Defence Ministry

October 26, 2026 4:52 PM

DAC clears defence acquisition proposals worth Rs 2.12 lakh crore; 82% procurement from Indian industry

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Monday granted in-principle approval to capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹2.12 lakh crore for the armed forces. Around 82 per cent of the proposed procurement will be from Indian industry, according to the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The council accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN), an in-principle administrative approval, to the proposals. For the Army, the approvals cover High Mobility Ve...

October 26, 2026 3:17 PM

Rajnath Singh to attend 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Philippines

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will lead the Indian delegation to the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) - Plus in Cebu, Philippines, on October 28 and 29, where he will address regional and international security issues. According to the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Singh will also hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from participating countries to review defence ties and explore ways to strengthen strategic partnerships. The Philippines is chairing ADMM-Plus in 2026. The ...

October 23, 2026 4:19 PM

India-Russia naval exercise INDRA 2026 concludes in Vladivostok

Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri departed Vladivostok on October 20 following the conclusion of INDRA 2026, a bilateral exercise between the Indian Navy and the Russian Federation Navy. The exercise comprised harbour and sea phases aimed at strengthening professional cooperation, operational coordination and interoperability between the two navies. The harbour phase included interactions between senior leaders, cross-deck visits, subject matter expert exchanges and operational synchronisation activi...

October 21, 2026 10:27 AM

India seeks prosperity and strength alongside global peace: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said India was working to combine economic prosperity, knowledge and strength with a commitment to global peace and human well-being, as he addressed the Indian diaspora in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Guided by the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, or “the world is one family”, India’s development ambitions extended beyond national progress, Singh said. He credited economic reforms, technological advancement and the country’s growing international ...

October 18, 2026 2:33 PM

Rajnath Singh to represent India at SCO heads of government meeting in Tajikistan

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Dushanbe, Tajikistan, to represent India at the 25th meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s Council of Heads of Government on October 19-20. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said that the meeting will focus on strengthening cooperation among SCO member states in trade, the economy, investment, connectivity, innovation and cultural and humanitarian exchanges. Participants are also expected to review ongoing cooperation initiatives and conside...

October 18, 2026 1:09 PM

India-UK maritime exercise Konkan-26 concludes off Plymouth

The Indian Navy and the Royal Navy concluded their bilateral maritime exercise, Konkan-26, off Plymouth in the United Kingdom on October 15, strengthening interoperability through joint training in complex maritime operations. Held from October 8 to 15, the exercise involved the Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Trishul and the Royal Navy’s Duke-class anti-submarine warfare frigate HMS Sutherland. It was conducted by the Royal Navy’s Fleet Operational Standards and Training organisation. ...

October 13, 2026 5:09 PM

Indian Navy to commission indigenous multipurpose warship Samarthak on October 16

The Indian Navy will commission Samarthak, the first of four Multi-Purpose Vessels being inducted into its fleet, at Naval Base Karwar on October 16. Built by Larsen & Toubro under the Make in India initiative, the vessel will support a range of operational requirements and mark another milestone in India’s pursuit of defence self-reliance. Designed primarily for maritime surveillance and patrol, Samarthak can also undertake low-intensity maritime operations and serve as a platform for t...

October 11, 2026 12:56 PM

Next-generation offshore patrol vessel ‘Shreyas’ launched at GRSE in Kolkata

The Indian Navy’s next-generation offshore patrol vessel ‘Shreyas’ was launched at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata on Saturday, marking another milestone in indigenous shipbuilding. The vessel, designated Yard 3040, was launched by Reyman Kochhar in the presence of Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff. Senior representatives from the Navy, Ministry of Defence, GRSE and industry partners attended the ceremony, which reflected naval traditions a...

October 6, 2026 2:37 PM

Defence Ministry signs Rs 661.50 crore deal for BrahMos fire control systems, launchers for Navy ships

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Tuesday signed a ₹661.50 crore contract with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited to procure BrahMos fire control systems and launchers for Indian Navy ships. The contract was signed in New Delhi under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. With a minimum indigenous content of 68%, the project will encourage participation by Indian industries, including micro, small and medium enterprises, and generate employment ...

October 6, 2026 1:10 PM

Rajnath Singh launches first indigenous Fleet Support Ship ‘Surya’, calls for Visakhapatnam maritime industrial hub

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday launched the first indigenously designed and built Fleet Support Ship, ‘Surya’, at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam, marking a milestone in strengthening the Indian Navy’s operational reach and endurance. Singh also laid the keel of the fifth Fleet Support Ship, FSS-5, and inaugurated the upgraded Slipway-4 and a 300-tonne Goliath Crane, expanding the shipyard’s capacity to build larger and more complex vessels. “The launch o...