Ministry of Defence

November 26, 2025 10:43 AM

‘India entering ‘golden era’ of defence innovation’: Rajnath Singh at Swavlamban 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that India is entering a “golden era of defence innovation” driven by young entrepreneurs and start-ups, as he addressed the fourth edition of the Indian Navy’s Swavlamban seminar in New Delhi. Singh said India must remain proactive and future-ready in a rapidly changing geopolitical environment. He credited innovators for helping the country move from being a defence importer to a technology exporter. The minister called on the private sect...

October 23, 2025 10:35 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launches Defence Procurement Manual 2025 to boost operational readiness

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday released the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 at a ceremony in South Block, New Delhi. The manual, effective from November 1, aims to simplify procurement procedures, bring uniformity in functioning, and enhance operational preparedness of the Armed Forces. The new manual will govern revenue procurement worth approximately ₹1 lakh crore by the three Services and other establishments under the Ministry of Defence. Addressing the gathering, Sing...

October 23, 2025 8:20 PM

India-Armenia hold joint working group meeting on Defence Cooperation in Hyderabad

India and Armenia held a Joint Working Group Meeting on Defence Cooperation in Hyderabad on Thursday, further strengthening bilateral ties in the security domain. The meeting provided a platform for both countries to exchange views on defence cooperation, defence industrial collaboration, and other areas of mutual interest. The Indian delegation was led by Vishwesh Negi, Joint Secretary (IC), while the Armenian delegation was headed by Levon Ayvazyan, Head of Policy and International Military C...

October 15, 2025 8:46 PM

Defence Ministry signs Rs 659.47 crore contract for advanced Night Sights for Indian Army’s assault rifles

In a move to strengthen the night-fighting capability of the armed forces, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Wednesday signed a ₹659.47 crore contract for the procurement of advanced Night Sight (Image Intensifier) systems for 7.62 x 51mm assault rifles of the Indian Army. These advanced sights will enable soldiers to fully utilize the longer effective range of the SIG 716 assault rifle, enhancing operational effectiveness during low-light and night-time engagements. The newly procured night ...

May 15, 2025 2:23 PM

DRDO develops advanced polymeric membrane for desalination of sea water

The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully developed a high-pressure nanoporous multi-layered polymeric membrane for seawater desalination. The advanced membrane, designed to withstand harsh saline conditions, has been developed by the Kanpur-based Defence Materials Stores and Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE), a premier laboratory under DRDO. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence on Thursday, the indigenous technology has be...

May 8, 2025 12:47 PM

India hosts second MRSAM Eco-system summit to boost indigenous air defence capabilities

The Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), in collaboration with Aerospace Services India (ASI) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), organised the second edition of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) India Eco-System Summit at the Manekshaw Centre on Wednesday. The event, according to the Ministry of Defence, focused on strengthening India’s air and missile defence capabilities in alignment with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make-in-India initiatives. The day-long summit bro...

May 7, 2025 5:35 PM

Operation Sindoor: Tendulkar, Punia, Gambhir, Harbhajan lead sports stars in saluting India’s response to terror attack

In the wake of Operation Sindoor—India’s precise and strategic military response to the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives—the country’s sporting icons have united in a powerful show of support for the armed forces. From cricketing legends Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Harbhajan Singh, and Suresh Raina, to Olympic and Paralympic heroes like Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, and Devendra Jhajharia, sports stars across disciplines have hailed the Indian Army’s swift and calibra...

April 16, 2025 5:01 PM

India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise DUSTLIK-VI begins in Pune

The 6th edition of the India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK-VI commenced on Wednesday at the Foreign Training Node in Aundh, Pune. The exercise will continue till April 28 and aims to enhance interoperability and cooperation between the armed forces of the two countries. The Indian contingent, comprising 60 personnel, is represented by a battalion of the JAT Regiment along with units from the Indian Air Force. The Uzbekistan side is represented by personnel from the Uzbekistan Army....

April 14, 2025 1:48 PM

Indian Coast Guard, Gujarat ATS seize narcotics worth Rs. 1,800 crore in joint operation

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in a joint operation with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), seized over 300 kg of methamphetamine valued at approximately Rs. 1,800 crore, according to a statement by the Ministry of Defence on Monday. The overnight operation, conducted between April 12 and 13, was based on actionable intelligence provided by the Gujarat ATS. An ICG vessel from the Coast Guard Region (West), deployed on a multi-mission patrol of...

April 2, 2025 1:49 PM

Indian Navy’s INS Tarkash seizes 2,500 kg of narcotics in Western Indian Ocean

In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Indian Navy’s frontline frigate INS Tarkash has seized over 2,500 kg of narcotics in the Western Indian Ocean, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Wednesday. The successful interception highlights the Navy’s commitment to maritime security and combating transnational crime. Deployed in the region since January as part of Maritime Security Operations, INS Tarkash has been supporting Combined Task Force (CTF) 150, a Bahrain-based multination...