Page 4 - Latest Updates on Rajnath Singh
MoD eases procurement for defence spares, maintenance; pvt firms get parity
New defence capital acquisition rules also expected before the end of the calendar year
 "MoD eases procurement for defence spares, maintenance; pvt firms get parity")
Defence minister approves new framework to rationalise revenue procurement
"It (DPM) will ensure timely availability of requisite resources to the armed forces and at appropriate cost," it said
 "Defence minister approves new framework to rationalise revenue procurement")
PM Modi to inaugurate Combined Commanders' Conference in Kolkata on Sept 15
The CCC is the apex-level brainstorming forum of the Armed Forces, bringing together the nation's top civil and military leadership to exchange views at the conceptual and strategic levels
 "PM Modi to inaugurate Combined Commanders' Conference in Kolkata on Sept 15")
RAN Samwad: With Rajnath's call, the indian way of war takes shape
In its place appears to be a posture of punitive deterrence: A move from restraint-based reactivity to imposing costs and deterring future provocations
 "RAN Samwad: With Rajnath's call, the indian way of war takes shape")
Drones critical to modern warfare, need to be part of policy: Rajnath Singh
He was speaking at the inauguration of Raphe mPhibr Pvt Ltd's defence equipment and engine-testing facility in Noida. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was also present at the event
India's defence can't depend on 'uncertain foreign interference': Rajnath
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh outlined plans for Sudarshan Chakra air defence system, citing Operation Sindoor and shifting geopolitics to stress self-reliance
Armed forces must be prepared for longer conflicts, says Rajnath Singh
Singh said India does not want anyone's land, but it is ready to go to any extent to protect its territorial integrity
 "Armed forces must be prepared for longer conflicts, says Rajnath Singh")
SAIL supplies 8,000 tonnes of critical steel for Indian Navy frigates
Rajnath Singh commissioned the two multi-mission stealth frigates at the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh
 "SAIL supplies 8,000 tonnes of critical steel for Indian Navy frigates")
Navy's role goes beyond guarding to economic security, says Rajnath Singh
On the two new frigates, Rajnath Singh said the commissioning of INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri will significantly enhance Indian Navy's strength, reach and resilience
Indian Army to host tri-service seminar RAN SAMWAD-2025 from Aug 26
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to deliver the plenary address on the concluding day, while Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan will open the dialogue on the first day
 "Indian Army to host tri-service seminar RAN SAMWAD-2025 from Aug 26")
Grew up shy, didn't think will fly to space: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla
Shukla, who spoke at an IAF event, said he listened to stories of Rakesh Sharma's historic spaceflight, but the dream to travel to space didn't take root early in his life
 "Grew up shy, didn't think will fly to space: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla")
Gaganyaan mission marks new chapter in Atmanirbhar Bharat journey: Rajnath
The Gaganyaan project, formally announced by Modi in 2018, aims to send a three-member crewed flight into the 400 km-orbit for a three-day mission in 2027
 "Gaganyaan mission marks new chapter in Atmanirbhar Bharat journey: Rajnath")
India conducts maiden flight tests of integrated air defence weapon system
The flight tests of the new air defence system came three-and-half months after Operation Sindoor
 "India conducts maiden flight tests of integrated air defence weapon system")
Rajnath, Fadnavis called Uddhav to seek support for NDA V-P candidate: Raut
The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has fielded Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan as its vice-presidential candidate
 "Rajnath, Fadnavis called Uddhav to seek support for NDA V-P candidate: Raut")
India the world's most 'dashing and dynamic' economy, says Rajnath Singh
Singh's comments come amid high tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on goods imported from India
 "India the world's most 'dashing and dynamic' economy, says Rajnath Singh")
Govt halts US arms deals after Trump slams 50% tariffs on India, MoD denies
Post publication of this story, India's government issued a statement it attributed to a Ministry of Defence source describing news reports of a pause in the talks as "false and fabricated."
 "Govt halts US arms deals after Trump slams 50% tariffs on India, MoD denies")
Defence Ministry clears ₹67,000 crore military upgrade for armed forces
The Defence Ministry has cleared proposals worth ₹67,000 crore to boost the operational capabilities of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, including drones, radars, missile systems, and maintenance deals
 "Defence Ministry clears ₹67,000 crore military upgrade for armed forces")
Leaders across party lines remember Shibu Soren for his contributions
Jharkhand Chief Minister and his son Hemant Soren confirmed the demise of the leader in a post on X
 "Leaders across party lines remember Shibu Soren for his contributions")
India ready to help Pakistan act against terrorism, says Rajnath Singh
Initiating a special discussion on Operation Sindoor in the Rajya Sabha, Singh said three terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack have been eliminated by Indian forces
No losses to military assets in Operation Sindoor, says Rajnath Singh
He also rejected, as did External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, the claims by United States (US) President Donald Trump that he mediated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan
 "No losses to military assets in Operation Sindoor, says Rajnath Singh")
