in the maritime field, the Indian Embassy in Denmark said Friday. “The inaugural Maritime Security Dialogue between India and Denmark was held this week,” the Embassy of India wrote on […]
Rubio announces Quad initiatives on maritime security, ports, energy security, critical minerals
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday emphasised the economic and strategic importance of the Quad, stating that the member states, which are “vibrant democracies”, represent a third of the world’s GDP and share strong values. Addressing a joint press statement, along with Foreign Ministers of India, Australia and […]
Maritime security central pillar of India-Oman ties: Indian envoy
Muscat, Dec 17 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Oman, Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas, underscored the significance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Oman on Wednesday, asserting that defence remains the strongest pillar of bilateral partnership between the two nations with maritime security at its core. Speaking exclusively to IANS, the Indian envoy said, “Defence is an […]
Drone monitoring to strengthen maritime security in Maharashtra: Minister
Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) The Maharashtra government on Thursday launched a drone monitoring system to prevent illegal fishing and infiltration in the maritime area of the state. Fisheries and Port Development Minister Nitesh Rane, who inaugurated the drone monitoring system, said that it aims to further strengthen the security of nine sea coast areas in […]
