Rupal Kalebere<\/p>\n\n\n\n
India\u2019s defence diplomacy in May 2025 was marked by an assertive and cooperative presence across key global and regional platforms, reflecting its growing role as a maritime power, technology collaborator, and security partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Strengthening Maritime Partnerships in the Indian Ocean<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n IOS SAGAR Deployment<\/strong> HADR with Maldives<\/strong> IMDEX Asia 2025 in Singapore<\/strong> Defence Technology Cooperation and Strategic Forums<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n India\u2013US Joint Working Group on Aircraft Carrier Technology<\/strong> CENJOWS MRSAM Eco-System Summit 2.0<\/strong> Key Bilateral and Multilateral Defence Dialogues<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n India\u2013Japan Defence Talks<\/strong> India\u2013Russia Engagement<\/strong> India\u2013Malaysia at LIMA 2025<\/strong> High-Level Strategic Outreach<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Shangri-La Dialogue 2025<\/strong> India\u2013Mongolia Joint Military Exercise: Nomadic Elephant 2025<\/strong> Coast Guard Operations and Emergency Response<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rescue Operation: MSC ELSA 3<\/strong> India\u2019s global defence posture in May 2025 was defined by active diplomacy, technological collaboration, regional leadership in maritime security, and operational readiness in humanitarian crises. From Africa\u2019s coasts to the Pacific dialogue rooms, India\u2019s actions reaffirm its ambition to be a First Responder and Preferred Security Partner<\/strong> in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Rupal Kalebere India’s defence diplomacy in May 2025 was marked by an assertive and cooperative presence across key global and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[46],"tags":[204,588,586,289,884,61,239,66],"yoast_head":"\n
INS Sunayna (IOS Sagar) concluded its month-long multinational deployment across the South-West Indian Ocean Region. Port calls in Tanzania, Mozambique, Mauritius, Seychelles, and the Maldives included joint EEZ surveillance, naval exercises, and cross-deck cultural exchanges. Crewed by personnel from 9 Indian Ocean nations, the mission aligned with India\u2019s MAHASAGAR<\/strong> and SAGAR<\/strong> visions to foster regional security and cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
INS Sharda conducted a joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise at Maafilaafushi Atoll, reinforcing India\u2019s readiness and partnership with the Maldives National Defence Force in crisis response scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
INS Kiltan represented India at this premier maritime exhibition, participating in multilateral naval exchanges, guided tours, and defence diplomacy with regional partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 8th session of the Joint Working Group under DTTI saw significant discussions on carrier operations, highlighting 10 years of bilateral technological cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In collaboration with Israel Aerospace Industries and ASI, the summit focused on advancing India\u2019s self-reliance in air and missile defence. Indigenous manufacturing and AI-integrated systems like STORMS were spotlighted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Japan\u2019s Defence Minister Gen Nakatani, building on growing convergence on Indo-Pacific stability and strategic cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth participated in Russia\u2019s Victory Day and met President Putin and Deputy Defence Minister Fomin to reaffirm bilateral military ties and cooperation against cross-border terrorism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
India showcased its indigenous defence capabilities, including BrahMos and Dornier aircraft, at LIMA 2025. RRM Seth met his Malaysian counterpart, reinforcing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CDS Gen. Anil Chauhan\u2019s address on \u201cFuture Wars and Warfare\u201d in Singapore marked India\u2019s active strategic dialogue engagement. He met counterparts from the US, Japan, EU, and ASEAN to deepen defence ties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Indian Army’s Arunachal Scouts participated in a bilateral UN-mandated exercise in Ulaanbaatar, focusing on semi-urban combat, cyber warfare, and mountain tactics, highlighting Indo-Mongolian military interoperability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the Liberian container vessel developed a dangerous list and later sank off Kochi with hazardous cargo, the Indian Coast Guard and Navy mounted a successful rescue operation, saving all 24 crew members and launching pollution containment protocols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n