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Defence Ministry puts curbs on import of 351 items under staggered timeline

The Defence Ministry on Wednesday announced a fresh list of 351 sub-systems and components that will not be allowed to be imported under a staggered timeline beginning December next year

Defense minister Rajnath Singh unveils 27 border infrastructure projects

Singh said strong infrastructure in border areas is essential in today's uncertain times

India fines European firm for offsets delay in Rafale fighter deal

French aerospace major Dassault Aviation is the manufacturer of the Rafale jets while MBDA supplies the missile systems for the aircraft

Gesture of respect: Rajnath touches feet of 1971 war veteran's wife

Singh paid rich tributes to the brave soldiers, sailors and air warriors who ensured the victory in the 1971 war

India's defence exports in past 7 years have crossed Rs 38,000 cr: Rajnath

'We have an estimated Rs 85,000 crore industry of aerospace and defence. The contribution of the private sector in this has increased to Rs 18,000 crore,' says Defence Minister

Decision to procure S-400 missile systems based on threat perception: Govt

The procurement of Russian S-400 missile defence systems was a "sovereign decision" based on existing threat perceptions, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Defence Ajay Bhatt said

MoD clears procurement of communication equipment worth Rs 2,236 cr for IAF

The Defence Ministry approved a proposal to procure GSAT-7C satellite and related equipment for the Indian Air Force (IAF) at a cost of Rs 2,236 crore.

Rajnath commissions Navy's most capable warship INS Visakhapatnam

The 7,400-tonne ship is the lead vessel in a new class of four guided missile destroyers that Mazagon Dock Ltd, Mumbai is building under Project 15B

Defence Ministry okays acquisition of arms, equipment worth Rs 7,965 crore

The procurement proposals were approved at a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the ministry's highest decision-making body on the matter

Rajnath Singh conducts surprise inspection of Defence Ministry offices

Singh on Monday carried out a surprise inspection of the offices of his ministry at the South Block in the Raisina Hills area

Defence Ministry signs Rs 423-cr contract with US for procurement of arms

The defence ministry has signed a contract with the US government to procure MK 54 torpedo and expendables such as chaff and flares for the Indian Navy's anti-submarine warfare aircraft P-8I

More trust, transparency in defence sector than ever before: PM

India is taking new resolutions to build new future, says PM at event to dedicate seven state-run defence companies

Se La tunnel opened with 'breakthrough blast'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had laid the foundation stone of the Sela Tunnel project in 2019

MoD approves procurement of Rs 13,165-crore military hardware

Out of the total procurements, equipment and platforms worth Rs 11,486 crore will be sourced from domestic entities, the ministry said

MoD raises income limit of disabled dependents for family pension

The financial benefit will come into effect from February 8, 2021

Defence ministry promulgates framework in utilisation of simulators

The defence ministry said it promulgated existing norms to ensure synergy in utilisation of all types of simulators by the armed forces

Women can take NDA exam in Nov, why wait till May 2022: SC to govt

As the hearing began, senior advocate Chinmoy Pradip Sharma told the bench that there are two exams that take place in a year - NDA I and NDA II

Notification allowing women in NDA to be released by May: MoD tells SC

Keeping the timeline in mind, deliberate planning and meticulous preparation is needed to ensure smooth induction and seamless training of women candidates, it said.

Notification allowing women in NDA to be released by May, govt tells SC

The Defence Ministry has informed the Supreme Court that a notification allowing women candidates to appear for the entrance exam to the National Defence Academy (NDA) will be out by May next year.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaks to US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday spoke to his American counterpart Lloyd Austin during which they discussed bilateral defence cooperation and the situation in Afghanistan. Describing the conversation as "warm", Singh said it was agreed to continue with the "useful dialogue" and to strengthening the India-US partnership further. "Had a warm telephone conversation with @SecDef Mr Lloyd Austin. We discussed issues pertaining to bilateral defence cooperation & regional matters including situation in Afghanistan," the defence minister said. "We agreed to continue the useful dialogue & look forward to strengthening the partnership further," he said. The conversation came ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US this week.