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August 14, 2026 9:46 PM

Self-reliant, future-ready defence sector top priority for military modernisation: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said military modernisation driven by a self-reliant and future-ready defence sector is the government's top priority, asserting that India's defence industry has undergone a major transformation over the past 12 years. Addressing soldiers through Akashvani on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, Singh said initiatives such as Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India have enabled India to increasingly meet its own security requirements while emerging as a g...

June 17, 2026 2:51 PM

PM Modi highlights transformation of India’s defence capabilities driven by self-reliance and indigenous innovation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted the sweeping transformation of India's defence sector over the past decade, emphasizing that the country's growing military strength is being powered by self-reliance, indigenous innovation, advanced technology, and domestic manufacturing. Sharing a series of posts on X, the Prime Minister said India has significantly strengthened its defence capabilities across air, land, and maritime domains while building a robust foundation for national ...

March 6, 2026 2:30 PM

India must pursue self-reliance amid global uncertainties: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday emphasised that self-reliance is essential for India to remain prepared in an increasingly uncertain global environment, highlighting the government’s push to strengthen indigenous defence production and shipbuilding capabilities. Speaking at “Sagar Sankalp - Reclaiming India’s Maritime Glory,” a defence and maritime dialogue organised by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) in Kolkata, the Defence Minister said global supply ...

August 10, 2025 3:32 PM

Operation Sindoor showcases India’s self-reliance in defence: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday hailed Operation Sindoor as a testament to India’s ability to defeat its adversaries with indigenous strength, calling it a “befitting reply” to the terrorist attack on civilians in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the BEML Rail Hub for Manufacturing (BRAHMA) in Umariya, Singh emphasised that India’s decisive response to the attack sent a clear message that the nation will not tolerate assaults on i...

October 18, 2024 3:02 PM

“Time has come for private sector to take lead in defence sector participation”: Rajnath Singh

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said the private sector must play a leading role in defence sector, citing its ability to drive innovation and adapt to rapid changes. Speaking at the DRDO Industry Workshop on defence technology acceleration in Delhi, Singh said, "Technology's impact on the defence sector is not limited to conventional warfare; it has given birth to unconventional warfare, including drones, cyber warfare, bio-weapons, and space defence. These elements pose challen...