Overview

• General Upendra Dwivedi began a four-day visit to Algeria on August 25 and held talks with senior military leaders in Algiers.
• Discussions focused on training exchanges for senior officers, joint capability development, and potential collaboration in defence technologies.
• The Indian Army said no sales agreements were announced, with conversations covering areas such as anti-drone systems and niche tech.
• The agenda includes meetings with Gen Saïd Chanegriha and Lt Gen Mostefa Smaali, plus visits to the School of Command and Major Staff and the Cherchell Military Academy.
• The outreach follows a November defence-cooperation pact and a late-July industry seminar, as Algeria diversifies suppliers and India expands engagement in North Africa.