Defence Ministry

February 24, 2025 10:59 PM

Defence Ministry panel explores greater private sector role in India’s indigenous AMCA fighter jet project

The Defence Ministry has intensified focus on strengthening domestic aerospace capabilities by involving the private sector in the development of the indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). To facilitate this, the Ministry of Defence has set up a high-level committee under Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh to explore avenues for increased private sector participation in the AMCA project, defence officials said. The committee includes representatives from the India...

January 23, 2025 1:24 PM

Tri-services tableau to debut at 76th Republic Day parade

For the first time in Republic Day history, a tri-services tableau will make its debut at the 76th Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2025. Marching down Kartavya Path under the theme "Shashakt aur Surakshit Bharat" (Empowered and Secure India), the tableau will represent the spirit of jointness and integration among the armed forces, highlighting their pivotal role in safeguarding national security and ensuring operational excellence, according to a press release from the Ministry of Defence. ...

January 1, 2025 4:28 PM

Modernising armed forces: Defence Ministry declares 2025 as ‘Year of Reforms’

The Defence Ministry has declared 2025 as the "Year of Reforms," aiming to transform the armed forces into a technologically advanced, combat-ready force capable of executing multi-domain integrated operations. The decision was made on Tuesday during a high-level meeting of all Secretaries of the Ministry of Defence, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The meeting focused on reviewing the progress of various ongoing schemes, projects, and reforms. The reforms are set to focus on several...