Mann ki Baat: India emerging as trusted global defence partner, says PM Modi
Modi said at the beginning of July he was in Indonesia, where a major agreement was reached for the BrahMos and Astra missiles.This month, he said, the DRDO also successfully tested the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket."Behind this success is the collective hard work of our scientists and engineers. Just two-three days ago, DRDO successfully tested the Kusha missile as well," he said.Mr. Modi said every citizen is filled with pride following the successful launch of Vikram-1 last Sunday (July 19, 2026) and everyone was witnesses to this historic moment in India's space sector."This is India's first rocket developed by the private sector.
- ▪Modi said at the beginning of July he was in Indonesia, where a major agreement was reached for the BrahMos and Astra missiles.This month, he said, the DRDO also successfully tested the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket."Behind this success i
- ▪Just two-three days ago, DRDO successfully tested the Kusha missile as well," he said.Mr.
- ▪Modi said every citizen is filled with pride following the successful launch of Vikram-1 last Sunday (July 19, 2026) and everyone was witnesses to this historic moment in India's space sector."This is India's first rocket developed by the p
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (July 26, 2026) asserted that India is emerging as a trusted global defence partner and the country continues to strengthen its defence capabilities.Addressing his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat', he also paid rich tributes to the Indian soldiers who fought the Kargil war.Despite harsh weather and the enemy's challenges, they showed extraordinary courage during the 1999 conflict with Pakistan, he noted."Kargil Vijay Diwas fills us with pride.
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