In a first, India sends defence attachés to African nations, Armenia, Philippines. What's behind the move?
India is sending military representatives, known as defence attachés, to several new countries, including some in Africa, Poland, Armenia, and the Philippines. This comes amid the dynamic situation faced by India in the Indo-Pacific, Red Sea-Indian Ocean and Eurasia. India is increasing its military involvement in the African nation and wants to build stronger strategic relationship as China is becoming more active in the region.