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Chinese defence minister to visit US

Chinese Defence Minister Gen Liang Guanglie will visit the United States later this week to hold talks with Defence Secretary Leon Panetta.

Defence Minister congratulates BRAHMOS for successful launch

Indian Defence Minister AK Antony Thursday visited the BrahMos pavilion and congratulated the team for the successful launch of BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missile system on Wednesday.

Indian Defence Minister leaves for Saudi Arabia

India and Saudi Arabia will strengthen military ties and develop understanding on areas of mutual interest during Defence Minister A K Antony's two-day visit to that country.

Brazil minister heads India to improve defence ties

Brazilian Defence Minister Celso Amorim is to travel to India this week for talks on boosting bilateral military cooperation.

Aussie Defence Minister to visit India on Dec 7

During the visit, the Aussie Defence Minister will hold discussion with his Indian counterpart A K Antony and look for ways to enhance security cooperation between the two sides.

Canada-Israel defence ministers meet in Ottawa

Canada and Israel have enjoyed close bilateral defence relations for some time and our special relationship with Israel has grown stronger in recent years, says Canada's Minister of National Defence Peter MacKay.

Indian Defence Minister to visit Japan

Defence Minister A K Antony will undertake a day-long visit to Tokyo on November 2 to discuss global and regional security scenario, and maritime security and piracy with his Japanese counterpart Yasho Jchikawa.

France in 'final' talks with UAE on Rafale sales: Minister

Negotiations began in 2008 for the sale of 60 Rafale fighters, the pride of Dassault Aviation used by France's armed forces but yet to be sold abroad.

Defence Ministers of India, Russia set to hold crucial talks

The two sides are expected to discuss the issue of deliveries of key weapons systems, including transfer of Nerpa class nuclear submarine to India on a 10-year lease.

US Def Secy meets Israeli Defence Minister

US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has met his Israeli counterpart Ehud Barak at the Pentagon during which the two leaders have stressed the importance of close security ties between the two nations.

Indian Defence Minister to visit Moscow next month

Preparations have already started at high-level for the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military Technical Cooperation to be held in the first week of October.

China Sea power concerns new Japan foreign minister

Japan's new Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba has voiced concern over China's growing naval power and its activities near disputed islands in the East China Sea.

Colombia's defence minister steps down

Defence minister Rodrigo Rivera has resigned after a year in office amid a rise in guerrilla attacks and other violence in the cocaine-producing nation.