Defence Minister

March 6, 2026 2:30 PM

India must pursue self-reliance amid global uncertainties: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday emphasised that self-reliance is essential for India to remain prepared in an increasingly uncertain global environment, highlighting the government’s push to strengthen indigenous defence production and shipbuilding capabilities. Speaking at “Sagar Sankalp - Reclaiming India’s Maritime Glory,” a defence and maritime dialogue organised by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) in Kolkata, the Defence Minister said global supply ...

March 6, 2026 10:41 AM

Rajnath Singh urges GRSE to develop advanced platforms to realise government’s Viksit Bharat goal

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called on Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) to continue developing state-of-the-art maritime platforms in line with the rapidly evolving technology-driven era, stressing that the shipyard has a crucial role in achieving the government’s vision of a developed India under the Viksit Bharat@2047 initiative. Addressing GRSE personnel in Kolkata on Thursday, Singh praised the shipyard’s contribution to nation-building and the growth of the Blue E...

February 10, 2026 2:24 PM

India, Greece deepen defence ties with new cooperation agreements

India and Greece on Monday took a significant step toward strengthening their strategic and defence partnership as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with Greek Defence Minister Nikolaos-Georgios Dendias in New Delhi. During the meeting, the two sides signed a Joint Declaration of Intent aimed at enhancing defence industrial cooperation and exchanged a Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan for 2026, outlining future military engagements between the armed forces of both countries....

February 5, 2026 6:29 PM

Rajnath Singh flags off NIM-JIM&WS joint expedition to Argentina’s Mount Aconcagua

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday flagged off a joint mountaineering expedition to Mount Aconcagua in Argentina from South Block, New Delhi. Rising to 6,961 metres, Mount Aconcagua is the highest peak in South America and the tallest mountain outside the Asian continent. The expedition is being jointly undertaken by the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM), Uttarkashi, and the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports (JIM&WS), Pahalgam. The mission aims to enhance h...

February 2, 2026 5:10 PM

Rajnath Singh approves grant of ‘Miniratna’ Category-I status to Yantra India Limited

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the grant of Miniratna Category-I status to Yantra India Limited (YIL), marking a significant milestone in the company’s transformation into a profit-making defence public sector undertaking. Congratulating the company, the Defence Minister expressed satisfaction over YIL’s rapid progress since its corporatisation, noting its efforts to increase turnover, enhance indigenisation, and meet key performance benchmarks required for Miniratna status. YI...

February 1, 2026 8:10 PM

Operation Sindoor showcased ICG’s role as frontline maritime force: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that Operation Sindoor demonstrated seamless inter-service coordination within India’s multi-layered maritime security framework and reaffirmed the Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG) role as a frontline force safeguarding the nation’s maritime borders. Addressing the 50th Raising Day celebrations of the Indian Coast Guard in New Delhi, the Defence Minister said the operation was carried out during a period of heightened maritime sensitivity, when the ...

January 18, 2026 8:05 PM

Rajnath Singh inaugurates ammunition facility in Nagpur, reiterates push for Aatmanirbharta in defence manufacturing

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday reaffirmed the Union government’s commitment to achieving Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance) in ammunition manufacturing and positioning India as a global production hub for defence equipment. He said the government aims to significantly expand the role of the private sector in defence manufacturing, with a target of 50 per cent or more participation in the near future. The Defence Minister was speaking after inaugurating a Medium Calibre Ammunition Manufa...

January 15, 2026 10:09 PM

Operation Sindoor symbolises India’s courage, restraint and resolve: Rajnath Singh

Describing Operation Sindoor as a calibrated and balanced military response amid global uncertainties, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thurssday said the operation would be remembered as a symbol of India’s courage, strength, restraint and national character. Addressing the 78th Indian Army Day celebrations in Jaipur, he underlined that India’s peace efforts would continue until terrorist ideology is eradicated. Praising the “indomitable courage, unwavering dedication and adaptability�...

January 14, 2026 6:20 PM

Rajnath Singh pays tribute to ex-servicemen on 10th Defence Forces Veterans’ Day

The nation on Wednesday paid rich tributes to the valour, sacrifices and lifelong service of ex-servicemen on the 10th Defence Forces Veterans’ Day, with a series of events held across the country to honour those who have safeguarded India’s security. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh graced the main celebrations at the Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt, where around 2,500 veterans from Delhi and the National Capital Region participated. Veterans’ rallies, wreath-laying ceremonies, grievance red...

January 8, 2026 12:38 PM

Late Lt Gen S. K. Sinha an inspiration for India’s firm stand on sovereignty: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that personalities like the late Lieutenant General Srinivas Kumar Sinha continue to inspire the government’s clear and firm policy on issues related to India’s sovereignty, as the nation moves forward with renewed resolve on national security and territorial integrity. In a video message delivered at a memorial lecture organised to mark the birth centenary of Lt Gen Sinha, the Defence Minister paid glowing tributes to the distinguished Army ...