Defence Minister

September 17, 2025 10:42 AM

Combined Commanders’ Conference: Rajnath Singh urges Armed Forces to prepare for unconventional threats

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday called on the Armed Forces to look beyond traditional concepts of warfare and remain ready to counter emerging, unconventional threats such as information warfare, ideological attacks, ecological challenges, and biological risks. Addressing the Combined Commanders’ Conference 2025 in Kolkata, Singh stressed that the rapidly changing global security environment demands constant assessment and adaptation. “Wars of today are so sudden and unpredictable...

September 11, 2025 2:25 PM

Rajnath Singh flags off historic all-women Tri-Service sailing expedition ‘Samudra Pradakshina’ from Mumbai

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday virtually flagged off ‘Samudra Pradakshina’, the world’s first Tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition, from the iconic Gateway of India in Mumbai. Addressing the event virtually from South Block, Singh hailed the expedition as a “glowing symbol of Nari Shakti, the jointness of the three Services, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, and India’s global vision.” He described the mission as not just a sailing voyage but also a “spiritual ...

August 25, 2025 5:41 PM

Border residents extended full support to Armed Forces during Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that people living in border areas extended complete support to the Armed Forces during Operation Sindoor, reflecting that national security is the responsibility of every citizen. Speaking after inaugurating a Defence & Sports Academy in Jodhpur, he said the country can face any challenge and emerge stronger if citizens, especially the youth, remain aware and dedicated towards their duties. The Defence Minister commended the zeal and determina...

August 6, 2025 3:25 PM

DAC approves defence proposals worth ₹67,000 crore to boost armed forces’ operational capability

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has cleared capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹67,000 crore aimed at enhancing the combat readiness and operational capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces. The approvals include key procurements for the Army, Navy, and Air Force under the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) framework, reinforcing India’s push for modernisation and indigenisation in the defence sector. For the Indian Army, the DAC a...

July 10, 2025 10:00 AM

PM Modi greets Rajnath Singh on his birthday, praising his hard work and wisdom

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on his birthday and said that he has distinguished himself for his hardworking nature and wisdom. PM Modi praised the Defence Minister’s efforts to make India self-reliant in defence. “Best wishes to Union Minister Shri Rajnath Singh Ji on his birthday. He’s distinguished himself for his hardworking nature and wisdom. His efforts to make India self-reliant in defence and strengthen our arme...

July 7, 2025 4:27 PM

Operation Sindoor boosted global demand for Indian defence products: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday underscored the role of Defence Accounts Department (DAD) in enhancing the operational readiness and financial agility of the Armed Forces at the Controllers’ Conference 2025 in New Delhi. Citing the success of Operation Sindoor, he said India’s growing defence capabilities, particularly indigenous equipment, have boosted global demand and respect for the country's defence sector. He urged the DAD to evolve from being mere financial controllers to f...

July 6, 2025 3:43 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate Controllers’ Conference 2025 on July 7

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the Controllers’ Conference 2025, hosted by the Defence Accounts Department (DAD), on July 7 at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi. The three-day conference, from July 7 to 9, will bring together India’s top defence and financial leadership to chart the future of defence financial governance. This year’s theme, “Transforming Financial Advice, Payment, Audit and Accounting through Defence Finance and Economics”, marks a strategic shift positioning DAD...

June 27, 2025 11:45 AM

Rajnath Singh and Russian counterpart discuss defence and security at SCO sidelines

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov on Thursday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Qingdao, China. The meeting focused on a broad spectrum of issues, including current geopolitical developments, cross-border terrorism, and Indo-Russian defence cooperation. In what was described as one of the most crucial interactions between the two nations, being held in the backdrop o...

June 27, 2025 11:40 AM

Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with Defence Ministers of Belarus, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan in China

On the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting in China's Qingdao, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral discussions with his counterparts from Belarus, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan on Thursday. Singh met with Belarusian Defence Minister Lieutenant General Victor Khrenin, Tajik Defence Minister Lieutenant General Sobrizoda Emomali Abdurakhim, and Kazakh Defence Minister Lieutenant General Dauren Kosanov, with a focus on strengthening defence c...

June 26, 2025 5:18 PM

India wanted concerns on terrorism reflected in document: MEA on no adoption of Joint Statement at SCO meet

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting, held in Qingdao, China, concluded on Thursday without the adoption of a joint statement. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that India wanted concerns on terrorism reflected in the final document, which was not acceptable to one particular country, therefore the statement was not adopted. At the SCO meeting, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called for united global action against terrorism, radicalisation, and extr...