Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

June 29, 2026 4:12 PM

Rajnath Singh Launches DFP-2026 to Strengthen DRDO’s Financial Powers

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday unveiled the Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026), a major reform aimed at enhancing efficiency, accountability and the timely execution of strategic research and development (R&D) projects. The revised financial framework is expected to facilitate faster production and induction of systems, platforms and technologies developed through the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) into the Armed Forces. According to the Minist...

June 20, 2026 10:07 AM

VP Radhakrishnan, Rajnath Singh Extend Birthday Wishes to President Murmu

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday extended birthday greetings to President Droupadi Murmu. In a post on X, Vice President Radhakrishnan said, "Heartiest birthday greetings to Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji. President Murmu ji has consistently championed the cause of the underprivileged and devoted herself to the service of the nation. Her remarkable commitment to inclusive growth and social welfare continues to motivate people a...

June 13, 2026 2:06 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Commissions 231 Officers, Says IAF Remains Nation’s Shield and Sword

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday reviewed the Combined Graduation Parade of the 217 Course at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal and awarded the President's Commission to 231 Flight Cadets, including the first batch of women cadets from the National Defence Academy (NDA), who were commissioned as officers in the Indian Air Force (IAF). The newly commissioned officers comprise 194 men and 37 women and have completed pre-commissioning training for the Flying and Ground Duty branches of t...

June 6, 2026 9:51 AM

India remains world’s fastest-growing economy despite global uncertainty: Defence Minister Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that at a time when many countries are facing economic uncertainty, India continues to stand out as the world’s fastest-growing major economy. He further said that India’s economy grew by 7.7 per cent in FY 2025-26, with growth accelerating to 7.8 per cent in the fourth quarter, underscoring its resilience and the underlying strength built over the last 12 years through the mantra of 'Reform, Perform, Transform'. Defence Minister Singh took t...

June 2, 2026 3:43 PM

CDS General N S Raja Subramani meets Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Kartavya Bhavan

Newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General N S Raja Subramani called on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Kartavya Bhavan on Tuesday, days after assuming charge of the country’s highest military post. In a post on X, the Raksha Mantri Office (RMO) said, “Newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General N S Raja Subramani called on Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at Kartavya Bhavan.” The meeting followed General Subramani’s visit to Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, where he,...

May 26, 2026 5:55 PM

“New chapter in India’s developmental journey”: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on PM Modi’s 12 years in office

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 12 years in office on Monday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised his leadership, saying May 26, 2014, marked the beginning of a transformative phase in "India's civilisational and developmental journey." Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who first took the oath of office on May 26, 2014, has since been sworn in for two consecutive terms in 2019 and 2024. In a post on X, Singh said Modi's taking the oath as Prime Minister ushered in a decisive change in...

May 24, 2026 3:17 AM

Rajnath Singh inaugurates private defence manufacturing complex in Shirdi, flags off India’s first 300-km rocket system

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday inaugurated a private sector defence manufacturing complex in Shirdi and flagged off India’s first 300-km Universal Rocket Launching System ‘Suryastra’, asserting that a nation capable of manufacturing its own weaponry “writes its own destiny”. The facility, developed by NIBE Limited, will focus on advanced artillery systems, missile and space technologies, rocket systems, energetic materials, and autonomous defence platforms. Maharashtra Chie...

May 21, 2026 11:28 AM

Rajnath Singh inaugurates Indian War Memorial in Seoul commemorating Korean War legacy

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday inaugurated the Indian War Memorial at Imjingak Park in Seoul alongside South Korea’s Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs Kwon Oh-eul, commemorating the role Indian troops played during the Korean War and in its aftermath. India and South Korea built the memorial as part of events marking the 75th anniversary of the Korean War. The memorial honours the Indian Army’s 60 Para Field Ambulance and the Custodian Force of India (CFI), which provide...

May 20, 2026 2:05 PM

Rajnath Singh meets South Korea Defence Minister, discusses defence cooperation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday held talks with South Korea’s Minister of Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), Lee Yong-Cheol, as part of his visit to the East Asian nation aimed at strengthening bilateral defence cooperation. Earlier in the day, Singh held a bilateral meeting with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu-back in Seoul, during which both sides agreed to expand cooperation in defence, cyber security and strategic affairs under the growing special strategi...

May 14, 2026 5:51 PM

Self-Reliance, Jointness Essential for Strategic Autonomy: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday stressed the importance of self-reliance and jointness in securing India’s strategic autonomy and preparing the country for future security challenges. Addressing the ‘Kalam & Kavach 3.0’ defence strategic dialogue through a video message at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, the Defence Minister said national strength would increasingly depend on how effectively the armed forces, research laboratories and defence industries work together. �...