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Private sector must lead in India's defence innovation: Rajnath Singh

He also said that the Government of India, in partnership with the Ministry of Defence, is dedicated to making India's defence sector more innovative and technology-oriented

Rajnath Singh inaugurates high-tech communication station for submarines

Very low frequency station in Telangana to boost Navy's operational readiness

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates 18 BRO projects in Arunachal

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated 75 transformative infrastructure projects of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on Saturday. Among these, 18 projects are located in Arunachal Pradesh, including three key roads, 14 bridges, and a helipad executed by Project Brahmank. Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (retd) KT Parnaik, who also participated virtually from Itanagar, highlighted the strategic importance of these projects for both the state and the nation. "These completed projects will enhance national security, improve surface and air communication, and boost tourism in the state," he said. Parnaik expressed gratitude to the central government on behalf of the people of Arunachal Pradesh for successfully implementing these vital projects. "These infrastructures will promote socio-economic development, especially in border areas, supporting the Vibrant Border Village programme and the state government's 'Seva Aapke Dwar' initiative, which brings administration .

Armed forces must ensure they are fully prepared: Rajnath Singh on Dussehra

He said ever since he took over the responsibility of the Defence Ministry, he has always stressed on the fact that whatever may be the scenario, soldiers should have complete preparedness

Indian Army one of most trusted organisations in country: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday praised the Indian Army as one of the most trusted and inspiring organisations in the country, highlighting its significant role in safeguarding borders, combating terrorism and assisting civil administration in times of need. Addressing the Army Commanders Conference, held virtually from an army location in Sukma (West Bengal) due to inclement weather that prevented his helicopter from reaching Sikkim, Singh expressed admiration for every soldier's contributions and honoured those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation. "The Indian Army plays a significant role in guarding our borders and fighting terrorism apart from providing assistance to the civil administration in every need of hour," he said while addressing the Army Commanders Conference. He commended the Army leadership for advancing the nation's 'Defence and Security' vision, as outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Singh noted that he has attended the Army ..

Private sector now steering economic growth: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Union Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted private sector's key role in the Indian economy, highlighting the sector's growing impact, particularly in manufacturing and services

India successfully test fires two surface to air missiles in 2 days: DRDO

India on Friday successfully test-fired the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VLSRSAM) for the second consecutive day from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur on the Odisha coast, defence sources said. A statement from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) confirmed that both tests on September 12 and 13 were successful. In both the tests, the missile successfully intercepted a high-speed low altitude aerial target mimicking sea skimming aerial target, the statement said. For safety reasons, the Balasore district administration temporarily relocated 3,100 residents from six villages within 2.5 km radius of ITR Launch Pad 3. A revenue official said these precautions were taken in consultation with the ITR authorities at Chandipur.

India's aim to unite, move 'hand-in-hand' with other nations: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India's aim is to walk hand in hand together at a time some countries are at war with each other. He also asked friendly nations to elevate their partnership and collaboration to new heights in view of the evolving global challenges. "Today, there is a race in the world to get ahead of each other, wars are going on between countries at different places. In this changing situation, India's goal is that we hold each other's hands and walk together," he said while speaking at 'Tarang Shakti' -- the largest multilateral air exercise in India hosted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) at the air base here. "Seeing the way the world is changing and new challenges are emerging, we need to take our partnership and collaboration to new heights," he said. Singh's remarks come in the backdrop of calls for India's potential role in pushing peace talks between Russia and Ukraine as New Delhi has good relations with both the nations. The minister said I

Govt aiming to transform villages along Chinese border: Defence minister

The government is aiming to transform the villages along the frontier with China in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh into "model villages", Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday. In an address at a conclave, Singh said New Delhi is fully committed to the holistic development of border villages and described them as India's "first villages" and not remote areas. His comments came amid the government's increasing focus on boosting infrastructure along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China following the eastern Ladakh row. The civil-military collaboration in border areas is leading to reverse migration to the frontier areas, Singh said at the 'Border Area Development Conclave'. The defence minister pointed out that India's geo-strategic position is such that it is exposed to different kinds of challenges and the best way to deal with them is to ensure border area development. "Our objective is to transform the villages along the Northern borders, .

MoD inks Rs 26,000 crore deal with HAL for 240 Sukhoi engines: Key details

The 240 AL-31FP aero-engines, to be produced at HAL's Koraput division, will include some components sourced from Russia

Analysts bullish on defence stocks as DAC okays Rs 1.4-trn acquisition

Share prices of Cochin Shipyard, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Paras Defence, HAL, Garden Reach Shipbuilders, and Mishra Dhatu Nigam gained up to 3.32 per cent on the BSE

Defence ministry okays 10 capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 1.45 trn

The defence ministry on Tuesday approved the procurement of future-ready combat vehicles (FRCVs) for modernisation of the Army's tank fleet and air defence fire control radars, among other proposals. The proposals were cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The DAC "accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to Rs 1,44,716 crore," the ministry said in a statement. Of the total cost of the AoNs, 99 per cent is from indigenous sources under the "Buy (Indian)" and "Buy (lndian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured)" categories, it added. "For modernisation of the tank fleet of the Indian Army, the proposal for procurement of Future Ready Combat Vehicles (FRCVs) has been cleared," the statement said. The FRCVs will be futuristic main battle tanks with superior mobility, all-terrain ability, multi-layered protections, precision and lethal fires and real-time situational awareness.

Rajnath Singh meets US NSA Sullivan; discusses 'key' strategic matters

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has met the US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and shared perspectives on "key" strategic matters of mutual interest, a day after India and the US signed two key agreements to further boost their comprehensive global strategic partnership. Singh arrived here on Thursday on a four-day official visit to further boost the comprehensive global strategic partnership between the US and India. "Delighted to meet the National Security Advisor of the United States @jakesullivan and share perspectives on key strategic matters of mutual interest," Singh said in a post on X after his meeting on Friday. He also had a "fruitful" exchange with leading US defence companies and invited them to work with Indian partners to accelerate the Make in India programme. "Had fruitful interaction with leading US defence companies at the Defence Industry Roundtable organised by @USISPF (US India Strategic Partnership Forum). Invited them to work with Indian partners to

India, US look forward to work together, benefit each other: Rajnath Singh

India and the US look forward to working together and benefiting from each other's experiences, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said, as he visited a top American naval surface warfare facility in Maryland. Singh is in the US on a four-day official visit to further boost the comprehensive global strategic partnership between the US and India. "Visited the Naval Surface Warfare Centre at Carderock and witnessed the pathbreaking experiments at the facility," Singh said in a post on X. "India and the US look forward to work together and benefit from each other's experiences," he wrote after he visited the top American naval facility on Saturday. Earlier during the visit, Singh met the US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin. Austin praised the momentum behind the US-India relationship during the meeting with Singh. He noted the countries' increased cooperation on a range of defence issues, including efforts to strengthen critical supply ch

India, US ink 2 key agreements as Rajnath Singh visits Washington

India and the US have signed two key agreements as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh began his official visit to Washington to further boost the comprehensive global strategic partnership between the two countries. The agreements signed on Thursday pertain to the Security of Supplies Arrangement (SOSA) and a Memorandum of Agreement regarding the Assignment of Liaison Officers. "Two important documents have been signed in Washington DC as Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh's visit to the United States begins. Senior defence officials from both sides concluded the Security of Supplies Arrangement (SOSA), and Memorandum of Agreement regarding the Assignment of Liaison Officers," the Ministry of Defence (MoD) shared in a post on X on Friday, along with some photographs of the event. Singh arrived here on Thursday on a four-day visit to the US. The US and India entered into a "bilateral, non-binding Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA)", the US Department of Defence (DoD) said in a press ..

Rajnath arrives in Washington for bilateral meeting with US counterpart

The Office of the Raksha Mantri shared a picture of Rajnath Singh and said, "Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has landed in Washington DC. He is on an official visit to the United States."

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to go on four-day visit to US from Aug 23

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will pay a four-day visit to the US beginning Friday to further boost the comprehensive global strategic partnership between the two countries. In Washington, Singh will hold talks with Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan among others. India's plan to procure 31 MQ-9B Predator drones, the proposed joint manufacturing of Stryker infantry combat vehicles and co-production of GE F414 engines in India are likely to figure prominently in Singh's talks with Austin, officials said Tuesday. "The visit is expected to further deepen and broaden the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership," the defence ministry said announcing Singh's trip to the US from August 23 to 26. "The visit comes in the backdrop of the growing momentum in India-US relations and defence engagements at multiple levels," it said. Singh will also chair a high-level roundtable meeting with the US defence industry on the ongoing and future ..

US relationship with India remains one of great importance: Pentagon

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to host his Indian counterpart, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at the Pentagon on August 23. The relationship with India remains one of great importance. It's one of great importance to the Indo-Pacific as well. There's a visit coming up and when we have more to share on that, we certainly will, Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh told reporters at a news conference here on Thursday. During the meet, the two leaders are expected to discuss a wide range of bilateral and regional issues, as well as ways to strengthen ties between the world's two largest democracies. Sabrina Singh did not share details of the meeting, saying I'm not going to get ahead of the secretary or any meetings that he's doing. As always, we will have a readout of his meeting. I just don't have more to provide on the front end, but we will on the back end, as we always do, she added. The Pentagon official underscored that India and the US share a very strong .

India becoming a self-reliant defence mfg hub: PM Modi in I-Day speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about India becoming a global defence manufacturing hub, adding that growth in manufacturing was essential to generate employment in the country

Budget frontlines: 'Agnipath' driving shift in spending patterns

The government says that going by the baseline of the Budget for FY24, the current allocation amounts to a 4.72 per cent rise over the previous year's allocation