Defence Minister

November 26, 2025 10:43 AM

‘India entering ‘golden era’ of defence innovation’: Rajnath Singh at Swavlamban 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that India is entering a “golden era of defence innovation” driven by young entrepreneurs and start-ups, as he addressed the fourth edition of the Indian Navy’s Swavlamban seminar in New Delhi. Singh said India must remain proactive and future-ready in a rapidly changing geopolitical environment. He credited innovators for helping the country move from being a defence importer to a technology exporter. The minister called on the private sect...

October 31, 2025 12:52 PM

India, US sign landmark 10-year defence framework in Malaysia

India and the United States on Friday signed a 10-year Defence Framework Agreement, marking a new era in their growing partnership. The agreement, exchanged between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur, provides a long-term policy direction for the US–India Major Defence Partnership. The development underscores the expanding strategic alignment between New Delhi and Washington. Announcing the agreement, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth described ...

October 27, 2025 6:10 PM

Rajnath Singh hails success of Made-in-India defence systems in Operation Sindoor, calls for accelerated self-reliance

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that the effective use of Made-in-India equipment during Operation Sindoor has significantly bolstered India’s reputation both regionally and internationally, underscoring the growing strength of the country’s indigenous defence capabilities. He was addressing the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) Annual Session 2025, held in New Delhi on the theme ‘Defence Self-Reliance: Strengthening National Security through Indigenous Industry�...

October 23, 2025 9:41 PM

Operation Sindoor has given Pakistan a “good dose of caution”: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that Pakistan will now think twice before attempting any misadventure against India after the decisive response it received during Operation Sindoor. Interacting with soldiers during a Barakhana event in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, Singh said the Indian Armed Forces had given Pakistan a “good dose of caution.” He reiterated that the operation has been halted, not ended, and warned that any future provocation would invite an even stronger response. ...

October 21, 2025 1:09 PM

Police Commemoration Day: Rajnath Singh pays tribute at National Police Memorial

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday paid solemn tributes to police and paramilitary personnel on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day, laying a wreath at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi. The day marks the sacrifice of 10 brave policemen who laid down their lives in an ambush by heavily armed Chinese troops at Hot Springs, Ladakh, on October 21, 1959. Addressing the gathering, the Defence Minister paid glowing tributes to the fallen heroes and expressed deep gratitude to the...

October 17, 2025 6:43 PM

Rajnath Singh inaugurates new production lines for Tejas Mk1A and HTT-40 at HAL Nashik

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday inaugurated the third production line of the HAL Tejas Mk1A Light Combat Aircraft and the second production line of the HAL HTT-40 trainer aircraft at the Nashik facility of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). He also flagged off the first Tejas Mk1A manufactured at the new line, hailing it as a major step toward strengthening India’s defence manufacturing capabilities. Speaking at the event, Singh described the successful flight of the state-of-the-a...

October 16, 2025 8:29 PM

Rajnath Singh leads defence consultative committee visit to DRDO’s ARDE in Pune

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday led the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence on a visit to the Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), a premier laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in Pune. The visit highlighted India’s growing focus on indigenous defence capabilities and emerging technologies. The delegation reviewed a range of advanced systems developed under the Armament & Combat Engineering Systems (ACE) cl...

October 16, 2025 11:17 PM

Operation Sindoor is a glowing testimony to India’s growing indigenous prowess: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday described Operation Sindoor as a “glowing testimony to India’s growing indigenous prowess,” crediting the government’s unwavering efforts to build a self-reliant defence manufacturing ecosystem. He was addressing students at the convocation ceremony of Symbiosis Skills and Professional University in Pune. Singh recalled the challenges faced at the beginning of India’s journey towards self-reliance in defence and underlined how determined lead...

October 14, 2025 9:43 PM

Rajnath Singh releases book ‘Ready, Relevant and Resurgent II’ authored by CDS General Anil Chauhan

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday released a book titled ‘Ready, Relevant and Resurgent II: Shaping a Future Ready Force’, authored by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan. The book presents a comprehensive and future-oriented blueprint for shaping India’s Armed Forces for making them future-ready. The book makes an in-depth analysis of warfare’s changing character and provides an evolutionary overview of war, while focusing on emerging frontiers such as cyberspace,...

October 10, 2025 10:33 PM

Rajnath Singh visits HMAS Kuttabul; co-chairs first India–Australia defence industry business roundtable in Sydney

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the historic naval base HMAS Kuttabul in Sydney on Friday as part of his ongoing tour of Australia. Accompanied by Australia’s Assistant Minister of Defence Peter Khalil, Singh was briefed on the state-of-the-art facilities at Sydney Harbour and taken on a guided tour aboard Admiral Hudson. The visit highlighted the growing synergy between India and Australia’s maritime forces and underscored the importance of strengthening cooperation in Maritime Doma...