Ministry of Defence

January 16, 2025 4:15 PM

Defence Ministry signs contract with Bharat Dynamics for Navy’s medium-range surface-to-air missiles

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a Rs. 2,960 crore contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the supply of Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM) for the Indian Navy, as stated in a press release issued by the Ministry. The contract, finalised in New Delhi on Friday in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, marks a significant step towards enhancing India’s defence capabilities. The MRSAM system will be fitted onboard multiple Indian Naval ships and is plan...

January 15, 2025 1:19 PM

77th Army Day: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan commends Indian Army’s professionalism and role in nation building

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Wednesday extended his heartfelt greetings to all ranks of the Indian Army on the 77th Army Day, lauding their outstanding professionalism, unwavering dedication, and significant contributions to nation-building, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Defence. In his message, General Chauhan praised the Indian Army for being the "bedrock of India's security and unity," emphasizing their ability to adapt to evolving challenges ...

January 15, 2025 9:58 AM

Passes for full dress rehearsal of republic day parade 2025 now available on Aamantran Portal and App

To meet the high demand for tickets to the Republic Day Celebrations (RDC) 2025, the Ministry of Defence is now issuing passes for the Full Dress Rehearsal of the Republic Day Parade, scheduled for January 23, 2025, at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. Passes can be obtained for free by registering on the Aamantran portal (aamantran.mod.gov.in) or via the Aamantran mobile app, which can be downloaded from the Mobile Seva App Store or by scanning the available QR code. Registration opened on January ...

January 10, 2025 4:36 PM

Republic Day Celebrations 2025: Veer Gatha 4.0 sees record participation with 1.76 crore students

The fourth edition of Project Veer Gatha, a joint initiative by the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Education, has garnered an overwhelming response across India as part of the Republic Day 2025 celebrations. Approximately 1.76 crore students from 2.31 lakh schools participated in the competition, which highlights the bravery of Gallantry Award recipients and India's freedom fighters. One hundred national-level winners, known as the Super-100, were selected from four categories—Prepar...

January 9, 2025 4:44 PM

10,000 special guests to attend Republic Day Parade in New Delhi

In an effort to enhance public participation in national events, around 10,000 special guests have been invited to witness the 76th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, on January 26, according to a press release by the Ministry of Defence on Thursday. These guests, celebrated as the "architects of Swarnim Bharat," come from diverse backgrounds and are recognized for their remarkable contributions to various government schemes. The invitees include sarpanches from top-performin...

January 7, 2025 6:37 PM

Rajnath Singh to meet Maldivian defence minister to review bilateral defence cooperation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hold a crucial bilateral meeting with Maldives Defence Minister Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon in New Delhi on January 8, 2025. The discussions will focus on enhancing defence cooperation between India and the Maldives, specifically in areas such as training, joint exercises, defence projects, and supply of equipment to bolster the capabilities of the Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF). Maumoon is scheduled to visit India for a three-day trip from January 8 to...

December 27, 2024 3:33 PM

“India, China achieved consensus to restore ground situation in certain areas along LAC,” MoD year end review

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that India and China have achieved a broad consensus to restore the ground situation in specific areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The statement, part of the ministry's year-end review, highlighted ongoing efforts at diplomatic and military levels to address border tensions and ensure stability. "India and China achieved a broad consensus to restore the ground situation in certain areas along the LAC. Talks at diplomatic and military level...

December 18, 2024 12:32 PM

INS Nirdeshak to be commissioned in Visakhapatnam

The Indian Navy is set to welcome its newest vessel, INS Nirdeshak, in a commissioning ceremony on Wednesday at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The event will be presided over by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth. According to the Ministry of Defence, INS Nirdeshak is the second ship under the Survey Vessel (Large) Project, constructed at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata. Notably, over 80% of the vessel’s components are indigenously produced, reinforcin...

September 22, 2024 10:26 PM

India to launch first-ever tri-services ‘Future Warfare’ course on September 23

The Indian Armed Forces will conduct their first-ever tri-services "Future Warfare" course from September 23-27, under the aegis of the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff. The course, spearheaded by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, aims to prepare officers for the evolving nature of modern warfare. According to an official release from the Ministry of Defence, the "Future Warfare" course will be rank-agnostic, inviting officers ranging from Major Generals to Majors, and their equ...

August 14, 2024 2:08 PM

Ministry of Defence plans to plant 1.5 million trees nationwide

On the occasion of the 78th Independence Day celebrations on August 15, the Ministry of Defence will initiate an ambitious tree plantation drive, aiming to plant approximately 1.5 million trees nationwide. This initiative, part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' (A Tree in the Name of Mother) campaign, will be spearheaded by the three armed services along with affiliated organizations such as DRDO, Defense PSUs, CGDA, NCC, Sainik Schools, and Ordnance Factories. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently...