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India-EU FTA opens markets in 2027, reshaping economic relations. India gains preferential access to 97% of EU tariff lines. FTA expected to boost India's exports in IT, metals, and auto sectors. India and the European Union have announced the culmination ...
The Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile has an intriguing configuration and is focused on Chinese and Pakistani naval threats.
India’s Defence Budget 2026 may see cautious growth amid geopolitical tensions, indigenisation push, and rising demand for modernisation.
With strategic priorities tightening and global risks rising, Budget 2026 could mark a turning point for India’s defence ambitions.
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Exclusive-India to ease rules to boost foreign investment in domestic defence firms, sources say
By Nikunj Ohri and Sarita Chaganti Singh NEW DELHI, Jan 16 (Reuters) - India plans to make it much easier for foreign firms to invest in defence companies, two government sources with knowledge of the matter said - a move that would align with efforts to boost domestic manufacturing after last year's conflict with Pakistan.
India and Saudi Arabia held a high-level security dialogue focusing on counter-terrorism. The talks follow India's recent defence pact with the UAE amid regional security concerns.
During an official visit to India, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan witnessed the signing of several memorandums of understanding and letters of intent across multiple sectors, including defense and space.
India engages in security dialogue with Saudi Arabia following a defence pact with the UAE, focusing on counter-terrorism cooperation.
Indias defence technology sector reached a record USD 247 million funding in 2025, marking a significant shift towards larger investments and execution-driven capabilities.