Foreign Relations
Indo-US Joint Special Forces Exercise Commences at Goa
The 7th edition of Exercise Sangam, a joint Naval Special Forces exercise between Indian Navy MARCOs and US Navy SEALs commenced […]
Rajnath Singh
Foreign Relations
India has emerged as a net security provider in Indo-Pacific
India has emerged as a net security provider in Indo-Pacific, says Raksha Mantri at multi-agency HADR exercise ‘Samanvay 2022’ in Agra; Representatives from ASEAN nations & national & regional stakeholders involved in disaster management attending the exercise; Shri Rajnath Singh calls for sharing of information, resources & equipment to deal with future natural disasters […]
Foreign Relations
4th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue held
Raksha Mantri holds 4th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue with Minister of Armed Forces of France in New Delhi; Discusses ways to bolster defence industrial cooperation with focus on ‘Make in India’; Means to strengthen maritime cooperation & increase scope & complexity of bilateral exercises also deliberated upon […]
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Rajnath Singh calls on Egypt President
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh calls on President of Egypt Mr Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo; Both sides agree to further strengthen military cooperation and focus on joint training, defence coproduction & maintenance of equipment […]
Foreign Relations
India-Japan 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in Tokyo held
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh to participate in India-Japan 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in Tokyo on 8th September; To separately hold bilateral talks with his Japanese counterpart […]
Foreign Relations
Rajnath Singh to attend SCO meeting at Tashkent
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Tashkent, Uzbekistan […]
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Bangladesh Armed Forces day celebrated in presence of Defence Minister
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh visited the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on November 22, 2021 on the occasion of Armed Forces Day of Bangladesh, which is celebrated on 21st November every year […]
Foreign Relations
KAZIND 21 comes to a close
The 5th edition of Indo-Kazakhstan Joint Training Exercise, EXERCISE KAZIND-21 culminated today at Training Node Aisha Bibi, Kazakhstan after 12 days of mutual learning. […]
General
IAF gets DRDO’s air defence missile MRSAM
MRSAM provides air defence against aerial threats like fighter aircraft, UAVs, guided and unguided munitions & cruise missiles
Capable of engaging multiple targets at ranges up to 70 kilometres
Indigenously developed rocket motor & control system for achieving high manoeuvrability
State-of-the-art missile system […]
Technology
DRDO successfully flight-tests surface-to-air missile Akash-NG
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested the New Generation Akash Missile (Akash-NG), a surface-to-air Missile from Integrated Test Range (ITR) off the coast of Odisha on July 21, 2021. […]
General
DRDO successfully flight tests New Generation Agni P Ballistic Missile
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested a New Generation Nuclear Capable Ballistic Missile Agni P from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha […]
Foreign Relations
Defence Min invites Swedish firms to invest in defence corridors
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh invites Swedish firms to invest in defence corridors in Uttar Pradesh & Tamil Nadu; Says AatmaNirbhar Bharat focuses on manufacturing cost-effective quality products for India and the world
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Rajnath Singh calls his Aussie Counterpart to discuss defence cooperation
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviews bilateral defence cooperation in telephonic conversation with his Australian counterpart […]
General
DRDO conducts maiden trial of Python-5 Air to Air Missile
Tejas, India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft, added the 5th generation Python-5 Air-to-Air Missile (AAM) in its air-to-air weapons capability […]
Corona Virus
AFMS to import oxygen generation plants from Germany
AFMS to import oxygen generation plants from Germany to tide over current surge in COVID-19 cases; MoD giving extension to SSC Doctors in AFMS till December 31, 2021 […]
General
IAF airlifting oxygen containers, essential medicines & other medical equipment
IAF airlifting oxygen containers, essential medicines & other medical equipment in fight against fresh surge in COVID-19 cases […]
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Indian Navy to assist in missing Indonesian Sub
Indian Navy dispatches its Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel to support Search and Rescue of Missing Indonesian Submarine; Raksha Mantri holds telephonic conversation with his indonesian counterpart […]
World
Defence Minister holds talks with Kazakh Defence Minister on bilateral defence cooperation
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with Kazakh Defence Minister Lt Gen Nurlan Yermekbayev; Discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation […]
Foreign Relations
French Naval Ships docks at Kochi on a good will visit
French Naval Ships Tonnerre (Amphibious Assault Ship) and Surcouf (Frigate Class Ship) are on a two day good will visit to Kochi […]
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Indo-Korean Friendship Park Inaugurated to commemorate Korean War
Indo-Korean Friendship Park commomerating Indian role in the Korean War Inaugurated by Mr Suh Wook, Hon’ble Minister of National Defence,Republic of Korea and Union Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh […]
Foreign Relations
ROK Defence Minister visits India
Minister of National Defence of Republic of Korea to visits India from March 25-27, 2021; to discuss India–RoK defence cooperation along with other regional and international issues of mutual interest […]
General
DRDO conducts successful flight test of Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet
DRDO successfully carried out a flight demonstration based on Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology from Integrated Test Range Chandipur […]
Foreign Relations
India-USA ESG Meeting held on Army to Army Engagement
The 24th edition of the India-USA Executive Steering Group (ESG) meeting was held to discuss Army to Army cooperation […]
Politics
India is not just a market, but is also a land of immense opportunities
President of India addresses the valedictory function of the Aero India-21; Says Today, India is not just a market, but is also a land of immense opportunities for the whole world, including in the Defence Sector […]
General
Aero-India 2021 gets off to a flying start
Aero India to showcase India’s growing defence capabilities, says Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh; Spectators treated to awe inspiring acrobatics; Delegates from more than 55 countries & over 540 exhibitors in attendance […]
Technology
Successful Maiden Test Launch of Akash-NG Missile
DRDO conducted the successful maiden launch of Akash-NG (New Generation) Missile from Integrated Test Range off the coast of Odisha on 25 January 2021. […]
General
Training for Joint Operation in Andaman Sea: Exercise Kavach by joint forces to be conducted in Andaman sea
A large scale Joint Military exercise ‘Exercise Kavach’ involving assets of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, and Indian Coast Guard is being conducted in the coming week under the aegis of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) […]
Business
Indian Army signs MoU with SIDM on Indigenisation and Innovation Partnership
An MoU between the Indian Army & Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) was signed on 21 January 2021 to provide further impetus to indigenisation under the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and to achieve strategic independence by reducing dependence on foreign origin equipment […]
Foreign Relations
India – Singapore sign Implementing Agreement on Submarine Rescue Support
India – Singapore Defence Ministers witness the signing of the Implementing Agreement on Submarine Rescue Support and Cooperation between the two Navies […]
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Rajnath Singh meets Nepal Foreign Minister to discuss military cooperation
The Foreign Minister of Nepal Mr Pradeep Kumar Gyawali called on Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi today. The Foreign Minister is in India for the 6th India-Nepal Joint Commission Meeting. […]
Foreign Relations
MISSION SAGAR III – INS KILTAN ARRIVES AT SIHANOUKVILLE, CAMBODIA
Indian Naval Ship Kiltan arrived at Sihanoukville Port, Cambodia on 29 December 2020 as part of ongoing Mission Sagar-III. The ship will deliver 15 Tons of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Stores for the flood-affected people of Cambodia, which will be handed over to Cambodia’s National Disaster Management Committee (NDMC). […]
Technology
89 Startups pitch innovations to Indian Army
In a major push to support Atmanirbharta and to promote an innovation ecosystem, the Indian Army, in collaboration with the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM), conducted an outreach webinar for startups in emerging technologies. […]
Foreign Relations
Raksha Mantri speaks to his Japanese Counterpart over the telephone
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with the Minister of Defence of Japan, Mr Kishi Nobuo today. […]
Foreign Relations
Webinar on India – Nepal Defence Cooperation held
A webinar and expo between India and Nepal were held today. The theme of the webinar was “Exploring Synergies and Strengthening Defence Cooperation with Nepal”. […]
Foreign Relations
Joint Indo Maldives High-Level Defence Engagement held
A webinar and Expo between India and Maldives were held today. The Theme of the webinar was ‘Joint Indo Maldives High-Level Defence Engagement’. It was organized under the aegis of the Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry of Defence (MoD) through the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). […]
Business
Defence to procure equipment worth Rs 27,000cr from Indian companies
Big boost to Make in India: Defence Acquisition Council headed by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh approves proposals to procure equipment worth Rs 27,000 cr from domestic industry […]
General
Indian Army to plan modernization of its Repair Echelons in line with latest technology
Indian Army in partnership with the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) held a one day Webinar on 14 December 2020 on “Agile EME : Facilitating Boots on Ground through Aggressive Industrial Outreach […]
General
Leander Class of ships Himgiri touches the water
‘Himgiri’, the first of the three Project 17A ships being built at M/s Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), Kolkata was launched today, 14 Dec 20. […]
Foreign Relations
India – Cyprus Foreign Office Consultations held on Defence & Health
The fifth round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOCs) between India and Cyprus was held on 10 December 2020 through virtual mode. The Indian side was led by Ms. Neeta Bhushan, Joint Secretary (Central Europe), and the Cypriot side was led by Ms. Thessalia Salina Shambos […]
General
DRDO’s Protective Carbine to be inducted into services soon
Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) designed 5.56×30 mm Protective Carbine has successfully undergone the final phase of User trials on 7th December 2020 meeting all the GSQR parameters. […]
Foreign Relations
Head of Japan Air Self Defense Force visits India
General Izutsu Shunji, Chief of Staff, Japan Air Self Defense Force (CoS-JASDF) arrived in India on 09 December 2020 on a formal invitation from Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Indian Air Force. […]
Foreign Relations
COAS to visit UAE and Saudi Arabia
Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane proceeds on a visit to United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 9th to 14th Dec 2020 […]
World
Indo-Australia Defence Industry Global Outreach for Collaborative Partnership Webinar held
A webinar between India and Australia was held today. The Theme of the webinar was “Indian Defence Industry Global Outreach for Collaborative Partnership: Webinar and Expo”. It was organized under the aegis of the Department of Defence Production […]
Foreign Relations
VCOAS addressed the participants of the National Defence Course Bangladesh on Security Challenges
Lt Gen SK Saini, the Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS) addressed the participants of National Defence Course Bangladesh on “Security Challenges Post COVID – 19 Pandemic” via a virtual platform on 02 December 2020. Earlier in his career, the VCOAS had attended the National Defence College Bangladesh in 2011. […]
General
Successful Test Firing of BrahMos by Indian Navy
BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile in Anti-Ship mode was successfully test-fired today at 0900 hrs against a decommissioned Ship. The test-firing was carried out by the Indian Navy. The missile performed highly complex maneuvers and hit Bull’s eye of the target. […]
Foreign Relations
India and Vietnam hold bilateral talks on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of National Defence of Socialist Republic of Vietnam H.E. General Ngo Xuan Lich held bilateral talks via video-conferencing, today. […]
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Indian Navy completes REFIT of Maldivian ship CGS Huravee
Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam completed the refit of Maldivian Coast Guard Ship MNDF CGS Huravee. Rear Admiral Sreekumar Nair, Admiral Superintendent handed over the ship to the Commanding Officer Major Hussain Rasheed at Visakhapatnam on Wednesday, 25 Nov 20. […]
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High Commissioner of Australia calls on Foc-in-C of Western Naval Command
H.E. Barry O’ Farrell AO, High Commissioner of Australia, accompanied by Ms. Sarah Roberts, acting Consul General, Consulate of Australia, Mumbai, and a three member delegation called on Vice Adm Ajit Kumar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command on 23 Nov 20 […]
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Food aid handed Over to South Sudan as part of Mission Sagar – II
In continuation of the ongoing humanitarian mission ‘Sagar-II’, Indian Naval Ship Airavatarrived at Port of Mombasa, Kenya on 20 November 2020. […]
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India and South Africa Defence Industry Global Outreach Webinar Held
A webinar between India and South Africa was held today. The Theme of the webinar was “Indian Defence Industry Global Outreach for Collaborative Partnership: Webinar and Expo”. […]