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The Sea Phase will involve coordinated operations across three maritime domains. Participating naval units will undertake challenging exercises that test their ability to communicate, manoeuvre and respond effectively during complex operational situations.
Exercise INDRA 2026 will feature two principal phases, beginning with professional engagements during the harbour phase at Vladivostok, followed by coordinated operational activities at sea. The programme aims to enhance mutual understanding of naval procedures, operational practices and maritime capabilities.
The sixth Foreign Office Consultations provided an opportunity for senior diplomatic officials to review the institutional framework governing India-Qatar relations. Discussions covered political cooperation, trade, investment, energy, security, education, culture, consular affairs and people-to-people exchanges.
The visit, taking place from October 9 to 11, includes engagements with senior government officials, global institutional investors, financial institutions and business leaders. It builds on the two countries’ expanding cooperation in digital finance, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, aviation and investment.
According to BEL’s official communication, the delegation toured several important research and manufacturing facilities, including its antenna and radar units, Strategic Communication and Command Systems facilities, and Integrated Air Command and Control System laboratory.
The equipment was formally handed over on October 6, 2026, at the Military Institute of the Armed Forces of the Kyrgyz Republic in Bishkek. Indian Ambassador Birender Singh, accompanied by Defence Attaché Colonel Pankaj Sharma, presented the system to Colonel Baibalaev Azizbek, Deputy Minister of Defence of Kyrgyzstan.
The Annual Foreign Service Attachés Briefing serves as an institutional platform for the Indian Army to engage with military representatives accredited to diplomatic missions in India. Defence Attachés act as important channels of communication between their respective armed forces and India’s defence establishment, facilitating dialogue on military cooperation, training and security matters.
During his meeting with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, Jaishankar conveyed personal greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and acknowledged the progress in bilateral relations. He noted that India-Ethiopia cooperation had gained considerable momentum in recent years, reflecting the two countries’ common development aspirations.
A Colombian delegation visited BEL’s Ghaziabad Unit and Central Research Laboratory in March 2026 to examine the company’s technological capabilities. The visit formed part of Colombia’s efforts to identify suitable technologies for detecting and countering unmanned aerial threats.
Announced by the Ministry of Communications, the partnership aims to improve last-mile delivery, expand logistics accessibility and support India’s growing e-commerce sector. It will cover prepaid parcels, cash-on-delivery shipments, OTP-based delivery authentication and real-time shipment tracking.
