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Think critically, adapt to unforeseen circumstances, leverage latest technology to gain strategic advantage, says Rajnath Singh to military leaders

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.

Centre announces major top-level bureaucratic reshuffle across finance, defence, and minority affairs

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).

Officials review range of bilateral defence cooperation issues during 14th India-Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue

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”.

Indian Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane discusses bilateral security issues during India-Germany High Defence Committee meeting

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.

Capital and technological know-how from US can help India achieve its goal of becoming a developed country by 2047: Rajnath Singh

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.

India-Bangladesh Annual Dialogue: Officials express satisfaction over increasing defence cooperation engagements

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.

India- Angolan officials participate in Foreign Office Consultations meeting, decide to strengthen ties in key sectors

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.

Rajnath Singh, Minister of National Defence of Vietnam hold talks in New Delhi to carry forward bilateral defence cooperation

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.

Rajnath Singh to grace Armed Forces Flag Day CSR Conclave being organised by Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare in New Delhi tomorrow

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.

Gujarat: India-Africa Defence Dialogue to be held on October 18 on the sidelines of DefExpo 2022 in Gandhinagar

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.

India can't rely on others for its defence needs: Rajnath

Dec 19, 2021, at 01:25 am

New Delhi/UNI: India cannot continue to rely on other countries for its defence equipment and technology needs, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday, adding that the government has sent a clear message to countries like US, Russia and France that defence indigenization is now India's top priority.

Australia invited to participate in India's defence industry: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh after 2+2 talks

Sep 11, 2021, at 11:14 pm

New Delhi/UNI: India and Australia on Saturday decided to expand their bilateral defence cooperation, with New Delhi inviting Canberra to engage India’s growing defence industry and to collaborate in co-production and co-development of defence equipment, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said here after holding the 2+2 dialogue with his Australian counterpart Peter Dutton.

US Special Operations Commander Richard D. Clarke visits India

Jul 30, 2021, at 01:34 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, Gen. Richard D. Clarke, visited India and met defense officials at the U.S. Embassy in Delhi on Thursday.

India, Russia agree to invest more in each other's economy, produce Russian military equipment in India

Apr 07, 2021, at 01:35 am

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: India and Russia on Tuesday agreed on investing more in each other's economy and launch additional production of Russian military equipment in India during a meeting of Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in "comprehensive and productive" talks here.