The deals, which include the procurement of MQ-9B Predator drones and the Indian Navy’s involvement in the QUAD Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA), have been pivotal in advancing India’s defence strategy and cooperation with the US.

The Union Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, is set to inaugurate a new Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Chennai on Sunday. This state-of-the-art facility marks a significant step forward in enhancing maritime safety and regional coordination.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a significant meeting on Wednesday to address the increasing terror-related incidents in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting, which took place at South Block, was attended by key security officials, including Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, and Director General of Military Operations Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma.

The German Air Force is embarking on a historic journey with the Indian Air Force as they conduct joint training exercises for the first time. This significant milestone will unfold during the Tarang Shakti-2024 exercise, which is set to begin at Air Force Station Sulur in Tamil Nadu on August 6.

The meeting, which took place at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in central Delhi, occurred on the second day of Modi’s series of meetings with BJP chief ministers.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is gearing up for an extensive tree plantation drive across India, aiming to plant 15 lakh trees in celebration of the 78th Independence Day on August 15. This significant initiative, part of the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, will be conducted through the combined efforts of the three services and associated organisations like DRDO, Defence PSUs, CGDA, NCC, Sainik schools, and ordnance factories.

This development follows Sarma's recent meeting with Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi, where they discussed the potential for a defence corridor in Assam.

On Wednesday, Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth visited the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Bhawan in New Delhi. His visit focused on learning about DRDO's collaborations with the private sector, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and academic institutions. The discussion highlighted significant areas like artificial intelligence, robotics, and cybersecurity.

National president JP Nadda will attend the event. However, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will give it a miss owing to health issues.

The hospital has reported that Singh is stable and remains under observation.

Mountaineers from the High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) of the Indian Army carried out a special mission to recover the bodies of their fallen comrades.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed his deep sorrow on Tuesday over the death of five Army personnel in a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district.