COAS General Dhiraj Seth Begins Official Russia Visit to Strengthen Defence Cooperation, Military Ties

September 16, 2026 11:57 AM

COAS General Dhiraj Seth Begins Official Russia Visit to Strengthen Defence Cooperation, Military Ties

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth is on an official visit to Russia from September 16 to 18, aimed at further strengthening the longstanding defence partnership and military-to-military cooperation between India and Russia. During the visit, General Seth will receive a ceremonial Guard of Honour and pay tribute to fallen soldiers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow. He will also hold discussions with Colonel General Andrei Nikolayevich Mordvichev, Commander-in-Chief of...

Rajnath Singh approves transfer of DRDO missile technologies to Indian defence industry

August 25, 2026 5:00 PM

Rajnath Singh approves transfer of DRDO missile technologies to Indian defence industry

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of technology (ToT) for all conventional missile systems developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to Indian defence industries for indigenous production, in a move aimed at strengthening the country's defence manufacturing capabilities. The initiative is being seen as a significant step towards achieving Aatmanirbharta in defence, as it will enable eligible domestic companies to manufacture DRDO-developed miss...