Defence Minister

October 9, 2025 3:25 PM

India and Australia deepen strategic alignment during Defence Ministers’ Dialogue

India and Australia on Thursday discussed next steps to deepen their defence partnership, including through enhancing strategic dialogue and increasing the complexity of exercises, during the Australia–India Defence Ministers' Dialogue held at Parliament House in Canberra. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was welcomed by Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, for the inaugural session of the dialogue which marked unprecedented progress in the bilateral defenc...

October 7, 2025 5:01 PM

Defence and security a collective responsibility, says Rajnath Singh; calls on states to boost defence manufacturing

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday emphasised that defence and security are the collective responsibility of the entire nation, urging states and union territories to become active partners in strengthening India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem. Speaking at the inauguration of the National Conference on “Opportunities of Defence Manufacturing in the Country” at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, he said, “Strengthening the defence sector is not just the duty of one institution or governm...

October 7, 2025 3:02 PM

Wars of tomorrow will be fought with algorithms, AI and autonomous systems: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that the nature of warfare is rapidly evolving, with future conflicts being shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous systems, drones, quantum computing, and directed-energy weapons. He urged innovators and startups to pioneer cutting-edge defence technologies and make India a global leader in innovation. “The battlefield has changed. The wars of tomorrow will be fought with algorithms, autonomous systems and artificial intelligence. Dro...

October 5, 2025 9:10 AM

India warns Pakistan on Sir Creek

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh issues a terse warning to Islamabad: Provoke New Delhi at your own peril! On 2nd October when India celebrated the festival of Dussehra, the country's defence minister visited the front lines. Minister Rajnath Singh spent time at the Bhuj Military Station in the western state of Gujarat, bordering Pakistan. He addressed troops guarding the Rann of Kutch, a salt marsh in the Thar Desert, in the Kutch District of the state. At more than 7,500 square kilometres, it i...

October 3, 2025 7:38 PM

India targets terror, not civilians; defence exports surge to Rs 24,000 crore: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that India’s military actions, including the 2016 Surgical Strikes, the 2019 Balakot Air Strikes, and Operation Sindoor in 2025, stand as proof of the nation’s firm resolve to safeguard its citizens and sovereignty. Speaking at an event organised by the Jain International Trade Community (JITO) in Hyderabad, Singh said, “When we responded to the Pahalgam terror attack, we did not ask the dharma of the terrorists. We targeted terror, not civilia...

October 1, 2025 10:41 PM

Rajnath Singh urges soldiers to embrace technology and stay battle-ready

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday joined Armed Forces personnel for the traditional Barakhana in Bhuj, Gujarat, marking the eve of Vijayadashami with soldiers. Addressing the gathering, he called on the Armed Forces to embrace emerging technologies, prioritise training, and remain prepared for every challenge in an era of rapidly evolving threats. “The nature of technology is changing at a pace never seen before. What was considered modern yesterday becomes outdated today,” Singh ...

October 1, 2025 3:03 PM

Rajnath Singh hails Defence Accounts Department as backbone of Armed Forces on 278th Foundation Day

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday lauded the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) for its pivotal role in sustaining the operational readiness of the Armed Forces through financial discipline, efficient resource utilisation, and adoption of modern technology. He was speaking at the celebrations of the department’s 278th Foundation Day in New Delhi. Recalling the decisive victory during Operation Sindoor, the Minister said that while the world witnessed the valour of India’s soldiers,...

September 23, 2025 6:33 PM

Rajnath Singh inaugurates TASL’s defence manufacturing facility in Morocco

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Moroccan counterpart Abdelatif Loudyi on Tuesday jointly inaugurated Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL)’s state-of-the-art defence manufacturing facility in Berrechid, marking a historic milestone in India-Morocco strategic ties. Spread across 20,000 square metres, the facility will produce the indigenously developed Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) 8x8, jointly designed by TASL and India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). ...

September 22, 2025 8:45 PM

India, Morocco sign MoU to boost defence cooperation

In a step towards deepening strategic ties, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Moroccan counterpart Abdeltif Loudiyi on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation during a bilateral meeting in Rabat. The MoU establishes a robust institutional framework for collaboration between the two nations and opens avenues for joint exercises, military training, capacity building, and defence industry partnerships. Both ministers agreed on a comprehensive roadmap for defe...

September 22, 2025 12:13 PM

When India speaks, the entire world takes note: Rajnath Singh in Morocco

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that India’s stature in the international community has seen a significant rise. Addressing the Indian diaspora in Morocco, Singh highlighted India’s growing influence on global platforms. "I am delighted to note that you can sense the rise in stature of India before the international community...Earlier, when India spoke on an international forum, it wasn't taken as seriously as it should have been. Today, when India speaks on an international ...