Defence Minister

September 18, 2026 10:58 PM

Rajnath Singh Calls for Greater Public-Private Synergy to Build Next-Gen Indigenous Aerospace Capabilities

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday called for enhanced collaboration between the public and private sectors to accelerate the development of next-generation indigenous aerospace capabilities, asserting that the two sectors must work as collaborators rather than competitors to make India self-reliant and globally competitive in the field. He made the remarks in Bengaluru after Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) handed over two Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Final Operational Clearance ...

September 18, 2026 4:31 PM

India advancing towards Viksit Bharat@2047 with resilience, innovation and inclusive development: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that India is advancing towards the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 with a focus on resilience, determination, compassion, innovation, strength, inclusive prosperity and a strong sense of national identity. Addressing an event in Keralam's Kochi, Singh said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is pursuing its development journey by drawing inspiration from its centuries-old values, including courage to persevere, protection ...

September 9, 2026 11:59 PM

Rajnath Singh meets Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya, discusses development cooperation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday met Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya in Colombo and discussed a range of issues, with development cooperation emerging as a key focus of the talks. The two leaders reviewed progress in several areas of mutual interest, including education, information technology, infrastructure, innovation and research, while also discussing ways to further strengthen the longstanding relationship between India and Sri Lanka. During the meeting, Singh hig...

September 9, 2026 8:20 PM

Secure sea lanes, freedom of navigation vital for Indian Ocean security and prosperity: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for stronger maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka, stressing that secure sea lanes, freedom of navigation, respect for international law and unhindered maritime trade are essential for the collective security and economic prosperity of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Addressing a gathering at Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence in Colombo on Wednesday, Singh said India and Sri Lanka, as close maritime partners, were well positioned to work toge...

September 8, 2026 11:07 PM

India will always stand firmly with Sri Lanka in times of crisis: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday reaffirmed India's unwavering support for Sri Lanka, saying New Delhi would “always stand firmly” with the island nation whenever it faces a crisis. Singh made the remarks while interacting with the Indian diaspora in Colombo at the beginning of his maiden visit to Sri Lanka. He underlined the close cultural and civilisational ties between the two countries, describing them as a strong foundation for further strengthening bilateral relations. India...

September 8, 2026 5:58 PM

Rajnath Singh receives warm welcome from Indian diaspora in Colombo

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was warmly received by members of the Indian diaspora on Tuesday upon his arrival at a hotel in Colombo. Singh had earlier arrived in the Sri Lankan capital to begin a three-day official visit focused on strengthening bilateral maritime and security cooperation between India and Sri Lanka. During his visit, Singh is scheduled to hold consultations with Sri Lankan leaders on a range of issues of mutual interest aimed at further consolidating bilateral relations, w...

September 7, 2026 9:12 PM

Defence forces given freedom and resources to respond decisively to threats: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said the armed forces have been given both the freedom and resources to respond decisively to threats, including the ability to strike adversaries inside their own territory, asserting that terrorism against India would be met with a “befitting response”. Addressing an event in New Delhi, Singh said India believes in peace and does not seek war or the territory of any other country, but stressed that there is a clear distinction between peace and wea...

September 6, 2026 5:30 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Sri Lanka from September 8 to 10

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will undertake a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka from September 8 to 10 to hold discussions with the country's leadership on a wide range of issues. Singh will lead a high-level delegation comprising senior officials from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) during the visit. He will also interact with members of the Indian diaspora in Colombo. India and Sri Lanka share deep civilisational ties and a multifaceted partners...

August 27, 2026 10:50 AM

Rajnath Singh inaugurates re-developed Hutatma Smruti Smarak in Goa, pays tribute to Liberation Satyagrahis

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday inaugurated the newly re-developed Hutatma Smruti Smarak at Patradevi, a historic site associated with Goa's liberation struggle against Portuguese rule, and paid tribute to the satyagrahis who laid down their lives during the movement. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shripad Y. Naik were present at the inauguration. Addressing the gathering, Singh said the Goa Liberation movement ...

August 14, 2026 9:46 PM

Self-reliant, future-ready defence sector top priority for military modernisation: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said military modernisation driven by a self-reliant and future-ready defence sector is the government's top priority, asserting that India's defence industry has undergone a major transformation over the past 12 years. Addressing soldiers through Akashvani on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, Singh said initiatives such as Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India have enabled India to increasingly meet its own security requirements while emerging as a g...