Ministry of Defence

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 15, 2026 5:33 PM

MoD signs Rs 4,106 crore contracts for GSAT-7C satellite, Varunastra torpedoes

The Ministry of Defence on Thursday signed contracts worth approximately Rs 4,106 crore for the acquisition of the GSAT-7C communication satellite for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes for the Indian Navy, strengthening defence capabilities. The contract for GSAT-7C, valued at Rs 2,563 crore, was signed with New Space India Limited, Bengaluru. The indigenously designed, developed and manufactured satellite will enhance secure, resilient and seamless communication ...

October 14, 2026 10:38 PM

Approval Process for National Military Drone Technology Hub at IIT Kanpur Nears Completion: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that the proposal to establish a National Military Drone Technology Hub at IIT Kanpur, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, has made significant progress, with the approval process nearing completion. The proposed hub aims to fast-track indigenisation and innovation to give India a combat edge. Speaking at the launch of IIT Kanpur’s ‘Greater Than Us’ fundraising campaign in New Delhi, the Defence Minister emphasised that strengthe...

October 14, 2026 6:33 PM

29 Nursing Cadets Commissioned as Lieutenants into Military Nursing Service

Twenty-nine nursing cadets of Batch IX of the College of Nursing, Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantonment, were commissioned as Lieutenants into the Military Nursing Service (MNS) today at a ceremony held at the hospital. Lieutenant General Avinash Das, Commandant, Army Hospital (R&R), reviewed the commissioning parade. Addressing the newly commissioned officers, Lt Gen Das congratulated the meritorious cadets felicitated for their outstanding performance and academic achi...

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...