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India's defence production surged four-fold since 2014: Rajnath Singh
Singh made the remarks after laying the foundation stone of a Rs 472-crore facility for the overhaul of T-series battle tanks at the 57-year-old Vehicle Factory Jabalpur (VFJ)
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Rajnath lays foundation for ₹472 cr battle tank overhaul facility in MP
Under the upcoming project, the facility will overhaul 80 T-72 and T-90 tanks annually
Govt approves transfer of DRDO developed missile tech to defence industry
The defence ministry, making the announcement, said the move is an important milestone in promoting greater participation of the domestic industries in the defence ecosystem
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Rajnath lays foundation for 5 expansion projects of GRSE, Yantra India
The projects comprise three facilities of GRSE and two of Yantra India
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Preventive healthcare future model, key to economy and security: Rajnath
Singh said the focus of healthcare should not remain limited to treating diseases after they appear but should include prevention, early detection, risk assessment and personalised healthcare
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India, Japan deepen strategic ties with maritime security cooperation deal
Defence ministers sign a bilateral deal on maritime security cooperation, with an eye on the Indo-Pacific region
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Defence projects worth over ₹8.75 trn approved in last 1 yr: Rajnath Singh
Singh also said that India has emerged as a major power in global defence manufacturing, with exports of military hardware surging to Rs 38,424 crore in 2025-26
No talks with Pakistan except on PoK: Rajnath Singh on Kargil Vijay Diwas
Operation Sindoor made it clear what the fate will be of those who attempt to threaten India with terrorism, Rajnath Singh said
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Op Sindoor showcased India's world-class defence readiness: Rajnath Singh
India's defence minister described Operation Sindoor as a testament to the capability and valour of the Indian armed forces, saying they delivered a befitting reply to terrorists and their supporters
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Border infrastructure indispensable to future warfare: Rajnath Singh
The defence minister said roads, tunnels, ports and airfields would remain central to military operations even as India inducts advanced weapons and platforms
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AI cannot replace human compassion: Rajnath Singh to budding doctors
Technology can be intelligent, but it cannot be compassionate. It can read medical charts, but it cannot, under any circumstances, understand the pain in a patient's mind, Rajnath Singh said
India setting new benchmarks in medical research, says Rajnath Singh
India's health system is also emerging as more self-reliant, he said addressing the 22nd convocation ceremony of the King George's Medical University, Lucknow
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Future wars may use AI, but soldiers will win them: Rajnath Singh
At the commissioning of INS Mahendragiri, Defence Minister said AI is reshaping warfare but cannot replace trained soldiers, national resolve and strong conventional military capabilities
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Rajnath Singh commissions INS Mahendragiri into Indian Navy in Vizag
Defence Minister commissioned INS Mahendragiri, the sixth indigenous Project 17A stealth frigate, into the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet, describing the warship as a major boost to maritime capability
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Op Sindoor boosted trust in made-in-India defence platforms: Rajnath Singh
The Union minister asserted that after Operation Sindoor, "trust in made-in-India defence platforms has got enhanced"
DAC clears ₹52K cr proposals for the armed forces with focus on air defence
The Defence Acquisition Council cleared ₹52,000 crore worth of defence purchases, including air defence, anti-drone systems, missiles and high-altitude surveillance platforms
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Rajnath Singh unveils DFP-2026 to fast-track strategic DRDO projects
Rajnath Singh unveils DFP-2026 to empower DRDO with greater financial autonomy, aiming to speed up defence R&D and the induction of indigenous technologies
Conventional warfare remains relevant even today as it was in 1947: Rajnath
Defence Minister said nations must strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities as global conflicts can disrupt critical supply chains
India's annual defence production surges to ₹1.78 trillion in 2025-26
The milestone represents a 15.6 per cent growth over the previous fiscal year's output of ₹1.54 trillion and a staggering 110 per cent increase since 2020-21 when the figure was ₹84,643 crore
Emerging tech has altered definition of warfare: Defence Min Rajnath Singh
Addressing the Combined Graduation Parade at the Indian Air Force Academy near here, Singh said emerging technologies have altered the very definition of warfare