India and the Netherlands upgraded ties to a strategic partnership, signing 17 agreements across defence, semiconductors, and critical minerals. PM Modi and Rob Jetten also backed free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, discussed Ukraine, and expanded cooperation on energy, AI, and trade
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his Netherlands visit with 17 agreements in defence, critical minerals, and technology before departing for Sweden. Talks with Dutch leaders focused on strategic ties, climate cooperation, and global energy concerns amid West Asia disruptions
India welcomed Japan’s decision to review its defence equipment and technology transfer rules, calling it a boost to bilateral security cooperation. MEA said defence ties remain a key pillar of the India–Japan strategic partnership, supporting tech and industrial collaboration
Narendra Modi and Rob Jetten discussed strengthening India-Netherlands ties in semiconductors, green hydrogen, trade and defence, while stressing peace in West Asia and expanding strategic cooperation amid evolving global challenges
India and France elevated their bilateral relationship to a special global strategic partnership, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron vowing deeper cooperation in defence, trade, critical minerals and technology amid growing global geopolitical uncertainty
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India and the UK are natural partners, sharing democratic values and global goals. Following talks with UK PM Keir Starmer, both leaders reaffirmed cooperation in trade, defence, critical technology, and maritime security in the Indo-Pacific.
A senior Indian Army medical delegation, led by Surg Vice Adm Arti Sarin, visited US Armed Forces medical facilities in Honolulu to share best practices in military, marine, and aviation medicine, strengthening India-US defence medical cooperation and strategic collaboration
Assam Rifles signed an MoU with IIIT Manipur to advance drone technology for defence and security. The collaboration launched an Advanced Drone Training and Refresher Course, focusing on flight operations, maintenance, and DGCA-certified training, emphasizing defence-academia cooperation and indigenisation of drone systems
