Diplomacy & International Relations

U.S. Defense Industry to Participate in Aero India 2025

The United States will be represented at Aero India 2025, with over two dozen U.S. companies showcasing military aircraft, unmanned aerial systems, avionics, and defense electronics. The event will serve as a platform for industry engagement and potential collaborations between U.S. and Indian firms in the aerospace and defense sectors. Leading the U.S. delegation is […]

India Joins Eurodrone Programme as OCCAR Observer State

India has been granted Observer Status in the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR)-managed Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (MALE RPAS), also known as the Eurodrone Programme. The approval follows India’s request submitted on August 27, 2024. The Letter of Approval was delivered by OCCAR-EA Director Joachim Sucker to India’s Ambassador to […]

India and U.S.A. Expand Technology and Defence Cooperation

The United States and India have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration in critical and emerging technologies. A meeting in New Delhi between U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted advancements in the U.S.-India Initiative on Critical and Emerging […]

India-Sweden Event Highlights Joint Efforts in Decarbonization and Sustainability

India and Sweden marked a milestone in their joint efforts toward environmental sustainability at the second India-Sweden Sustainability Day, held in Mumbai on December 13, 2024. The event, organized by Team Sweden in India, brought together representatives from government institutions, corporations, and academia to discuss strategies for industrial decarbonization and sustainable practices. The initiative is […]

India Positioned to Become ‘Shop Floor’ for Global Renewable Energy Manufacturing

In a recent address, US Ambassador Eric Garcetti emphasized India’s growing role in the renewable energy sector, highlighting collaborative initiatives between India and the United States. Speaking at the South Asia Women in Energy leadership summit, hosted by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, Garcetti outlined the increasing investments and joint ventures in solar, wind, and […]

India and Russia Discuss Military and Technical Collaboration at Annual Meeting

The 21st session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) was held in Moscow on December 10, 2024. The meeting was co-chaired by India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Russian counterpart, Andrey Belousov. Discussions focused on enhancing collaboration in defence production, with particular emphasis on the operationalization of the […]

Russia Signals Readiness for Manufacturing Operations in India

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed readiness to establish manufacturing operations in India. The announcement was made during the 15th VTB Russia Calling Investment Forum held on Wednesday. Putin highlighted the profitability of investing in India, citing recent developments in bilateral economic ties. According to a statement from the Indian government, Russian oil producer Rosneft […]

India and Russia Sign Agreement for Development of Pantsir Air Defense System

India’s Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Russia’s Rosoboronexport (ROE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on November 8, 2024, to cooperate on developing advanced variants of the Pantsir air defense system. The MoU was signed during the fifth meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission (IRIGC) subgroup held in Goa, reflecting an ongoing defense collaboration between […]

Federation of European Business in India Launched to Boost Trade Relations

The Federation of European Business in India (FEBI) was formally inaugurated, marking a significant step in fostering economic ties between the European Union (EU) and India. FEBI, now established as the official EU Chamber of Commerce in India, aims to enhance trade and investment, streamline business processes, and support European companies operating in the Indian […]

Indian and Australian Firms Team Up for Space MAITRI Mission

The partnerships were announced at the Bengaluru Space Expo 2024 and involve Ananth Technologies, a prominent aerospace and defense manufacturer, and Digantara, a full-stack space infrastructure company specializing in space operations and traffic management. These collaborations are key to the upcoming Space MAITRI (Mission for Australia-India’s Technology, Research, and Innovation) initiative and will play a […]