Belgium defence minister Theo Francken has said that his country will firm up defence ties with India, including appointing of a Defence Attache at the Belgium embassy in Delhi. Speaking exclusively to WION's Sidhant Sibal, he pointed to his country's role for the Zorawar light tank, developed for the Indian Army by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Belgium’s role in the Zorawar tank is tied to the supply of its 105 mm gun turret, a critical component for its combat capabilities. The minister also spoke about the war in Ukraine.

Belgium defence minister Francken says will firm up ties with India

In another sign of the warming up of ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh, top army officials from both sides met on Tuesday (Jan 14) at the Joint Staff Headquarters (JSHQ) in Rawalpindi. Watch in for more details!

Pakistan, Bangladesh vow to enhance defence ties

Pakistan and Bangladesh pledge to strengthen defence ties

Australia and the United Kingdom signed a new defence and security cooperation agreement with the defense ministers of both countries saying it was required to meet 'contemporary challenges' to maintain a global rules-based order.

UK and Australia sign treaty to tighten defence ties

North Korea has fired several cruise missiles in waters off its east coast, South Korea's military says. Chinese foreign Minister holds meeting with North Korean counterpart. China & North Korea celebrate 75 years of bilateral relations. The 'Bonhomie' deepens between North Korea & China, both the countries boost Defence ties. Watch to know more!

North Korea launches cruise missiles, South Korean military reports multiple launches

Chinese foreign Minister holds meeting with North Korean counterpart. China & North Korea celebrate 75 years of bilateral relations. The 'Bonhomie' deepens between North Korea & China, both the countries boost Defence ties. Watch to know more!

China & North Korea to bolster 'Tactical Co-operation' in the region

Japan is concerned about China's rising security threats. It is boosting defence ties with the ally U.S., which is planning to deploy more anti-ship missiles in Japan. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: U.S. to increase anti-ship missiles in Japan

Meet one of the leaders who is redefining defence ties between India and Maldives. What does this partnership mean for the Indo-Pacific and what are the challenges that lie ahead? To discuss all of this and more watch this interview of Palki Sharma Upadhyay with Mariya Ahmed Didi, the defence minister of Maldives.

WION Exclusive: Maldivian Defence Min. Mariya Didi speaks on narco trafficking, maritime terrorism

Chinese defence minister 'snubbed' by Nepal and Bangladesh

India has told China that the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir will have no impact on the Line of Actual Control (LAC). During a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Monday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that China’s concerns were misplaced.

S Jaishankar: Abrogation of Article 370, bifurcation is India's internal matter

India's buying of S-400 from Russia will have serious implications on defence ties: US 

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