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After EU talks, India explores defence industry ties with Belgium

Days after India and the EU pledged to explore a security and defence partnership, talks with Belgium in New Delhi focused on exploring an 'institutionalised defence cooperation mechanism'

Time for private industry to take a lead in defence manufacturing: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's call to private industry follows the MoD designating 2025 as the 'Year of Reforms', including streamlining defence acquisition, a long-standing challenge

Rajnath holds bilateral talks with ministers of Armenia, Malawi, Madagascar

Rajnath Singh met Suren Papikyan, MoD Armenia; Monica Chang' Anamuno, MoD Malawi; and Lieutenant General Sahivelo Lala Monja Delphin, Minister of Armed Forces of Madagascar

Rahul, Kharge skip Invest K'taka Summit over 'prominence to BJP leaders'?

The Karnataka global investors' meet, scheduled from February 12 to 14 in Bengaluru, is themed "Reimagining Growth" and aims to showcase Karnataka as a key destination for global investment

Evolving global security demands innovation, stronger ties: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday asserted that the evolving global security scenario demands innovative approaches and stronger partnerships. Addressing the Defence Ministers' Conclave organised as part of the Aero India 2025 here, he said, India believes that international order and peace cannot be ensured from a position of weakness. "Today, increasing number of conflicts is making our world, a more unpredictable place. New power plays, new methods and new means of weaponisation, increased role of non-state actors and disruptive technologies, have made the world order more fragile," Singh said. At the same time, the distinction between security of the borders and internal security is getting blurred, as hybrid warfare can target critical national infrastructure even during the peace time, he said, "the definition of front line is changing fast today. Moreover, the dimensions of cyberspace and outer space are challenging the established definition of sovereignty." "It is

Rajnath Singh holds bilateral defence talks with Tanzania, Zambia, Algeria

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday held bilateral meetings with Tanzania's Minister for Defence & National Service, Dr Stergomena Lawrence Tax and Algeria's Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defence and Chief of Staff of the People's National Army, General Sad Chengriha. He also met Zambia's Minister of Defence, Ambrose Lwiji Lufuma, on the sidelines of Aero India 2025. In his meeting with the Defence Minister of Tanzania, both leaders discussed cross-border terrorism and bilateral defence cooperation in various areas, including dockyard development and shipbuilding, an official release stated. Both sides welcomed the co-hosting of the maiden Africa-India Maritime Exercise in April 2025, it added. The meeting with the Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defence and Chief of Staff of the People's National Army of Algeria further strengthened defence engagement with the North African nation in diverse fields, the release said. The possibility of signing .

Tap our defence ecosystem to meet global challenges: Rajnath to CEOs

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was speaking at the CEOs Roundtable, which he chaired as part of Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru and was attended by over 100 domestic and foreign CEOs

Rajnath Singh calls Aero India 2025 a Maha Kumbh of research & innovation

Aero India 2025: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that India continues to be a beacon of peace and prosperity despite geopolitical turbulence

Rajnath Singh meets defence ministers of Fiji, South Sudan at Aero India

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Fijian counterpart Pio Tikoduadua on Sunday and discussed ways and means to further deepen defence cooperation. They also agreed to institutionalise India-Fiji Joint Working Group (JWG) on defence cooperation. The meeting took place in Bengaluru on the sidelines of Aero India 2025 that kicks off from Monday. "Had an appreciative meeting with the Defence Minister of Fiji, Mr Pio Tikoduadua in Bengaluru. Discussed ways and means to further deepen defence cooperation. We agreed to institutionalise the India-Fiji Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Cooperation," Singh posted on X. Tikoduadua, after arriving in Bengaluru, wrote on X, "Fiji and India share a long history of collaboration and we hope to further our relationship." In a separate post on the social media platform, Singh said he also met with the defence minister of South Sudan and they reviewed the ongoing defence cooperation. "Met with the Defence Minister of South Sudan Lt Gen Chol

Defence minister to inaugurate Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru on Monday

The 15th edition of Aero India, Asia's largest aerospace and defence exhibition, will be held at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru from February 10 to 14

Stage set for Aero India 2025, aims to inspire youth: Rajnath Singh

The Yelahanka Air Force Station here is decked up for the biennial Aero India show which will be inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday. Themed as 'The Runway to a Billion Opportunities', the five-day extravaganza will showcase India's aerial prowess and indigenous cutting-edge innovations alongside state-of-the-art products of global aerospace companies. The key highlight among the impressive aerial displays on the inaugural session will be the Tejas Formation comprising Air Chief Marshal A P Singh in one of the aircraft, IAF sources told PTI. It will be followed by Naari Shakti' formation led by women pilots in Rafale, they said. The interesting aspect of this event is that the US combat aircraft Lockheed Martin F35 and Russia's Sukhoi-SU-57 are taking part in the Aero India show. "For the first time in history, Aero India 2025 will witness the participation of two of the world's most advanced fifth-generation fighter aircraft - the Russian Su-57 and the America

Rajnath Singh to inaugurate 'India Pavillion' at Aero India 2025 on Feb 10

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said he will be attending the 15th edition of 'Aero India' in Bengaluru that will showcase cutting-edge defence technologies and global aviation excellence. 'Aero India' is billed as Asia's largest air show, and hosted at Air Force Station, Yelahanka in the southern city. "Leaving New Delhi for Bengaluru to attend the 15th edition of Biennial Aero-India. #AeroIndia2025 will showcase cutting-edge defence technologies and global aviation excellence. Looking forward to witness the future of aerospace sector," Singh posted on X. The Department of Defence Production also shared an update on its X handle about the show that will take place from February 10-14. In a post on X on Sunday, the department said that the defence minister will inaugurate the 'India Pavillion' at Aero India 2025 on February 10. "India's commitment to Make-in-India featuring defence manufacturing capabilities, cutting-edge technologies & future prospects on global stage,"

Defence minister Rajnath to participate in Karnataka Global Investors Meet

Union Ministers including Rajnath Singh and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi are expected to participate in the Global Investors Meet 2025 to be inaugurated here on February 11, Karnataka Minister M B Patil said on Saturday. According to the Large and Medium Industries Minister, the state is expecting investments to the tune of Rs 10 lakh crore across key sectors. The Minister outlined a bold vision for Karnataka's industrial and economic future. Scheduled from February 1214, 2025, with an inaugural event on February 11, 2025, the summit will spotlight Karnataka's strategic position as an innovation and investment hub, while fostering global partnerships across industries. In a statement, the Patil's Office said that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi, and Union Minister of Heavy Industries H D Kumaraswamy are expected to participate in the

Rajnath, US' Hegseth agree to work on 10-yr framework to boost defence ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his American counterpart, Pete Hegseth, agreed on Thursday to work on a 10-year comprehensive framework to bolster the India-US defence partnership, especially in the spheres of intelligence, logistics, operational and industrial engagement. Singh said Hegseth reviewed various aspects of the bilateral defence ties in a phone conversation that came less than a week before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned trip to Washington. It was Singh's first phone conversation with Hegseth after the latter was confirmed as the US defence secretary on January 25. An Indian readout of the conversation said India and the United States have agreed to work together to draft a comprehensive framework on defence cooperation, aimed at structuring the bilateral collaboration for the 2025-2035 period. It said Singh and Hegseth reviewed the extensive India-US defence cooperation activities, covering "multiple domains in land, air, maritime and space". In a post on X

Only BJP can increase Delhi's pace of development, says Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said the world today listens to India due to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi while earlier the country was not taken seriously on global platforms. Participating in a roadshow in Chattarpur to seek votes for BJP candidate Kartar Singh Tanwar on the last day of campaigning for the Delhi polls, Singh said the ruling AAP has cheated the people and asserted that only the saffron party can increase the city's pace of development. "Earlier, India's voice was not taken seriously on global forums but now under the leadership of PM Modi, the world listens to India carefully. India was the 11th largest economy in 2014, now it is at the fifth position and will be at the third spot in the coming years. "Delhiites have seen that the country is growing rapidly under the leadership of PM Modi ji but due to the AAP government, Delhi has not been able to develop at the same pace. The people of Delhi have been constantly mislead and deceived," .

Delhi govt refused aid from Centre fearing credit would go to Modi: Rajnath

The AAP dispensation in Delhi refused central assistance out of fear that the credit would go to the Narendra Modi-led Union government, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh claimed on Sunday. Speaking at an election rally in Rajendra Nagar, the veteran leader said India's economy had grown under the BJP government but Delhi did not benefit from it. "The BJP has not got an opportunity to serve Delhi in a long time Delhi did not get the development it deserves," Singh said. India has been on a path of development under the Modi government. India was the 11th largest economy in 2014. Today, it is the fifth largest, he added. "When India is developing under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, why should Delhi be left behind? The city government does not take the Centre's help. We don't discriminate against any state but the (Delhi) chief minister is afraid that Modi ji will get the credit," he said. Attacking former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, the defence minister alleged that he did n

Defence Minister flags off 'SANJAY' battlefield surveillance system

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday flagged off 'SANJAY - the Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS)' from South Block, New Delhi.SANJAY is an automated system that integrates the inputs from all ground and aerial battlefield sensors, processing them to confirm their veracity, preventing duplication and fusing them to produce a Common Surveillance Picture of the battlefield over a secured Army Data Network and Satellite Communication Network.It will enhance battlefield transparency and transform the future battlefield through a Centralised Web Application which will provide inputs to Command and Army Headquarters, and the Indian Army Decision Support System.The BSS is equipped with state-of-the-art sensors and cutting-edge analytics. It will monitor the vast land borders, prevent intrusions, assess situations with unparalleled accuracy and prove to be a force multiplier in Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance. This would enable commanders to operate in both ...

Will establish 100 new Sainik Schools to improve education quality: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that the Centre's decision to establish 100 new sainik schools across the country was part of its efforts to improve the quality of basic education in India, contributing to the overall development of the nation. After inaugurating the 47th annual day celebrations of the Vidyadhiraja Sainik School in Alappuzha, Singh stated that the Central government has also paved the way for the admission of girls to sainik schools. He added that the Centre had decided to expand the reach of sainik schools to every region and district of India to include personnel from diverse cultural backgrounds and remote areas of the country. The Defence Minister, who is in Kerala for a couple of events, further emphasised that as the country moves towards self-reliance, with advancements in various sectors such as health, communication, industry, transport, and defence, "there is a need for a revolution in education and the holistic development of ...

Wars to become more violent, unpredictable in coming times, says Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said emergence of "non-state actors" in many countries and their resorting to terrorism is a "matter of concern". In his address at an event here to mark the 77th Army Day, he also said conflicts and wars will become more violent and unpredictable in the coming times. He also said the government is leaving no stone unturned to transform the armed forces into a modern warfare machine, adding that dynamic geopolitical world order and the constantly-changing character of warfare would have to be kept in mind. "I feel, in coming times, conflicts and wars will become more violent and unpredictable. Unconventional and asymmetrical methods (in warfare) is gradually increasing," Singh said. Without naming any country, he said that emergence of "non-state actors in many countries" and their resorting to terrorism is a "matter of concern". Also, due to the rapid technological advancements, future wars will witness a change to a great extent. Cyber

PM Modi commissions INS Surat, Nilgiri, Vaghsheer in big boost for Navy

The induction of these vessels underscores India's strides in defence manufacturing and maritime security, aligning with its vision to become a global leader in this domain