Major Firepower Upgrade: DRDO Tests Pinaka Long‑Range Guided Rocket, Achieves 60 km Precision Strike

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully conducted a flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur.The trial took place on Wednesday (8-Jul-2026) and was confirmed by the Ministry of Defence as a significant achievement in India’s artillery modernisation drive.The rocket was tested for a user-defined minimum range of sixty

July 9, 2026
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PM Modi Calls For Stronger India‑Australia Partnership Amid Global Challenges

Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the India‑Australia CEO Forum and Economic Roadmap Business Reception in Melbourne, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral trade and strategic relations during the second leg of his three‑nation tour.In his address, Modi emphasised that the gathering was a symbol of shared confidence and aspirations.

July 9, 2026
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PM Modi And PM Albanese Meet In Melbourne To Strengthen Trade, Defence And Technology Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Melbourne on Thursday during the second leg of his three-nation tour covering Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. The meeting followed Modi’s arrival in Australia on Wednesday, where he was greeted with a grand reception by the Indian community. The welcome was marked by cultural performances that highlighted

July 9, 2026
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Push To Give Quad ‘Teeth’ As China Flexes Military Might With Missile Tests

Australia is intensifying its military co‑operation with India in an effort to give the Quad partnership with Japan and the United States greater substance. Government sources have described this as a deliberate move to keep Washington engaged amid mounting concerns over China’s expanding military capabilities.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two‑day visit to Melbourne on Thursday,

July 9, 2026
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Indore-Based Pisarv Successfully Tests Indigenous Drones With Indian Army

Indore-based Pisarv Technologies has successfully tested its indigenous drones in collaboration with the Indian Army, marking a significant milestone in India’s push for self-reliance in unmanned aerial systems.The advanced drones, including the ‘Nabh Rakshak’ series, demonstrated their ability to operate at extreme altitudes and withstand electronic warfare threats, strengthening India’s defence

July 9, 2026
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India, Indonesia Forge Defence Tie-Up Around Great Nicobar and Sabang Port Plans

India and Indonesia held wide-ranging discussions on maritime cooperation during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State Visit to Jakarta, with the Ministry of External Affairs highlighting the focus on strategic projects such as India’s Great Nicobar Island initiative and Indonesia’s Sabang Port.These talks were part of a broader agenda to deepen bilateral ties across defence, security, and

July 8, 2026
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India And Indonesia Strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership With Defence, Trade And Maritime Cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Indonesia from 6 to 8 July 2026 marked a significant milestone in the bilateral relationship, as both nations reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.The visit followed Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s earlier participation as Chief Guest at India’s 76th Republic Day celebrations in January 2025,

July 8, 2026
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India And Indonesia Sign BrahMos And Astra Deal, Usher In Golden Chapter of Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Indonesia has marked a significant milestone in bilateral relations, with the signing of more than eight agreements across defence, technology, health, education, and cultural cooperation.The centrepiece of these accords was the long-anticipated BrahMos missile deal, which firmly positions Indonesia as a key partner in India’s expanding coastal

July 7, 2026
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China’s SLBM Test Raises Strategic Alarm For India Amid Expanding Nuclear Deterrence

China’s test launch of a submarine‑launched ballistic missile into the South Pacific on 6 July 2026 has raised alarms far beyond the immediate region, Ravi Shankar of Bharat Shakti reported.For India, defence experts argue, the development signals a decisive shift in Beijing’s maritime nuclear posture that could intensify strategic competition across the Indian Ocean and widen the capability gap

July 7, 2026
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Prime Minister Modi Conferred With Indonesia’s Highest Civilian Honour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Indonesia’s highest civilian honour, the ‘Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia’, by President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta.The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that the award was bestowed in recognition of Modi’s leadership in strengthening the friendship between India and Indonesia.The medal, also known as the Star of Indonesia,

July 7, 2026
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