The high-level dialogue focused on deepening military cooperation, boosting defence industry collaboration and strengthening strategic coordination to reinforce security partnerships in the Indo-Pacific.
Richard Marles will hold talks with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi, with discussions expected to focus on operational military cooperation, maritime security, defence industry collaboration and regional security challenges.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Rajnath Singh and South Korean Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-Back, with both sides underlining the need for closer collaboration in areas linked to cyber defence, military preparedness and intelligence coordination.
Singh praised the PM for appealing to the people to observe austerity to save India's foreign currency reserve from depletion following the West Asia crisis.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has complimented DRDO, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and industry including the DcPP partners for successful maiden salvo launch of Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range.
The Defence Minister's special plane landed at the Kishangarh Airport around 01:20 pm.
Rajnath Singh’s address in Lok Sabha today highlighted the national song’s legacy and the government’s effort to revive its historical prominence.
At a Sindhi community event in Delhi, Rajnath Singh recalled LK Advani’s writings on Sindh’s cultural links with India, saying borders can change. He also defended the CAA as a measure to support persecuted minorities from neighbouring countries.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will begin a two-day visit to his parliamentary constituency, Lucknow, on Saturday.
Singh met with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth during the ongoing 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting - Plus (ADMM-Plus). Post the delegation-level talks, the two leaders had a one-to-one meeting on the sidelines of the summit.
