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Every inch of Pakistan's territory within BrahMos range: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said every inch of Pakistan's territory lies within range of BrahMos and what happened during Operation Sindoor was just a trailer. BrahMos has become a key pillar of India's armed forces and has strengthened the country's belief that it can turn its dreams into reality, Singh said after he and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flagged off the first batch of the missiles manufactured at the BrahMos Aerospace unit here. BrahMos Aerospace has successfully produced the first batch of the missile system from its new integration and test facility in Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow, an official statement said. The flagging off is not only a milestone for the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) but will also provide a new energy to India's resolve to achieve self-reliance in defence manufacturing, it said. This state-of-the-art BrahMos Aerospace unit, which was inaugurated on May 11, houses all modern facilities for missile ...

Rajnath, Yogi flag off first batch of Lucknow-made BrahMos missiles

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at the BrahMos Aerospace unit here on Saturday, officials said. According to an official statement, this is not only a milestone for the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) but will also provide a new energy to India's resolve to achieve self-reliance in defence manufacturing. BrahMos Aerospace, the manufacturer of the BrahMos supersonic missile system, has successfully produced the first batch of the missile system from its new integration and test facility in Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow, the statement said. This state-of-the-art unit, which was inaugurated on May 11, 2025, houses all modern facilities for missile integration, testing and final quality checks. After successful testing, the missiles are prepared for deployment by the Indian armed forces. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Na

Rajnath, Adityanath to flag off 1st batch of BrahMos missiles from Lucknow

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will flag off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at the BrahMos Aerospace unit in Lucknow's Sarojini Nagar on Saturday, an official statement said. The statement said it will not only prove to be a milestone for the Uttar Pradesh Defense Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) but will also provide a new energy to India's resolve to achieve self-reliance in defense products. BrahMos Aerospace, the manufacturer of the "BrahMos" supersonic missile system, has successfully produced the first batch of the missile system from its new Integration and Test Facility in Lucknow. This state-of-the-art unit became fully operational after its inauguration on May 11, 2025. It houses all modern facilities for missile integration, testing, and final quality checks. After successful testing, the missiles are prepared for deployment by the Indian Armed Forces. According to the statement, during the event, the defence .

India's defence exports hit record ₹25,000 crore, says Rajnath Singh

Singh inaugurated HAL's third production line for the Tejas Mk1A and the second production line for the HTT-40 aircraft

Our aim is to take domestic defence production to 100 per cent: Rajnath

India is looking at taking domestic defence production to 100 per cent as dependence on foreign military supplies creates "strategic vulnerability", Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday. Singh said this after inaugurating a third production line of Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)-Mk1A and a second manufacturing facility of trainer jet HTT-40. With opening of the new facility for Tejas jets, the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) is expected to produce at least 24 LCA aircraft. "There was a time when the country was dependent on other countries to meet its defence needs, and almost 65-70 percent of defence equipment was imported," Singh said in his address "But today, this situation has changed; now India is doing 65 per cent manufacturing on its own soil," he said. "Very soon, we will take our domestic manufacturing to 100 per cent as well," he said. Singh said India's defence export has reached a record Rs 25,000 crore which was less than Rs 1,000 crore few years ago. "

Rajnath to inaugurate HAL's third Tejas line; annual output to rise to 24

The first Tejas Mk1A produced at the third line is fully assembled and has completed all pre-flight tests, HAL officials said

Rajnath hails DRDO for developing military combat parachute system

Earlier, the Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), indigenously developed by DRDO, has successfully undergone a combat free-fall jump from an altitude of 32,000 feet

India proposes supplying Akash missile system to Brazil during talks

India is learnt to have pitched for supply of Akash missile system to Brazil as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday held wide ranging talks with Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin here. During the meeting, the two leaders "identified priority areas" for joint work, including exploring opportunities for co-development and co-production of defence equipment. Defence Minister of Brazil, Jos Mcio Monteiro Filho, was also present during the meeting, the defence ministry said in a statement. It is learnt that in the meeting, India has pitched for supply of Akash missile system to Brazil, people familiar with the matter said. India and Brazil share a strategic partnership. "The leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to advance defence cooperation, focusing on military-to-military exchanges, including joint exercises and training visits," the statement said. They reviewed the progress of ongoing defence-related initiatives and "identified priority areas for joint work,

India stands firm in upholding international rules-based order: Rajnath

The Union Minister said that thousands of Indians are committed to the idea of peacekeeping under the UN flag since it remains an article of faith and not merely an act of choice

India, Aus collaborating on sonar tech; talks on for quantum, AI: Rajnath

As his two-day visit to Australia concludes, Defence Minister invites Australian firms to co-develop and co-produce propulsion tech, underwater drones, and advanced materials

Australia calls India a trusted partner during defence industry round table

Referring to India's participation in Exercise earlier this year, Khalil said it reflected the growing strategic convergence between the two nations

Rajnath highlights India-Australia strategic ties at defence round table

Rajnath emphasised that the India-Australia relationship stands on three vital pillars- government-to-government collaboration, people-to-people connections, and expanding business and industrial ties

Rajnath visits HMAS Kuttabul, boosting India-Australia naval cooperation

HMAS Kuttabul serves as an important administrative, training, logistics, and accommodation centre for naval personnel across Fleet Base East, the main base of Australian Navy on east coast

Confident that ties will grow deeper, stronger: Rajnath meets Australian PM

The leaders reviewed the full spectrum of India-Australia defence cooperation, including defence industry, cyber defence, maritime security and regional challenges

India, Australia sign key defence agreements to boost strategic partnership

Rajnath Singh also held a meeting with Deputy PM Marles, along with senior defence officials from both sides, at the Parliament House in Canberra

Rajnath, Australian dy PM discuss boosting defence industry partnership

The leaders reviewed the full spectrum of India-Australia defence cooperation, including defence industry, cyber defence, maritime security and regional challenges

India sourced military hardware worth ₹1.20 trillion in 2024-25: Rajnath

India procured military hardware and weapons worth Rs 1,20,000 crore from domestic sources by end of 2024-25 as it is increasingly focusing on boosting self-reliance to confront national security challenges, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday. In an address at an event, Singh said the government is fully aware of the changing dynamics of battle field, especially the importance of non-contact warfare such as use of drones, and preparing for it accordingly. In this context, he underlined the importance of enhancing India's own defence industries to meet myriad security challenges. "In 2021-22, our capital acquisition from domestic sources was around Rs 74,000 crore, but by the end of 2024-25, the capital acquisition from domestic sources has increased to approximately Rs 1,20,000 crore," he said. "This change is not just about data, but also about mindset," he said. The defence minister said the Modi government has taken several policy initiatives in the last 10 years to

India, Australia to deepen info sharing, maritime ties during Rajnath visit

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to begin two-day official visit to Australia on Thursday

Jains form tiny population but contribute 24% of tax revenues: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that although the Jain community constitutes just 0.5 per cent of India's total population, their tax contributions account for 24 per cent of total tax collections. Addressing the inaugural session of JITO (Jain International Trade Organisation) Connect 2025, a three-day event here, Singh said the Jain community is regarded as a hard-working and prosperous society in the world. He also said the Jain community's philosophy is deeply rooted in Indian culture, and its history is an invaluable lesson in the spiritual and cultural journey of India. "The share of the Jain community in the Indian economy is remarkable. Their population is 0.5 per cent. But in total tax collection, approximately 24 per cent comes from them," Singh said. He further said that whether it is the pharma, aviation or education sector, Jains are leading the way. From toys to tanks, India is making everything. The day is not far when India will emerge as the factory