Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar, AVSM, VSM, assumed the position of the 40th Chief of Materiel on 1 November 2025. He is a distinguished alumnus of the 70th Course at the National Defence Academy and was commissioned as an Electrical Officer in the Indian Navy on July 1, 1987.
New Delhi [India], November 1: It was a day marked by reflection, reverence, and meaningful dialogue as Mr. Sahil Luthra, Founder and Managing Director of Vijayan Trishul Defence Solutions, had the honour of seeking blessings from Param Pujya Divyatapasvi Acharyadev Shri Hansratna Surishwarj
The meeting came on the sidelines of the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus), where Singh addressed the forum on 'Reflection on 15 years of ADMM-Plus and Charting the Way Forward'.
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported Chinese military activity around its territory on Saturday, with five PLA aircraft sorties and eight PLAN vessels operating till 6 am (local time) today.
Speaking at the 12th edition of the ADMM-Plus, Nordin stated that the forum has fostered cooperation and strengthened regional peace and security, while also highlighting the growing complexity of global challenges amid an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape.
Addressing the milestone meeting under Malaysia's chairmanship, themed "Inclusivity and Sustainability", Singh said the forum, launched in Hanoi in 2010, has evolved from a dialogue platform into a "dynamic framework for practical defence cooperation".
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday described the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) as an integral part of India's Act East Policy and broader Indo-Pacific vision, highlighting its role in transforming defence cooperation into a dynamic framework for regional peace,
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from New Zealand, South Korea, and Vietnam on the sidelines of the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Kuala Lumpur, underscoring India's commitment to strengthening defence part
The ADMM serves as the highest defence consultative and cooperative mechanism within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). ADMM-Plus is a platform for ASEAN member states, which includes Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Tha
The two discussed ways to strengthen defence ties between the two nations. In a post on X, Singh said, "Had a very good conversation with the Defence Minister of Malaysia, Dato' Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin in Kuala Lumpur. Discussed ways to further strengthen the India-Malaysia defence par
According to the Indian Army, discussions during the talks focused on expanding Army-to-Army cooperation and exploring new areas such as amphibious operations and unmanned aircraft systems. Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to regional peace and stability. The Indian delegation a