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Weapon readiness on Naval Commanders' Conference 2022's agenda
The naval commanders were shown videos of weapon engagement and missile firing drills carried out in the Arabian Sea during the preceding fortnight
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At $76.6 bn, India's military spending third highest in world: SIPRI report
In a drive to strengthen the indigenous arms industry, 64 per cent of capital outlays in the 2021 Indian military budget was earmarked for acquisitions of domestically-produced arms, the report said
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Rajnath Singh, S Jaishankar to address 4-day Navy commanders conference
Top commanders of the Indian Navy will carry out a comprehensive review of the country's maritime security at a four-day conclave beginning Monday.
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Rajnath Singh invites US defence firms to help India meet export target
$2.5 bn defence exports to the US in 5 years, which is 35% of all defence exports
Rajnath asks US firms to focus on manufacturing military hardware in India
Rajnath Singh exhorted American firms to carry out joint research and co-development of military hardware in India, saying the engagement should move beyond the traditional buyer-seller relationship.
Rajnath Singh asks Army to prepare for every possible security challenge
In the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asked the top commanders of the Army to prepare for every possible security challenge that India may face in the future
Rajnath Singh exhorts companies to join India's 'Make for World' drive
During his US visit, the minister said he received a positive response from American leadership for co-development, co-production and investments in research and industry in India
Utilised 65.5% of capital budget on indigenous procurement: MoD
The ministry further said that it has been able to utilise 99.50 per cent of the defence services budget in 2021-22
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If harmed, India will not spare anyone: Rajnath's strong message to China
Singh, in his address to the Indian-American community in San Francisco, also sent a subtle message to the US that New Delhi does not believe in a diplomacy of zero-sum game
Sharad Pawar questions Rajnath & Jaishankar's silence on Blinken's remarks
NCP President Sharad Pawar questioned Rajnath Singh and S Jaishankar for not rebutting United State Secretary of State Antony Blinken's remarks on 'human rights abuses' in India
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Rajnath Singh lays a wreath at National Memorial Cemetery in Hawaii
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi's statue and also laid a wreath at the National Memorial Cemetery in Honolulu, Hawaii.
India, US mull using Indian shipyards for maintenance of American vessels
In a small but significant move, India and the US have decided to explore the possibilities of Indian shipyards not only maintaining but also repairing American navy ships.
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India-US ties have strength, comfort to discuss all issues: Jaishankar
In response to a question, Jaishankar strongly refuted the notion that the situation in Ukraine is going to hurt India-US relationship
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Rajnath Singh visits US Indo-Pacific Command headquarters in Hawaii
On his arrival from Washington DC, Singh was received by Commander, US INDOPACOM Admiral John Aquilino
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India, US reaffirm their desire for building advanced defence partnership
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and EAM S Jaishankar led the Indian delegation for 2+2 Ministerial, while the US side was led by Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken
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Rajnath Singh seeks out US companies for co-development, co-production
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday (local time) said that he has appealed to the US companies and equipment manufacturers for co-development and co-production in India.
Rajnath Singh says India has critical role to play in Indo-Pacific
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday (local time) said that India has a critical role to play in the Indian Ocean Region and wider Indo-Pacific following Act East and Neighbourhood First policies
Rajnath invites US defence cos to invest in India, support 'Make in India'
India, he said, is working with the US to double up capabilities across conventional and emerging defense domains.
US Defense Secy, Rajnath Singh discuss China, Russia at Pentagon
Singh said, "I am positive that our visit here shall take India- U.S. comprehensive strategic partnership to the next level."
Rajnath Singh meets executives of US aerospace giants Boeing and Raytheon
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will host Jaishankar and Singh for the 2+2 ministerial on Monday.