Rajnath Singh Calls for ‘Aatmanirbharta 2.0’ to Advance Defence Self-Reliance at SWAVLAMBAN 2026

October 26, 2026 8:34 PM

Rajnath Singh Calls for ‘Aatmanirbharta 2.0’ to Advance Defence Self-Reliance at SWAVLAMBAN 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for ‘Aatmanirbharta 2.0’ in the defence sector, emphasising the development of top-end, state-of-the-art technologies, strengthening Research & Development (R&D), and building resilient supply chains to reduce import dependence and achieve technological superiority, thereby contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. He was addressing the fifth edition of SWAVLAMBAN, the Indian Navy’s Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Seminar, in N...

Rajnath Singh Releases Land Warfare Doctrine, Calls for 20–30-Year Strategic Vision and Readiness for Emerging Threats

October 23, 2026 7:27 PM

Rajnath Singh Releases Land Warfare Doctrine, Calls for 20–30-Year Strategic Vision and Readiness for Emerging Threats

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday released the Land Warfare Doctrine, which provides an overarching framework to prepare the Indian Army for the challenges posed by the evolving character of warfare and future conflicts. Addressing the Army Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi, he called for a long-term strategic vision spanning the next 20–30 years and urged Army Commanders to closely monitor geopolitical and regional developments while remaining equally prepared to respond to immedi...

Rajnath Singh lauds HAL Nashik for defence self-reliance, inaugurates new production lines

October 17, 2025 2:51 PM

Rajnath Singh lauds HAL Nashik for defence self-reliance, inaugurates new production lines

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday lauded Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for its growing contribution to India’s defence self-reliance. He was present at the maiden flight of the Tejas Mk1A and inaugurated new aircraft production lines at HAL’s Nashik campus. Addressing the gathering, the Defence Minister said it was his first visit to the Nashik facility and praised the enthusiasm of the workforce. “I could see pride on the faces of everyone working here. I extend my best wish...