defence

March 4, 2025 4:06 PM

Rajnath Singh inaugurates DRDO-MHA conference, highlights emerging security challenges

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday inaugurated the DRDO-MHA Collaboration Conference-cum-Exhibition in the national capital, emphasizing the evolving nature of security threats and the need for adaptive policies. Speaking at the Seminar on Advanced Technologies for Internal Security, Singh underscored the interconnectedness of internal and external security, stating that both are "two sides of the same coin." He stressed the importance of understanding emerging challenges to shape effect...

February 28, 2025 4:38 PM

Sanjay Seth meets EU commissioner for defence & space, strengthens bilateral security ties

In a move to strengthen India-EU defence collaboration, Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth met with European Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, in New Delhi on Wednesday. The discussions centered on enhancing bilateral defence ties, with a focus on maritime security and intelligence sharing in the Indo-Pacific region. The meeting underscored the growing defence collaboration between India and the EU, with both sides exploring avenues for increased industrial coop...

February 10, 2025 9:36 PM

250 MoUs signed for industrial units in UP, TN defence corridors: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced on Monday that 250 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) have been signed for the establishment of industrial units in the Defence Industrial Corridors of Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Speaking at the CEO’s Roundtable Conference at Aero India 2025, Singh highlighted the government's efforts to boost domestic defence manufacturing and foreign investment. "We have established two Defence Industrial Corridors in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. So far, more t...

February 10, 2025 2:11 PM

Rajnath Singh inaugurates Aero India 2025, showcasing India’s aerospace and defence advancements

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated Aero India 2025, the 15th edition of Asia’s largest aerospace and defence exhibition, in Bengaluru on Monday. Describing it as the "Maha Kumbh Mela of aviation," he emphasised that the five-day event will highlight India's technological advancements and resilience amid global uncertainties. Addressing the event, Singh highlighted that the record allocation of ₹6.81 lakh crore to the Ministry of Defence in the Union Budget 2025-26, including ₹1....

February 6, 2025 9:55 PM

India’s defence modernisation gets boost with Rs 10,147 crore rocket procurement deals

In an important move aimed at strengthening India's defence capabilities and achieving the vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat,' the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts worth a total of Rs 10,147 crore with three prominent Indian companies: the Economic Explosives Ltd (EEL), Munitions India Ltd (MIL), and Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL). The contracts aim to enhance the Indian Army's firepower with advanced rockets for the PINAKA Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS). This is a big step towar...

November 21, 2024 8:13 AM

India and Guyana ink 10 MoUs covering agriculture, hydrocarbons, UPI, and defence

India and Guyana signed 10 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country, covering areas such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and the deployment of UPI in the Caribbean nation. Key agreements include an MoU on Cooperation in the Hydrocarbons Sector, focusing on joint efforts in crude sourcing, natural gas collaboration, and infrastructure development. This partnership also aims to enhance capacity building and expertise sharing across the hydroc...

October 16, 2024 10:56 AM

India and Colombia agree to deepen ongoing engagement, exploring new avenues of cooperation

India and Colombia reviewed the existing bilateral relations including trade, investment, energy, IT, and identified new areas of cooperation, such as in defence, renewable energy and railways during the 10th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in New Delhi. Both sides also exchanged views on regional, multilateral, and international issues of mutual interest during the FOC on Tuesday, the Ministry of Externals Affairs (MEA) stated in a release. The Indian delegation was led by Jaideep ...

September 16, 2024 3:26 PM

Indian Navy eyes three major defence deals worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore by end of fiscal year

The Indian Navy is on course to finalize three significant defence deals, collectively valued at ₹1.25 lakh crore, before the close of the current fiscal year. These agreements are aimed at enhancing the Navy’s surveillance and combat readiness, with the projects focusing on acquiring advanced drones, submarines, and fighter jets. The deals in question include the procurement of 31 MQ-9B drones, three additional Scorpene-class submarines, and 26 Rafale-M fighter jets. The Indian government ...

June 2, 2024 11:32 AM

China, UAE ready to trade defence and security experiences

China and the United Arab Emirates have emphasised a readiness to exchange experiences on defence and security, with a view to upgrading capacities of military personnel and security institutions in both countries, China's foreign ministry said on Sunday. China said both sides appreciated their defence, military and security cooperation and coordination, the increased visits between both militaries, as well as mutual participation in training, exhibitions and official activities. This was anno...