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The second Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting between India and Rwanda took place in New Delhi on July 06 & 07, 2026. The two sides decided to expand partnership in the field of military training, military exercises, medical cooperation and defence industries. An implementation plan with timelines for the action items emanating from the meeting was also agreed to during the meeting.

In a move that underscores its growing defense footprint in Southeast Asia, India will export BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Indonesia. The deal, confirmed by an Indian government representative, involves the indigenously co-produced system from BrahMos Aerospace—a joint venture between India and Russia.

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The NATO Heads of State and Government will gather in Ankara on 7 and 8 July for a NATO Summit meeting. Foreign Minister Wadephul and Defence Minister Pistorius will accompany Federal Chancellor Merz to the summit. Read on to find out more about what's on the agenda.

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Statement on behalf of the European Union and its Member States by H.E. Ambassador Stavros Lambrinidis, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, at the UN General Assembly Debate under agenda item 38 entitled "The necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba"

China notified relevant countries in advance of the test launch of a nuclear submarine-based strategic missile, a move that demonstrates the openness and transparency of the Chinese armed forces, a defense spokesperson said on Tuesday.

China's test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile into the Pacific this week was aimed at signaling its growing military reach to U.S. allies across the region, analysts told Radio Free Asia, as Beijing sought to frame the launch as a routine exercise.

Beijing urges other countries to refrain from overinterpreting the submarine launch of a Chinese strategic missile, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Tuesday.

China and Russia launched the "Joint Sea-2026" naval exercise on July 6 at a naval port in Qingdao City of east China's Shandong Province.

Chinese-built L-15E advanced trainer jets made their first appearance at a major US airshow as part of the UAE's national aerobatic display team, attracting attention from international defense observers and earning high praise for their performance capabilities. A Chinese expert said the UAE bringing Chinese trainer aircraft to a US airshow highlights the aircraft's world-class performance. It also shows that the Chinese trainer aircraft is earning broad recognition and confidence from international users.

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China has donated 15 presidential vehicles to Sierra Leone in support of the country's preparations for hosting the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, further demonstrating the growing friendship and practical cooperation between the two countries.

Today, His Majesty's Canadian Ships (HMCS) Moncton and Edmonton departed their homeport of Halifax, Nova Scotia, to deploy on Operation REASSURANCE, where they will join Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1).

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, on the margins of the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, Türkiye.

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