PM Modi meets NSA Michael Waltz in Washington DC, discusses India-US defence, technology
Feb 14, 2025, at 12:02 am
Washington DC/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met United States NSA Michael Waltz to discuss issues of defence, technology, and security between the two countries.
Feb 09, 2025, at 08:53 pm
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said New Delhi is aiming for Rs 1.60 lakh crore defence production in the domestic sector by the end of 2025-26.
Rajnath Singh flags off USD 278.42 million surveillance system SANJAY
Jan 24, 2025, at 02:01 pm
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off ‘SANJAY - The Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS)’ from South Block, New Delhi on Friday.
India possesses one of the largest defence industrial ecosystems in Asia: Rajnath Singh
Jan 12, 2025, at 09:34 pm
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently said the country possesses one of the largest defence industrial ecosystems in Asia.
Oct 19, 2024, at 09:52 pm
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called upon the military leaders to think critically, adapt to unforeseen circumstances and leverage latest technological advancements to gain a strategic advantage in today’s ever-evolving geopolitical landscape.
Aug 17, 2024, at 06:30 am
New Delhi: The Centre Friday announced a big reshuffle of senior bureaucrats in key departments. The latest appointments, which include new postings across finance, defence, and minority affairs, reflect the government's emphasis on experience and continuity, media reports said.
DRDO successfully conducts maiden flight test of Long Range Glide Bomb from Su-30 MK-I
Aug 14, 2024, at 03:15 pm
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has carried out a successful maiden flight test of Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB), GAURAV from Su-30 MK-I platform of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Aug 02, 2024, at 10:18 pm
The 14th India-Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue took place in New Delhi on Thursday when the two sides reviewed a range of bilateral defence cooperation issues.
DRDO tests light battle tank Zorawar for deployment in eastern Ladakh sector against China
Jul 07, 2024, at 04:43 am
New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) began testing its light battle tank, Zorawar, in Gujarat's Hajira on Saturday.
India's defence apparatus has become stronger than ever: Rajnath Singh
Mar 07, 2024, at 11:36 pm
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India's defence apparatus has become stronger than ever as the present government is focusing on bolstering it with the “sentiment of Indianness”.
Feb 28, 2024, at 03:09 pm
Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane co-chaired the India-Germany High Defence Committee (HDC) meeting in Berlin on 27 Feb 2024 with the State Secretary, German Ministry of Defence Benedikt Zimmer when the two leaders discussed a range of bilateral security and defence issues.
India among top 25 defence exporter nations with exports at Rs 16,000 cr: Rajnath Singh
Feb 25, 2024, at 05:39 am
New Delhi: India is now on the list of top 25 arms exporter nations with defence exports reaching Rs 16,000 crore, Defence Minister Raj Nath Singh said here on Saturday.
Jan 31, 2024, at 12:31 am
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said capital and technological know-how from the US can help India achieve its goal of becoming a developed country by 2047, while investments here can give the American companies high returns and an avenue of de-risking.
Navy gets first Medium Altitude Long Endurance drone made by Adani Defence & Aerospace
Jan 11, 2024, at 02:54 am
Hyderabad: Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar introduced the Drishti 10 Starliner Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, domestically produced by Adani Defence and Aerospace.
India-Nepal Joint Military Exercise Surya Kiran begins in Uttarakhand
Nov 24, 2023, at 11:34 pm
The Nepal Army contingent, comprising 334 personnel, arrived in India to participate in the 17th edition of Joint Military Exercise Surya Kiran.
Aug 30, 2023, at 11:44 pm
New Delhi/Dhaka: India and Bangladesh held the fifth Annual Defence Dialogue on August 28 in Dhaka when the officials expressed satisfaction over increasing defence cooperation engagements.
Aug 12, 2023, at 04:10 pm
Indian and Angolan officials decided to strengthen the relationship in several sectors, including defence and science and technology, while participating in the inaugural Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between the two countries on Friday.
Jun 19, 2023, at 11:59 pm
New Delhi: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with Minister of National Defence of Vietnam General Phan Van Gang in New Delhi on June 19, 2023.
India committed to capacity building of Sri Lankan armed forces: Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane
Jun 08, 2023, at 05:14 am
New Delhi: Sri Lanka is India’s priority partner and in line with the country's ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, New Delhi stands committed to ensuring capacity and capability building of the Sri Lankan Armed Forces, said Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane on Wednesday.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to chair SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi
Apr 28, 2023, at 12:47 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will chair the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Defence Ministers Meeting on 28 April, 2023 in New Delhi.
Rajnath Singh speaks with Canadian counterpart, both agree to enhance defence ties
Apr 21, 2023, at 02:50 am
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday spoke on the phone with Canadian Defence Minister Anita Anand, during which the two sides agreed to take the defence ties to the next level and make defence an important pillar of the bilateral relationship.
Nov 28, 2022, at 08:04 pm
New Delhi: The fourth edition of the Armed Forces Flag Day Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conclave is being organised by Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence (MoD) in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Oct 16, 2022, at 11:26 pm
New Delhi: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will host the Defence Ministers of African Nations during the India-Africa Defence Dialogue (IADD) on Oct 18 on the sidelines of the 12th DefExpo in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
India, Australia to work closely in Quad, G20: S Jaishankar
Oct 10, 2022, at 08:40 pm
Canberra/UNI: As part of the 13th India-Australia Foreign Minister's Framework Dialogue, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and his Australian counterpart Senator Penny Wong on Monday held a dialogue and agreed to work closely in Quad, trilaterals, G20, UN and other important forums.
IAF inducts indigenous light combat helicopter Prachand
Oct 03, 2022, at 08:02 pm
The Indian Air Force (IAF) Monday inducted the first batch of indigenous Light Combat Helicopters, named Prachand, boosting the country's combat prowess, media reports said.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh cautions against misuse of AI apps
Jul 11, 2022, at 11:40 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday launched 75 newly developed AI products for the armed forces during the 'AI in Defence' symposium and exhibition organised by the Ministry of Defence.
'Agnipath' protests continue even after Centre announces new steps to address protesters' concerns
Jun 19, 2022, at 03:58 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Despite the Centre's steps to address the concerns over the 'Agnipath' defence recruitment scheme, protests in several states continue with the job aspirants demanding a rollback of the scheme.
India hands over 12 High Speed Guard Boats to Vietnam
Jun 09, 2022, at 06:05 pm
Hanoi/UNI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday handed over High Speed Guard Boats to Vietnam in a ceremony at Hong Ha Shipyard here on the second day of his Vietnam visit.
India, UK to discuss next generation defence tie-up
Apr 22, 2022, at 06:41 pm
New Delhi/UNI: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to discuss the "next-generation defence and security collaboration across land, sea, air, space and cyber" in meetings with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Friday.
We call for increased investments by US defence companies in India: Rajnath Singh
Apr 12, 2022, at 02:58 pm
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajanth Singh on Monday said India desires to take the partnership with the US towards co-development and co-production with American companies.