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Rs 70,500-crore indigenous arms buy gets defence ministry's approval
These largely include indigenous BrahMos missiles, Shakti Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, and Maritime Utility Helicopters
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Dhami attends meet chaired by Rajnath to boost infra on northern borders
At the meeting, the Uttarakhand chief minister said the Pithoragarh airport would be developed by the Indian Air Force
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Defence min signs Rs 934 crore contract for refit of Sindhukirti submarine
The defence ministry signed a contract on Monday for refit of the Sindhukirti submarine at the Hindustan Shipyard Limited at an overall cost of Rs 934 crore
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Rahul Gandhi insulted India in London, should apologise: Rajnath in LS
Slamming Rahul Gandhi for insulting India in London, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday demanded in Lok Sabha that the Congress leader should be asked to apologise before the House
Attention must be paid to road conditions in border areas with China: HP CM
The road conditions in the border areas with China are not in good condition, and attention should be paid to it, Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said after his meeting with Rajnath Singh
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Rajnath Singh addresses top naval commanders onboard INS Vikrant
The Chief of Naval Staff said all policy decisions, acquisition-related matters and force planning are being discussed at the commanders' conference
Rajnath to address Naval Commanders conference onboard INS Vikrant Monday
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will address the first edition of the Naval Commanders' conference onboard INS Vikrant, India's first indigenous aircraft carrier, scheduled to commence on March 6
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Rajnath Singh, Israeli counterpart discuss development of military hardware
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday spoke to his Israeli counterpart Major General Yoav Gallant and is understood to have discussed key projects relating to co-development of military hardware
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Next govt in K'taka will shape as per Yediyurappa's wish: Rajnath Singh
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated on Thursday that the next government in Karnataka will take shape as per the wishes of former chief minister BS Yediyurappa
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IAF airlifts 388 stranded passengers from Jammu to Ladakh using IL-76
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Sunday airlifted 388 stranded passengers from Jammu to the Union Territory of Ladakh, a defence spokesman said
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IAF to participate in multi-national exercise 'Cobra Warrior' in UK
Indian Air Force (IAF) will participate in multilateral air exercise 'Exercise Cobra Warrior' at the RAF's Waddington Air Force Base in the UK from March 6 to 24, an official statement said
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75% of defence capital budget is for domestic procurement, says Rajnath
Addressing a gathering at the valedictory ceremony of Aero India Show here, Singh said that in the last few years, the respect for the Indian defence industry is increasing
Aero India 2023: Rajnath Singh lauds 'new energy' of defence start-ups
Innovation aided by Make in India that prioritised local procurement, says tech firm Zeus Numerix
Defence Minister launches 'iDEX Investor Hub', Rs 200 cr already pledged
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday launched the 'iDEX Investor Hub' (iIH), under which more than Rs 200 crores had already been pledged by leading Indian investors
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Govt to spend 75% defence outlay for procurement from Indian firms: Rajnath
The decision will mean setting aside of around Rs 100,000 crore for procurement of military platforms and equipment from the Indian manufacturers, he said
Rich nations have no right to dictate their solutions to others: Rajnath
He further stated that wherever India is exporting defence equipment, full support is offered towards the capability development
Country salutes brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday paid homage to the CRPF personnel killed in the 2019 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama and said the entire nation stands firmly with their families
Rajnath Singh holds bilateral meeting with defence heads of 7 nations
He held bilateral meetings with the defence heads of seven countries - Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Armenia and Congo
Aero India 2023 gives India strength, new identity in the world: Rajnath
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Monday stated that Aero India Show 2023 has given a strength to the Indian defence sector and a new identity to the country in the world.
India will not miss opportunity to become leading defence player: Modi
PM Modi Monday inaugurated Asia's biggest Aero India show 2023 at the Yelahanka Airbase in Bengaluru, and said the country will not let go of any opportunity to become a leading defence sector player.
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