India, Japan agree to diversify defence cooperation in new, emerging domains
1 year, 8 months ago

India, Japan agree to diversify defence cooperation in new, emerging domains

The Hindu  

India and Japan on April 5 agreed to diversify their defence cooperation in new and emerging domains like space and cyber as part of an aim to consolidate the overall strategic engagement. The defence dialogue took place over two weeks after Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited India during which he put the country as an "indispensable partner" of Japan to achieve the ambitious goal of peace, prosperity and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Editorial | Tightrope walk: on the India and Japan relationship and challenges from geopolitical issues The Ministry said Mr. Aramane emphasised that both the countries should aim to deepen collaboration between the respective defence industries. "They welcomed the conduct of the inaugural fighter exercise 'Veer Guardian' between the Indian Air Force and Japanese Air Self Defence Force in January this year in Japan," the ministry said.

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India and Japan: From friends to strategic partners
2 weeks, 5 days ago

India and Japan: From friends to strategic partners

Firstpost  

Japan, once a global leader in consumer electronics and industrial products, has struggled to keep pace with the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and the semiconductor revolution. During a visit to India in July 2023, Japan’s Minister for Economy, Trade, and Industry Nishimura and India’s Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw signed a memorandum of cooperation to strengthen …

How UNICORN masts reflects robust India-Japan defence ties
3 weeks, 3 days ago

How UNICORN masts reflects robust India-Japan defence ties

Firstpost  

UNICORN is a mast with integrated communication systems that will help improve the stealth characteristics of naval platforms. This induction will be the first such case of co-production of defence equipment between India and Japan Japan knows that India is a trustworthy partner in the Indo-Pacific region, which acts as a counterweight to Chinese aggression and security assertiveness. These advanced, …

With an eye on Indo-Pacific, Germany seeks greater defence ties with India
3 months, 1 week ago

With an eye on Indo-Pacific, Germany seeks greater defence ties with India

The Hindu  

In mid-August, India witnessed one of the most extensive multilateral air exercises hosted by the Indian Air Force called Tarang Shakti. During the Indo-German intergovernmental consultations in 2019, the two countries decided to further deepen bilateral defence ties, with Germany working towards facilitating the export of military equipment with India. To be frank, Germany just woke up, as compared to …

Defence industrial collaboration, Indo-Pacific in focus during Rajnath-Austin talks
4 months ago

Defence industrial collaboration, Indo-Pacific in focus during Rajnath-Austin talks

Hindustan Times  

Defence minister Rajnath Singh and his American counterpart Lloyd Austin on Friday held wide-ranging talks at the Pentagon in Washington to deepen the bilateral relationship, with the dialogue putting the spotlight on a raft of issues including defence cooperation, industrial collaboration, regional security, the Indo-Pacific region and other pressing international matters. They met a day after India and the US …

India and Japan hold talks on Indo-Pacific security as they eye China’s activity in the region
4 months ago

India and Japan hold talks on Indo-Pacific security as they eye China’s activity in the region

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — The foreign and defense ministers of India and Japan Tuesday held security talks in New Delhi, aiming to bolster their strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific as they seek to counter China’s increasingly assertive economic and military activities in the region. Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh met with their Japanese counterparts in the …

India-Japan defence partnership vital to ensure free, open Indo-Pacific, says government
4 months ago

India-Japan defence partnership vital to ensure free, open Indo-Pacific, says government

The Hindu  

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa arrived in New Delhi on Monday to hold the third India-Japan '2+2' dialogue that is expected to review the situation in the Indo-Pacific region and explore ways to expand bilateral strategic ties. "Strengthened India-Japan defence partnership is vital for ensuring a free, open, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific in the prevailing global environment," Defence Ministry said. …

US, Japan Upgrade Security Ties From ‘Interoperability’ to ‘Interchangeability’
7 months, 1 week ago

US, Japan Upgrade Security Ties From ‘Interoperability’ to ‘Interchangeability’

The Diplomat  

U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio held talks in Washington on April 10, celebrating a “new era”of Japan-U.S. strategic cooperation as well as declaring the relationship to be a “global partnership” in a joint statement issued after the summit. Specifically, the two leaders agreed to establish a new Forum on Defense Industrial Cooperation, Acquisition, and Sustainment …

A Delhi-Tokyo-Seoul trilateral in the making
9 months ago

A Delhi-Tokyo-Seoul trilateral in the making

Hindustan Times  

During his back-to-back visits to Seoul and Tokyo recently, external affairs minister, S Jaishankar, set the tone and agenda for future cooperation with two of India’s major partners in the Indo-Pacific. Japan and South Korea play pivotal roles in India’s Indo-Pacific outreach, contributing significantly to the region’s strategic landscape across various dimensions. The Quad partnership, which includes Japan, aligns with …

Japan and India agree to step up security and economic cooperation amid regional security concerns
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan and India agree to step up security and economic cooperation amid regional security concerns

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s and India’s foreign ministers on Thursday agreed to step up security and economic cooperation as the two Asian countries look to boost their ties in the face of China’s growing influence in the region. Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa told a joint news conference after talks with her Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar that they reaffirmed their countries …

Japan will step up defense and economic ties with Italy as Rome seeks a greater Indo-Pacific role
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan will step up defense and economic ties with Italy as Rome seeks a greater Indo-Pacific role

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The leaders of Japan and Italy said Monday they will bolster their cooperation in security and defense, including their joint next-generation fighter jet development with Britain, as Tokyo welcomed the European nation’s shift toward playing a greater role in the Indo-Pacific. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, after meeting his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni, welcomed Italy’s move to increase …

India-US bilateral defence trade has grown to $ 25 billion: Larson
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India-US bilateral defence trade has grown to $ 25 billion: Larson

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The United States has solidified its role as a major supplier of defence equipment to India and has emerged as India's largest military exercise partner, said Jennifer Larson, Consul General of the US Consulate in Hyderabad. Priorities in this partnership include defence cooperation, fostering mutual prosperity, countering the climate crisis, upholding a free and secure Indo-Pacific, and maintaining a …

India, U.S. in agreement on strategic issues: Rajnath
1 year, 1 month ago

India, U.S. in agreement on strategic issues: Rajnath

The Hindu  

India and the United States increasingly find themselves in agreement on strategic issues, including countering China’s aggression, promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific, and addressing regional security challenges, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on November 10 in the opening remarks of his bilateral meeting with U.S. Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin. “The India-U.S. defence relationship has evolved into a strategic …

India, Italy sign defence cooperation agreement
1 year, 2 months ago

India, Italy sign defence cooperation agreement

The Hindu  

India and Italy on Tuesday signed a defence cooperation agreement to promote cooperation in varied defence domains such as “security and defence policy, R&D, education in military field, maritime domain awareness, sharing of defence information and industrial cooperation, including co-development, co-production and setting up of joint ventures”. “The two Ministers discussed the complementary capacities of India and Italy in defence …

The NATO Summit brings it closer to the Indo-Pacific
1 year, 5 months ago

The NATO Summit brings it closer to the Indo-Pacific

Hindustan Times  

After the popping of champagne corks and a spate of speeches, members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, arguably the only effective defence alliance in the world, wrapped up a two-day summit at Vilnius. Besides, the US National Security Strategy 2022, clearly states that it expects increased commitments from Europe, which in turn means some sort of ‘European capacity’ that …

Jumpstarting the next phase of U.S.-India defence ties
1 year, 6 months ago

Jumpstarting the next phase of U.S.-India defence ties

The Hindu  

Over the last few years, there has been incredible momentum in U.S.-India ties, driven primarily by their defence relationship. Furthermore, new areas in defence space exchanges have been identified based on the cooperation between the U.S. Space Command and India’s Defence Space Agency. India’s ‘Major Defence Partner’ status along with the four foundational agreements signed with the U.S. now allow …

India, U.S. close in on jet engine deal, conclude roadmap for Defence Industrial Cooperation
1 year, 6 months ago

India, U.S. close in on jet engine deal, conclude roadmap for Defence Industrial Cooperation

The Hindu  

India and the U.S. have agreed to initiate negotiations for a ‘Security of Supply’ arrangement and a ‘Reciprocal Defence Procurement’ agreement which will promote long-term supply chain stability as defence sources said on Monday that the deal for assembling the General Electric GE-414 jet in India is “almost done” with expectations that it could be concluded during the upcoming visit …

Free Indo-Pacific, China Threat, Expanding Ties: Here's Why Japan PM's Visit is Significant
1 year, 9 months ago

Free Indo-Pacific, China Threat, Expanding Ties: Here's Why Japan PM's Visit is Significant

News 18  

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in India on Monday to explore ways to boost bilateral ties in areas of defence, security, trade and high technologies. The Japanese prime minister arrived in Delhi at around 8 am on Monday on a nearly 27-hour visit to ramp up bilateral ties in a range of areas and discuss how convergence between India’s …

Strengthening India-Japan Defence Cooperation: A Look Beyond Quad
1 year, 11 months ago

Strengthening India-Japan Defence Cooperation: A Look Beyond Quad

News 18  

In recent years, New Delhi and Tokyo have intensified their aspirations to assume a greater role in providing security for the Indo-Pacific region. India and Japan are holding their maiden joint air exercise, Veer Guardian 2023 from 12 to 26 January, which seeks to promote air defence cooperation between the two sides. Veer Guardian 2023: Maiden Indo-Japan Air Combat Exercise …

Japan racks up new security deals with eyes on China
1 year, 11 months ago

Japan racks up new security deals with eyes on China

Firstpost  

The government unveiled a major defence overhaul in December, including doubling spending to two per cent of GDP by 2027 and designating China the ‘greatest strategic challenge ever’ to Japan’s security Tokyo, Japan: Space defence, US troop deployments and a “hugely significant” deal with Britain: Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is collecting more than souvenirs on his whirlwind diplomatic tour. …

Japan’s national security strategy is good news for Indo-Pacific
1 year, 11 months ago

Japan’s national security strategy is good news for Indo-Pacific

Hindustan Times  

After demonstrating decisive leadership in shaping Indo-Pacific’s geoeconomic architecture, Tokyo is now making a compelling case on security. Months of intense domestic debate on shoring up deterrence has culminated into the first revision of the NSS, alongside the unveiling of National Defence Strategy and the Defense Build-up Program. While the domestic conversation between the Liberal Democratic Party and its junior …

'Military build-up doomed to fail', says China on Japan's new security policy
2 years ago

'Military build-up doomed to fail', says China on Japan's new security policy

Firstpost  

The new strategies outlined in three defence and security documents approved by Japan’s cabinet are a marked departure from post-WWII norms. They involve doubling defence spending over the next five years to 2 per cent of GDP in fiscal 2027 Beijing: After Japan unveiled a new national security plan that signals the country’s biggest military buildup since World War II, …

Germany stresses increasing defense role in Indo-Pacific
2 years, 1 month ago

Germany stresses increasing defense role in Indo-Pacific

Associated Press  

TOKYO — German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Tuesday stressed his country’s increased defense cooperation with Japan and other democracies in the Indo-Pacific region faced with security challenges such as Russia’s war in Ukraine and China’s rise. Steinmeier, after holding talks with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, told a joint news conference that Germany and other countries “committed to freedom and …

Rajnath Singh meets Japanese counterpart in Tokyo to bolster defence ties
2 years, 3 months ago

Rajnath Singh meets Japanese counterpart in Tokyo to bolster defence ties

The Hindu  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday, September 8, 2022, met with his Japanese counterpart Yasukazu Hamada and said the bilateral special strategic and global partnership between the two countries plays a crucial role in ensuring a free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific region. "Reviewed various aspects of bilateral defence cooperation and regional affairs during the bilateral meeting with Japan’s Minister of …

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Japanese counterpart Yasukazu Hamada to bolster defence ties
2 years, 3 months ago

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Japanese counterpart Yasukazu Hamada to bolster defence ties

Firstpost  

Rajnath Singh said that India and Japan pursue a Special Strategic and Global Partnership. The defence partnership will play a crucial role in ensuring a free, open and rules-based Indo Pacific region Tokyo: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday met with his Japanese counterpart Yasukazu Hamada and said the bilateral special strategic and global partnership between the two countries plays …

India and Japan to hold more military drills to deepen ties
2 years, 3 months ago

India and Japan to hold more military drills to deepen ties

Al Jazeera  

India and Japan are bolstering their militaries to tackle what they see as increased security threats, including from neighbouring China. India and Japan have said they would strengthen defence cooperation, with New Delhi inviting investment by Japanese industries and both Asian countries planning a joint military drill involving their air force fighters. India’s defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday held …

Why the India-Japan ministerial is crucial
2 years, 3 months ago

Why the India-Japan ministerial is crucial

Hindustan Times  

The Indo-Pacific is front and centre in this week’s high-powered diplomacy, whether it be aligning the coordinates on geo-economics at the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework ’s ministerial meeting in Los Angeles, geo-strategy at the Quad meeting in Delhi or a series of India-Japan ministerial dialogues in Tokyo. Today, the primacy of Delhi in the Japanese security outlook is firmly entrenched, as …

Tokyo to Delhi: The post-pandemic blueprint
2 years, 9 months ago

Tokyo to Delhi: The post-pandemic blueprint

Hindustan Times  

The visit of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to India could not have been better timed. Despite differing orientations — Tokyo’s decades-old treaty alliance with Washington and Delhi’s guiding principle of strategic autonomy and multi-polarity— the compelling rationale of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's vision of the “Confluence of the Two Seas” has laid the foundation for a trusted partnership …

Recommendations for India-US development cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
3 years, 4 months ago

Recommendations for India-US development cooperation in the Indo-Pacific

Hindustan Times  

As the Indo-Pacific construct is internationalised through bilateral and plurilateral arrangements between regional and extra-regional powers, critics say the overt securitisation of the region has spurred the return of a “Cold War mentality”. PREMIUM The success of India-US defence cooperation offers lessons for bolstering bilateral development cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. For instance, the 2016 India- US joint statement affirmed the …

Regional Security, Defence Trade on Agenda as Pompeo Arrives in 'Leading Power' India for 2+2 Talks
4 years, 1 month ago

Regional Security, Defence Trade on Agenda as Pompeo Arrives in 'Leading Power' India for 2+2 Talks

News 18  

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defence Secretary Mark T Esper have left for India for the two-plus-two dialogue between the two countries which will be held on October 27. pic.twitter.com/IoaJvtsHZC— Secretary Pompeo October 25, 2020 Pompeo and Esper will visit India on October 26 and 27 for the high-level dialogue aimed at further boosting defence, security and global …

Shinzo Abe redefined India-Japan ties | Opinion
4 years, 3 months ago

Shinzo Abe redefined India-Japan ties | Opinion

Hindustan Times  

From capturing global strategic imagination with his “Confluence of the Two Seas” speech in the Indian Parliament to articulating the India-Japan Indo-Pacific Vision 2025 — the Shinzo Abe era is defined by high-powered diplomacy that delivered. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Yamanakako village, Yamanashi prefecture, October 28, 2018 As the challenges to the liberal …

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