Defence Ministry

June 1, 2026 3:53 PM

India, Australia deepen defence ties as Rajnath Singh and Richard Marles co-chair Defence Ministers’ Dialogue

India and Australia on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence and security cooperation, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles co-chairing the second India-Australia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi. The high-level meeting, held at the Manekshaw Centre, focused on enhancing maritime security cooperation, defence industrial collaboration, interoperability between the armed forces, and joint effor...

May 29, 2026 4:33 PM

Rajnath Singh releases commemorative book on Operation Sindoor, chronicling soldiers’ testimonies

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday released a commemorative volume on Operation Sindoor, documenting the personal experiences and testimonies of 100 officers, sailors, airmen and soldiers who participated in the operation. The publication, unveiled during a ceremonial event in New Delhi, aims to capture the human dimension of modern warfare by highlighting the courage, leadership and resilience displayed by personnel across the armed forces during the operation. In a post on X, Singh sai...

May 25, 2026 12:58 PM

Army Hospital (R&R) commissions advanced radiotherapy system to boost cancer care

Army Hospital (Research and Referral) in New Delhi has commissioned a state-of-the-art Ring Gantry-based Linear Accelerator to strengthen advanced cancer treatment services for armed forces personnel, veterans, and their dependents. The new radiotherapy technology was formally inaugurated at the hospital’s Department of Radiation Oncology on Monday in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. According to the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the advanced Linear Accelerator will signifi...

May 20, 2026 7:03 PM

IOS SAGAR mission ends successfully as INS Sunayna returns to Kochi

Indian Navy’s multinational maritime mission IOS SAGAR concluded successfully on Wednesday with the return of INS Sunayna to Kochi after an extensive deployment across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), marking a major step in India’s regional maritime outreach and security cooperation efforts. The deployment, undertaken jointly by the Indian Navy and 16 partner nations, involved 38 personnel from countries including Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Maldives, Mozambique, Myanm...

May 20, 2026 12:12 PM

DRDO successfully completes trials of indigenous UAV missile in air-to-ground and air-to-air modes

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the final development trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in both air-to-ground and air-to-air modes, marking a major milestone for India’s indigenous defence capabilities and the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The trials were conducted at the DRDO test range near Kurnool using an integrated Ground Control System (GCS) designed to command and control the ULPGM we...

May 15, 2026 5:11 PM

Rajnath Singh, Chandrababu Naidu launch major defence and aerospace projects in Andhra Pradesh

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Andhra Pradesh chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday laid the foundation stones and presided over the grounding ceremonies for a series of strategic aerospace and defence manufacturing projects in the state, marking a significant push towards India’s defence self-reliance and indigenous military production capabilities. The high-profile event was held at Puttaparthi in Sri Sathya Sai district and included the launch of projects linked to fifth-...

May 9, 2026 9:09 AM

Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth reviews operational preparedness at Trivandrum Military Station

Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth visited the Trivandrum Military Station under the Southern Command of the Indian Army on Friday and reviewed operational preparedness as well as ongoing developmental projects at the base. During the visit, Seth interacted with troops and reviewed welfare measures being implemented at the station. Officials briefed him on operational, administrative and infrastructure initiatives aimed at improving combat readiness and strengthening institutional capabi...

May 7, 2026 10:04 AM

Rajnath Singh to attend Joint Commanders’ Conference in Jaipur today

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will attend the second edition of the Joint Commanders’ Conference in Jaipur on May 7 and 8, with discussions set to focus on “Military Capability in New Domains” amid the rapidly evolving nature of modern warfare. Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan will also participate in the conference, which coincides with the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor — a landmark tri-service military operation regarded as a reflection of India’s political reso...

May 5, 2026 1:17 PM

Indigenous defence capabilities power India’s military strength: Sanjay Seth

Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Tuesday highlighted the growing strength of India’s indigenous defence ecosystem, stating that the country’s military capability is increasingly being built through domestic industry and innovation. Addressing the North Tech Symposium 2026 in Prayagraj, Seth said, “India’s military might is forged in the factories of our defence industries,” while crediting the success of Operation Sindoor to the courage of the armed forces and the effectiv...

April 23, 2026 1:33 PM

India, Egypt deepen defence ties at 11th Joint Committee meeting in Cairo

The 11th meeting of the India-Egypt Joint Defence Committee (JDC) was held in Cairo from April 20 to 22, with both countries agreeing to further deepen their defence cooperation and chart a roadmap for future engagement. The Indian delegation was led by Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) Amitabh Prasad and included senior officials from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the armed forces. The Egyptian side was represented by senior officials from its Ministry of Defence and Defence Forc...