Defense Cooperation

2024 US Election: The Future Of India-US Relations—Will Trump’s Return Bring a Friend Or A Foe?

As the US presidential elections approach on November 5, the prospect of Donald Trump returning to the White House raises critical questions about the future of India-US relations. Trump, who previously served as president from 2016 to 2020, faces off against Vice President Kamala Harris, who is aiming to become...

Germany and Britain Strengthen Defense Ties in Post-Brexit Reset

Germany and Britain have taken a significant step to enhance their defense and security cooperation with the signing of a landmark joint declaration. This agreement, finalized on Wednesday during UK Defence Secretary John Healey's inaugural visit to Berlin, marks a renewed commitment between the two NATO allies as part of...

India-US Defense Cooperation: Strategic Meeting and Joint Exercise Recap

A high-level meeting of the India-US Executive Steering Group (ESG) took place at the US Army Pacific Headquarters in Hawaii on Thursday. The Indian delegation, led by Lt Gen TK Aich DCOAS (Strategy), received a detailed briefing on the capabilities of the Lightning Academy and Aviation Brigade, as stated in...

Germany Supports Submarine Talks with India, Proposes Military Cooperation Options: German Ambassador

According to Germany's Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackerman, the German government strongly supports the ongoing negotiations between the Indian Navy and German firm Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems for the Project 75 India tender. This project aims to construct six new conventional submarines, with Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems collaborating with Indian Mazgaon Dockyards...