External Affairs & Defence Security News

Su-30 MKI fighter lost radar contact after take-off in Assam, probe on: IAF

The Indian Air Force said that a Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft lost radar contact after taking off from Jorhat in Assam

Navy aids Sri Lanka's ongoing search for crew of Iran warship sunk by US

A torpedo from a US Navy submarine sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka's coast on Wednesday

India-Finland strategic ties to boost cooperation from AI to 6G: PM Modi

Stubb who is on a State Visit to India was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon his arrival on Wednesday in New Delhi

India hosts global leaders as Raisina Dialogue 2026 focuses on AI, security

The three-day conference from March 5 to 7 is examining how technological disruption, strategic competition and economic security are reshaping global politics

West Asia war: 37 Indian-flagged ships stuck in Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman

The Directorate General of Shipping also said that an attack on a port in Oman has resulted in the deaths of three Indian seafarers and left one injured aboard foreign-flagged vessels

Safety mechanisms activated for seafarers amid West Asia tensions: Sonowal

The Centre is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, adding that all necessary mechanisms have been activated to ensure the safety of seafarers

MEA sets up control room amid West Asia tensions, issues helpline numbers

The Ministry of External Affairs also released emergency contact numbers of Indian embassies across West Asia and Gulf region to assist Indian nationals

DRDO's Ghatak combat drone programme gathers pace; 60 units planned

Ghatak is envisaged as a stealth-capable flying-wing unmanned combat aerial vehicle designed to penetrate heavily defended airspace without placing pilots at risk

Finland President Stubb begins 4-day India visit with trade as top agenda

Finnish President Alexander Stubb began a four-day visit to India on Wednesday to bolster bilateral cooperation across a wide spectrum of areas, including trade, investment and critical technology

9 mn Indians live in Persian Gulf. The Money they send home is a lifeline

A huge number of Indians split their lives across the Arabian Sea, remitting $125 billion a year, supporting their families and the Indian economy

Finnish Prez arrives in India; to be Chief Guest at Raisina Dialogue 2026

President Stubb received a Guard of Honour and was welcomed at the airport by Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh

Angels in white: Indian nurses hold the line under the shadow of conflict

One nurse stuck in Iran, says Kerala official; others in the region reportedly safe

Ensuring safety of 10 million Indians in Gulf 'utmost priority', says MEA

MEA says safety of nearly 10 million Indians in the Gulf is of utmost priority as the West Asia conflict escalates; PM Modi engages regional leaders amid rising tensions

MoD signs ₹5,083 crore helicopter, missile deals with HAL and Russia

The Dornier 228 is a light transport and maritime patrol aircraft known for its short take-off and landing capability, making it ideal for operations from coastal airstrips

Indian Air Force's medium transport aircraft acquisition gathers pace

Airbus, Lockheed Martin and Embraer in the race to replace IAF's ageing AN-32 and IL-76 transport aircraft

Defence ministry signs deal with HAL for purchase of 6 military helicopters

While the ALH Mk-II helicopters are being procured for the Indian Coast Guard, the Shtil missiles will be deployed onboard the Indian Navy's warships

Ukraine to Iran: How modern war is altering the math of defence production

Modern conflicts are shifting arms production from exclusive high-end weapons to scalable, affordable systems that are built for sustained warfare

Remain indoors: Indian embassy in Iran issues advisory to Indian nationals

In view of the developing situation, all Indian nationals in Iran are advised to exercise utmost caution, avoid unnecessary movements and remain indoors as far as possible, embassy said

3 Indian seafarers killed in West Asia; Shipping authority issues advisory

In an advisory, the Directorate General of Shipping said it is closely monitoring the evolving maritime security situation in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz

US Deputy Secretary to visit India, lead Raisina Dialogue 2026 delegation

Finnish President Alexander Stubb will also visit India from March 4 to March 7 and is the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker at the 11th Raisina Dialogue