The leaders discussed the UK-Bahrain relationship and welcomed the UK becoming a full member of the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement, a trilateral pact with Bahrain and the ...

French President Emmanuel Macron visits India amid a major Rafale jet order, boosting defense ties with France.

Pakistan-Kuwait defence ties reflect evolving regional security cooperation, trust-building, and strategic partnership.

India’s ties with Bangladesh deteriorate after Hasina’s ouster, exposing regional insecurity and shifting alignments in the region.

US NSS prioritises India but overlooks South Asian realities, as Pakistan emerges as a key operational partner in security and diplomacy.

LUMUT, Feb 26 (Bernama) — Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) ship, KD Lekir, today commenced its voyage from the Lumut Naval Base (TPL) to begin the Lekir Australia Deployment 2026 (LEAD ’26) exercise, encompassing multilateral naval drills, defence diplomacy activities, and long-range international sailing. The departure ceremony for KD Lekir was officiated by Western Fleet Commander, Rear Admiral Datuk Baharudin Wan Md Nor, at the TPL Operations Jetty this morning. Baharudin said the two-month assignment involves 150 officers, crew members, and support staff, led by KD Lekir Commanding Officer Commander Megat Mohamad Sofwan Firdaus Megat Mohamad Yunus. He added that prior […]

Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi embarks on a four-day visit to Indonesia to enhance bilateral defence ties and strengthen maritime cooperation between India and Indonesia.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets China’s Dong Jun in Vientiane at ADMM-Plus, stressing India-China cooperation, trust building, and border peace efforts.

Niël Terblanché The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) has accredited six foreign defence attachés and advisors to strengthen international military relations. Air Marshal Martin Pinehas, the chief of the NDF, presided over the accreditation ceremony on Friday. The newly accredited defence representatives are Captain (Navy) Marcelo De Abreu Souza from Brazil, Commodore Samuel Walker from Ghana, Colonel (Mar) Guntur Almasyil from Indonesia, Colonel Gerard Conor O’Hara OBE from the United Kingdom, Colonel Franco Linzalone from Italy, and Lieutenant Colonel Margot Cunningham from the United States of America. Pinehas said defence diplomacy plays an important role in a connected world. “Defence diplomacy and strong international relations are vital, peaceful tools for promoting global cooperation, security, and stability. I assure the attachés/advisors of the NDF full support and cooperation during their tour of duty in Namibia,” he said. Since its independence in 1990, Namibia has promoted peaceful relations with global partners.  That same year, the NDF was established. It has since joined peacekeeping missions and joint military exercises to support regional and international stability. Pinehas said the accreditation would strengthen bilateral ties, support knowledge sharing, and lead to joint training.  He said this would improve the NDF’s skills and help maintain peace and security in the region and beyond. He added that military diplomacy fits into the country’s foreign policy goals, which focus on engaging with multiple countries and building ties across continents. “By welcoming these defence representatives, Namibia continues to position itself as an active participant in global security dialogues and initiatives,” he said.