Archive · 27 Jul 2026
PM Modi Celebrates India's Defence Growth on Kargil Vijay Diwas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about India's growing defence capabilities during his radio programme, Mann Ki Baat.
He remembered the brave soldiers who fought in the 1999 Kargil War and highlighted recent achievements like the commissioning of the INS Mahendragiri warship and the successful testing of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket and Kusha missile.
He also mentioned India's increasing role as a global defence partner, including a major agreement with Indonesia for the supply of BrahMos and Astra missiles.
Modi emphasized the importance of indigenous defence production and the growing trust in India's defence technology.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to soldiers who fought in the 1999 Kargil War during Mann Ki Baat.
India commissioned the INS Mahendragiri, a modern warship with over 75% indigenous content.
DRDO successfully tested the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket and Kusha missile.
India signed a major agreement with Indonesia for the supply of BrahMos and Astra missiles.
The Shaurya Vijay Yatra was organized to mark Kargil Vijay Diwas, symbolizing national unity and remembrance.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Highlighted India's defence growth and paid tribute to Kargil War soldiers
- When
- July 26, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas and showcase India's defence advancements
National Pride and Defence Growth
Global Defence Partnerships
Defence Capabilities
National Pride and Defence Growth
India is strengthening its defence capabilities through indigenous production and technological advancements.
Global Defence Partnerships
India is emerging as a trusted global defence partner, exporting advanced defence equipment and technology.
- Kargil Vijay Diwas
- July 26, commemorates India's victory in the 1999 Kargil War.
- INS Mahendragiri
- A modern warship with over 75% indigenous content, commissioned on July 11, 2026.
- Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket
- Successfully tested by DRDO on July 8, 2026.
- Kusha Missile
- Successfully tested by DRDO recently.
- BrahMos and Astra Missiles
- Major agreement signed with Indonesia for the supply of these missiles.
- Shaurya Vijay Yatra
- A motorcycle journey from Delhi to Drass to mark Kargil Vijay Diwas.
Sources
Pinaka rocket to Vikram 1 launch and INS Mahendragiri: PM Modi hails India’s rising defence power in Mann Ki Baat
'Symbol of Atmanirbhar Bharat': PM Modi highlights INS Mahendragiri in Mann Ki Baat
PM highlights defence, self-reliance and environment in Mann Ki Baat, avoids reference to NEET unrest
India Reaching New Heights in Defence Production, Defence Exports: PM Modi in 'Mann ki Baat'
From BrahMos to Vikram-1: PM Modi Says India Is Becoming a Trusted Global Defence Power
PM Modi spotlights defence, student achievements
