India and U.S. assess defence pact milestones in senior officials' meeting
Rajnath Singh and U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Hegseth reviewed the progress of the 2025 defence framework pact on Oct. 28, 2026.
28 Oct 2026
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All UnbarNews coverage of defence: 22 reports, newest first. Each story links to the original reporting it is based on.
UK
Trump's remarks on the Fairford Five fuel speculation of a covert US‑UK operation
The former president's comments on the detained US airmen at RAF Fairford have sparked questions about their factual basis.
29 Sept 2026
World
Kazakhstan detains senior officers after Caspian Sea training tragedy
Following a drill that swept 17 soldiers into the water, high‑ranking officials were arrested over alleged safety lapses.
25 Sept 2026
UK
UK launches review of Chagos Islands agreement after US criticism
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting says the government will reassess the Chagos deal following remarks from the United States.
23 Sept 2026
World
Pakistan inks drone contract with US‑linked firm that also supplies India
The agreement marks a rare procurement from a Trump‑backed company whose co‑founder once served in the Israeli military, despite Pakistan’s non‑recognition of Israel.
23 Sept 2026
World
Lithuanian leader says nation ready to resist Russia while planning civilian evacuations
Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė told BBC Newsnight that Lithuania feels under constant threat from Moscow but will fight back and has evacuation schemes ready.
22 Sept 2026
World
Philippines defence minister rebukes China after surprise note interrupts panel
The defence chief denounced Beijing for what he called coercive bullying after a handwritten note was presented to him during a televised discussion, Al Jazeera said.
8 Sept 2026
India
India approves Rs 1.1 lakh‑crore defence hardware plan with 98% local sourcing
The government has cleared proposals worth Rs 1.1 lakh crore for new military equipment, aiming for almost all components to come from Indian firms.
7 Sept 2026
World
China constructs hidden desert airbase to accelerate advanced aircraft testing
Times of India reports Beijing is developing a covert airfield in a remote desert to speed up trials of its next‑generation fighters.
7 Sept 2026
India
Former Uttar Pradesh minister Dinesh Sharma named lieutenant governor of Andaman and Nicobar
The BJP announced that MP Dinesh Sharma will take over as the union territory’s top administrator, succeeding Admiral D K Joshi.
6 Sept 2026
World
Bangladesh's Growing Tilt Toward China and Pakistan Raises Regional Questions
Bangladesh has confirmed a draft deal for Chinese fighter jets and signaled interest in a Saudi‑backed regional pact, hinting at a subtle shift in its foreign policy.
4 Sept 2026
India
Estonian minister steps down amid €70 million Ukraine shell contract with Indian firm
The resignation follows revelations of a controversial arms deal linking Estonia, Ukraine and an Indian defence supplier.
4 Sept 2026
India
India urges Belgium to curb tech transfers to Pakistan amid new defence deals
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh cautioned Belgium against sharing sensitive technology with Pakistan as the two nations finalize ten cooperation pacts on rockets and hardware.
3 Sept 2026
India
Indian officials salute pilot Abhinandan's bravery following his release
Prime Minister and defence leaders praised the courage of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman after his repatriation from Pakistan.
3 Sept 2026
India
Indian Navy adds deep‑sea diving ship INS Nipat to fleet
The navy’s newest underwater support vessel was commissioned in a ceremony attended by Admiral Krishna Swaminathan.
31 Aug 2026
India
India and Uzbekistan elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev pledge deeper cooperation across trade, defence, minerals and digital payments.
30 Aug 2026
World
Tehran pledges diplomatic and defence response to US sanctions
Iran says it will balance diplomatic outreach and military readiness to protect its interests amid heightened US pressure.
30 Aug 2026
India
India shelved plans to hit Skardu airbase, former CDS says
Ex-chief of defence staff Anil Chauhan explains why a strike on Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir’s Skardu airbase was abandoned after earlier focus on Sargodha.
26 Aug 2026
World
UK official to deliver missile design plans to Ukraine during Kyiv visit
British defence minister Burnham will hand over long‑range missile schematics to President Zelensky as tensions rise over alleged British drone use.
24 Aug 2026
World
British minister Burnham lands in Kyiv to cement UK aid to Ukraine
The visit underscores London's continued backing for Kyiv amid Russian warnings over British‑supplied drones.
24 Aug 2026
World
Former defence chief urges Ukraine to schedule presidential election
The ousted defence minister says a new mandate is essential, even as martial law bars voting until it is lifted.
19 Aug 2026
India
India's Army Chief and Nepal's Prime Minister Discuss Defence Cooperation
General Dhiraj Seth met Balendra Shah to explore ways to deepen military collaboration between the two neighbours.
18 Aug 2026
