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Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green has underlined that the Quad grouping is in “extremely good shape,” pointing to the strong sense of alignment and trust among the four member states.Speaking at an ORF event, he noted that the recent Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Manila followed two such meetings last year and another held in New Delhi three months ago. He emphasised that
Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green has declared that India is now regarded as a “top-tier defence and security partner” for Australia.His remarks came during an address at the Observer Research Foundation in New Delhi, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Australia earlier in July for the third India-Australia Annual Summit.Green highlighted that the joint declaration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has underlined that global confidence in India’s defence equipment and technology is steadily rising, citing the recent agreement with Indonesia for the supply of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Astra beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles as a clear example of this growing trust.His remarks came during the 136th episode of his monthly radio program ‘Mann Ki
Japan can fulfil India’s long standing requirement of a amphibious aircraft with ShinMaywa US-2India and Japan have entered a new phase of defence industrial cooperation, with SIDM pushing industry-led collaboration in drones, AI-enabled systems, and secure communications, while the UNICORN naval mast project and Mogami-class frigate proposal signal Tokyo’s greater willingness to share
India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reiterated NewIndia’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reaffirmed New Delhi’s uncompromising stance against terrorism during the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting in Manila.He declared that there must be zero tolerance for terrorism and warned that acts of terror will have consequences. His remarks underscored India’s determination
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Manila on 22 July 2026, reaffirming the strength of the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership as the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting reconvened alongside ASEAN-related engagements.The discussions highlighted trade, defence, energy, critical minerals, artificial intelligence, and Indo-Pacific security,
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will travel to Manila, Philippines, on 22–23 July 2026 to participate in a series of Foreign Minister-level meetings under the ASEAN framework.His visit will include engagements in the ASEAN-India, East Asia Summit (EAS), and ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) meetings, as confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs.The Ministry highlighted that Jaishankar will
India’s BrahMos missile exports are reshaping the South China Sea security environment by creating a distributed anti-access network across Southeast Asia.With the Philippines already deploying, Vietnam signing a major deal, and Indonesia joining through a $600 million package, China now faces a layered deterrence arc that complicates its naval operations and strategic planning.India’s BrahMos
The Indian Air Force has deployed four Rafale fighter jets, two C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft and over 120 personnel to Darwin, Australia, for Exercise Pitch Black 2026, joining 19 other nations in one of the world’s largest multinational air combat training programs.The exercise runs from 20 July to 7 August and will involve up to 100 aircraft and 2,500 personnel across RAAF Bases Darwin,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Indo‑Pacific strategy has entered a decisive phase, with the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile emerging as the spearhead of India’s diplomatic and military outreach.By finalising deals with Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines, New Delhi has effectively positioned itself to control the Malacca and Lombok straits, two of the most critical maritime choke-points in