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Sir Creek dispute returns: Rajnath says India will respond strongly

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan against any "misadventure" in Sir Creek as the decades-old maritime dispute gains fresh urgency for India

MiG-21 jet flies into the sunset after six decades of distinguished service

As the Indian Air Force retires MiG-21 jets today, take a look at India's first supersonic fighter that catapulted India into the jet age with a combat record that is both celebrated and controversial

Any misadventure from Pak will change history, geography: Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh said that even after 78 years of independence, Pakistan is stirring up a dispute over the border in the Sir Creek area

Rajnath calls for integrated, standardised system to counter info warfare

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stressed sustained dialogue to build a modern, capable, standardised system useful for all armed services

MiG-21 gave India many proud moments in military aviation journey: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said MiG 21 is not only an aircraft or a machine but a testimony to the deep ties between India and Russia. Singh was addressing a gathering on the occasion of the decommissioning ceremony of the Russian-origin MiG-21 at the Chandigarh Air Force Station here. The iconic Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 fighter jets, which have been the backbone of Indian Air Force's combat fleet for over six decades, flew for the last time in Indian skies here on Friday, bringing the curtain down on a 62-year-long journey. The legendary MiG-21 fighter jets have been part of the IAF's combat fleet since the 1960s. Remembering the valour of the armed forces, Singh said the MiG 21 has a big contribution in their journey of bravery. "We gathered here for the final operational sortie of MiG 21. Being amongst you, I have emotions of pride and gratitude," Singh said. "When we are today giving a send-off to MiG 21 from its operational journey, I feel that we are giving a .

Tata Advanced Systems opens first overseas defence facility in Morocco

Tata Advanced Systems has set up a new plant in Morocco to produce the DRDO-TASL developed WhAP 8x8, a modern armoured vehicle built for mobility, protection and versatile missions

Rajnath Singh says PoK will naturally come to India without any aggression

The minister noted that the people in the region themselves have been expressing a desire for freedom from the current administration

India showed how strong our retaliation can be: Rajnath on Op Sindoor

In carrying out Operation Sindoor following the dastardly terror attack in Pahalgam, India showed its enemy how strong the country's retaliation can be, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday. Singh also said that the coordination and courage with which India's armed forces worked in executing the operation has proven that "victory is no longer an exception for us". The defence minister was interacting with a group of 1965 war veterans. "We launched Operation Sindoor and showed the enemy just how strong our retaliation can be. The coordination and courage with which our team worked has proven that victory is no longer any exception for us. Victory has become our habit. And we must always maintain this habit," Singh said. The defence minister said following the Pahalgam terror attack, the government was determined to punish those involved in it. "Whenever that incident comes to our mind, our heart becomes heavy. What happened there shook all of us to the core. But that incid

Operation Sindoor not suspended due to intervention of anyone: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday virtually rejected US President Donald Trump's claims of intervening to stop the Indo-Pak conflict following Operation Sindoor, saying the action against terrorists was not suspended due to any third-party mediation. Speaking at the 'Hyderabad Liberation Day' celebrations organised by the union government here, he said 'Operation Sindoor' would resume if any terrorist attack took place in the future. "There are some people who ask whether the ceasefire between India and Pakistan happened because of the intervention of someone. I would like to make it clear. The operation against terrorists was not suspended because of someone's intervention," he said. "Some claim to have stopped the operation between India and Pakistan. Nobody stopped it. I would like to clarify that Mohammad Ishaq Dar, who is Pakistan's Deputy PM and foreign minister, also made it clear that India rejected third-party role in the conflict," he said. PM Modi has also made

PM Modi turns 75, BJP launches 'Sewa Pakhwada' as Prez, others greet him

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 75 on Wednesday, with the BJP launching over a fortnight long "Sewa Pakhwada" to mark the birthday of its preeminent leader. The BJP-run governments at the Centre and states have lined up an array of outreach, welfare, development and awareness programmes, ranging from health camps to cleanliness drive, get togethers of intellectuals and fairs to promote indigenous products across the country till October 2. Modi himself is travelling to Dhar in Madhya Pradesh to kick off a nationwide campaign focusing on women and children health and nutrition. He will launch a slew of other development programmes, including one with focus on tribal population, and address people as well. BJP leaders, allies and members of other parties extended birthday wishes to Modi, who has led his party to unprecedented geographical expansion and electoral success since 2014. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Modi with his visionary leadership, dedication to the nation a

Rajnath says Sudarshan Chakra roadmap in works, suggests two-phase rollout

Defence Minister says committee formed to examine project, draft 'realistic' action plan

MoD eases procurement for defence spares, maintenance; pvt firms get parity

New defence capital acquisition rules also expected before the end of the calendar year

Defence minister approves new framework to rationalise revenue procurement

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a new framework to streamline, simplify and rationalise the revenue procurement process for the military. The Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 also aims to foster jointness among the three services and help in maintaining the highest level of military preparedness through expeditious decision making process for revenue procurement, an official readout said on Sunday. "It (DPM) will ensure timely availability of requisite resources to the armed forces and at appropriate cost," it said. Defence Minister Singh approved the DPM that will "further streamline, simplify, enable and rationalise the revenue procurement process in the Ministry of Defence and cater to the emerging requirements of the armed forces in the era of modern warfare", it said. The ministry said ease of doing business has been further strengthened in the document, which aims to boost Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance) in defence manufacturing and technology. "The objective

PM Modi to inaugurate Combined Commanders' Conference in Kolkata on Sept 15

The Armed Forces will host the Combined Commanders' Conference (CCC) 2025 in Kolkata, West Bengal, from September 15 to 17, 2025. The theme for this year's conference is 'Year of Reforms - Transforming for the Future', said a statement from the Ministry of Defence on Monday.The conference will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister and will also be graced by the Defence Minister, National Security Advisor, Raksha Rajya Mantri, Chief of Defence Staff and Defence Secretary. Secretaries from other Ministries are also likely to be present in addition to officers from the three Services and the Integrated Defence Staff.The CCC 2025 will focus on Reforms, Transformation & Change and Operational Preparedness. Together, these reflect the Armed Forces' commitment to institutional reforms, deeper integration and technological modernisation, while sustaining a high level of multi-domain operational readiness.The deliberations will seek to further strengthen the Armed Forces, which are agile .

RAN Samwad: With Rajnath's call, the indian way of war takes shape

In its place appears to be a posture of punitive deterrence: A move from restraint-based reactivity to imposing costs and deterring future provocations

Drones critical to modern warfare, need to be part of policy: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday stressed the need for incorporating drones into war policy, calling them critical to modern warfare strategy. "Generally, when we hear the word 'aircraft', images of Tejas, Rafale and fighter jets come to mind. This is natural, as these are all combat aircraft. However, in today's changing times, drones have emerged as a significant force in this field. Drones are now being deployed even in areas where large equipment cannot reach," he said. "If you closely observe the Russia-Ukraine conflict, you will notice that drones have been used extensively - ?earlier, now, and continuously. This proves that understanding the importance of drones and incorporating them into our war policy has become absolutely essential," Singh added. He was speaking at the inauguration of Raphe mPhibr Pvt Ltd's defence equipment and engine-testing facility in Noida. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was also present at the event. "A strong reflection of

India's defence can't depend on 'uncertain foreign interference': Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh outlined plans for Sudarshan Chakra air defence system, citing Operation Sindoor and shifting geopolitics to stress self-reliance

Armed forces must be prepared for longer conflicts, says Rajnath Singh

India's armed forces must be prepared for all kinds of security challenges including short-duration conflicts to even a five-year war in view of an unpredictable geopolitical environment, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday. In an address at the 'Ran Samvad' at the Army War College here, Singh said India does not want anyone's land, but it is ready to go to any extent to protect its territorial integrity. "In today's era, wars have become so sudden and unpredictable that it is very difficult to predict when any war will end and how long it will last," Singh said. The Indian military must be prepared for every situation, he said. "That is, if any war stretches for two months, four months, a year, two years, even five years, then we should be fully prepared for it," he said. Singh said national security is no longer a matter of the military, but has become an issue of a "whole-of-nation approach". "We do not want anyone's land, but we are ready to go to any extent to .

SAIL supplies 8,000 tonnes of critical steel for Indian Navy frigates

State-owned SAIL on Tuesday said it has supplied around 8,000 tonnes of critical-grade steel for the Indian Navy's advanced frontline frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, which were launched by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Singh commissioned the two multi-mission stealth frigates at the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. Udaygiri and Himagiri come from the Indian Navy's latest state-of-the-art Project 17 A and the commissioning marks the first occasion when two frontline surface combatants constructed at two different shipyards were commissioned simultaneously. In a statement, SAIL said, "It continues a crucial partnership with the nation's defence sector by supplying approximately 8,000 tonnes of critical-grade steel for the Indian Navy's advanced frontline frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri." The company supplied material from its steel plants in Bokaro, Bhilai, and Rourkela. By developing and providing critical-grade steel for

Navy's role goes beyond guarding to economic security, says Rajnath Singh

The role of Navy is not limited to the protection of the sea, but it is also a major pillar of the economic security as Indian energy requirements such as oil, natural gas depend on the security of the region to a great extent, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday. On the Pahalgam terror attack in which Indian tourists were killed, the Defence minister said the country gave an effective and precise response through 'Operation Sindoor,' a cross-border military offensive targeting terror havens in Pakistan. After commissioning two multi-mission stealth frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, here at the Eastern Naval Command, Singh said India never believes in aggressive expansionism and that the whole world knows that it never attacked any country first. However, when there is an attack on its security, India knows how to respond. "The geo-strategic situation here is such that it also has the ability to directly influence our economic development. Our energy requirements,