Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a major technology-transfer initiative under which Indian defence companies will be permitted to manufacture conventional missile systems developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The decision is aimed at expanding domestic production capacity, reducing dependence on foreign suppliers and giving Indian industry a larger role in the...
India is stepping up the modernisation of its armed forces with a major investment in loitering munitions, commonly described as kamikaze or suicide drones. The Defence Ministry has signed two contracts worth a combined ₹1,577 crore for the Indian Army, marking a significant expansion of the country’s focus on unmanned systems and precision-strike warfare. The...
The Territorial Army has become a vital component of India’s defence structure by providing additional military strength during emergencies while also contributing significantly to humanitarian and nation-building initiatives, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday. Addressing the importance of the force, Singh highlighted that the Territorial Army is not limited to supporting the armed forces...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has issued a strong warning to Pakistan, saying India will respond firmly to any future threat to its sovereignty and security. Speaking at the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations in Dras, Singh said the experience of the Kargil War and subsequent developments had demonstrated the need for India to remain constantly...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that India’s victory in the 1999 Kargil War continues to stand as a lasting symbol of the country’s determination, military strength, and unwavering resolve to counter any threat to its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Addressing a gathering ahead of the Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations, Singh paid tribute to...
India is preparing to take another significant step toward transforming its military structure as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan’s successor, General N. S. Raja Subramani, is expected to present a detailed strategy on military theatre commands to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The proposal is anticipated to play a crucial role in reshaping...
A fresh political confrontation has erupted over the reported casualties suffered during Operation Sindoor, with the Congress party accusing Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of providing incomplete or inaccurate information to Parliament regarding the number of soldiers who lost their lives during the military operation. The controversy emerged after statements made in Parliament concerning the operation’s...
India and Vietnam have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral defence cooperation, with a strong emphasis on maritime security, advanced technologies, and strategic coordination in the Indo-Pacific region during high-level talks in Hanoi. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held comprehensive discussions with Vietnam’s Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang, reviewing the progress...
India must accelerate its journey towards complete self-reliance in defence production to safeguard its national security interests in an increasingly uncertain global environment, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said. Speaking at a public engagement linked to major defence manufacturing initiatives, Singh underscored that depending on foreign nations for critical military requirements leaves any country vulnerable...
One year after the launch of Operation Sindoor, India’s armed forces marked the anniversary of the landmark military mission with a powerful commemorative video revisiting the intense 88-hour operation that followed the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam. Shared precisely at 1:05 am — the exact time the operation began on May 7, 2025 — the...