GENERAL YOSHIHIDE YOSHIDA
India adds teeth to its Indo-Pacific strategy
India is actively strengthening its Indo-Pacific strategy, particularly defense ties, ahead of key diplomatic visits. High-level interactions with Japan's defense leadership and naval engagements are underway to boost cooperation. Simultaneously, Indian warships are in Manila to deepen maritime security collaboration with the Philippines, underscoring India's commitment to regional security and strategic partnerships.
CDS General Anil Chauhan meets Japan's Chief of Staff to reinforce defence ties
General Anil Chauhan and General Yoshida Yoshihide met to strengthen India-Japan defence ties, with Chauhan wishing Yoshida well on his retirement and welcoming his successor. Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi is also in Japan to discuss enhanced naval cooperation with Admiral Saito Akira, focusing on maritime security and interoperability.
Chief of US Indo-Pacific command holds talks with India's top civil, military brass
Admiral Samuel J Paparo held significant discussions with India's top leaders on advancing US-India military ties and renewing a 10-year defence framework. The talks occurred during his visit to New Delhi for the Raisina Dialogue. Notable points included the COMPACT initiative and the Quad nations' defence cooperation, aiming to enhance mutual goals and global peace.
Troubled by Beijing, Philippines invites India to join 'Squad' to counter world's biggest navy in South China Sea
The Philippines wants India to join the Squad alliance with the US, Australia, and Japan to counter China's tactics in the South China Sea. China is creating militarized artificial islands and asserting territorial control. Top military officers from the Quad countries and the Philippines discussed these challenges.
Navy chief meets Japan Self Defence Force chief to strengthen bilateral ties during MALABAR 2024
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and General Yoshihide Yoshida met in New Delhi as part of Exercise Malabar 2024, discussing enhanced defence cooperation and technological collaboration. The exercise promotes regional stability in the Indo-Pacific and includes naval forces from India, Japan, Australia, and the US.
