Indian missile technology enhances Indonesia’s strategic autonomy in broader Indo-Pacific region

IANS | July 20, 2026 9:44 PM

New Delhi/Jakarta, July 20 (IANS) India and Indonesia have demonstrated that close cooperation between major neighbours is possible without succumbing to divisions created by competing global powers. The ability of New Delhi and Jakarta to maintain strong ties with both Russia and the United States while pursuing national interests without becoming subordinate to either side reflects a diplomatic balancing act worthy of admiration, a report has stated.

Two US soldiers killed in Jordan attack

IANS | July 20, 2026 5:52 PM

Washington, July 20 (IANS) Two active-duty US Army soldiers supporting 'Operation Inherent Resolve' were killed following an enemy attack on an airbase in Jordan, the Department of War said Monday.

Pakistan lacks response to India’s nuclear capability: Report

IANS | July 19, 2026 10:20 PM

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Pakistan has no response to India’s nuclear capability, as New Delhi quietly crossed a threshold where India may have nuclear warheads at sea while Pakistan does not have a submarine capable of carrying them and not even a realistic timeline for acquiring one, a report stated.

China's missile test came while US engaged in war: Report

IANS | July 19, 2026 9:47 PM

Wellington, July 19 (IANS) The timing of the recent nuclear-capable missile launch from a Chinese submarine deserves more scrutiny than it has received, said a report noting that the US has been distracted by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

IAF Rafales arrive in Australia for Pitch Black 2026 air combat exercise

IANS | July 17, 2026 7:57 AM

Canberra, July 17 (IANS) India’s Rafale fighter jets and C-17 transport aircraft have arrived in Australia to participate in the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) premier multinational air combat exercise, Pitch Black 2026, marking another step in expanding defence cooperation between the two countries.

Japan and India pledge to strengthen defence ties

IANS | July 16, 2026 7:19 PM

Tokyo, July 16 (IANS) Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi attended a reception at the residence of India's Ambassador to Japan, Nagma Mallick, on Thursday with both sides pledging to strengthen defence ties between two nations.