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November 27, 2025 2:23 PM

India, Indonesia hold 3rd Defence Ministers’ Dialogue; agree to deepen strategic and defence cooperation

India and Indonesia on Thursday held the third India–Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi, co-chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin. The meeting reaffirmed the two countries’ commitment to strengthening their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and advancing defence cooperation across multiple sectors. Both Ministers recalled Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to India as the Chief Guest at the Republic Day...

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...

November 22, 2025 11:34 AM

Defence Minister mourns death of IAF Tejas pilot

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday expressed his condolences over the death of Wing Commander Namansh Syal. Singh extended his sympathies to the late officer’s family. In a post on X, he said, “Deeply anguished at the loss of a brave and courageous IAF pilot during an aerial display in Dubai Air Show. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. The nation stands firmly with the family in this tragic hour.” Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Dubai said that the Embassy and Consu...

November 20, 2025 4:58 PM

U.S. approves $93 million sale of Javelin missiles, Excalibur rounds to India

The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of Javelin anti-tank missile systems and Excalibur guided artillery munitions worth $93 million to India, the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said on Wednesday. According to DSCA, India requested 100 FGM-148 Javelin missiles, one fly-to-buy missile, 25 command launch units, and 216 Excalibur tactical projectiles. The agency said the proposed sale would strengthen the U.S.-India strategic relationship and enhance the security of a �...

November 11, 2025 4:06 PM

“Better to import best practices than to import best equipment”: Rajnath Singh at Delhi Defence Dialogue 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday called for building a self-sustaining ecosystem to accelerate the creation and adoption of new technologies in the defence sector, stressing that India must evolve from being a consumer to a creator of innovation. Addressing the Delhi Defence Dialogue 2025, organised by the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) on the theme ‘Harnessing New Age Technology for Defence Capability Development’, Singh said the nation’s p...

November 11, 2025 1:08 PM

Rajnath Singh vows strict action in Delhi blast case, says culprits “will not be spared under any circumstances”

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that the country’s leading investigative agencies are conducting a “swift and thorough” inquiry into the recent high-intensity explosion in Delhi, assuring that those responsible will not be spared and that the investigation’s findings will be made public soon. The Defence Minister also expressed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the blast. Speaking at the Delhi Defence Dialogue organised by the Manohar Parri...

November 1, 2025 4:09 PM

India’s emphasis on rule of law, freedom of navigation in Indo-Pacific not against any country: Rajnath Singh

India’s emphasis on the rule of law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and advocacy for freedom of navigation and overflight in the Indo-Pacific are not directed against any country but are aimed at safeguarding the interests of all regional stakeholders, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said today. Addressing the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, he said India’s strategic engagement with ASEAN is long-...

November 1, 2025 2:05 PM

India strengthens defence ties with ASEAN; ministers laud India’s role as responsible superpower

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his counterparts from ASEAN nations during the second India–ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Informal Meeting held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 31. The meeting underscored the growing strategic importance of India’s partnership with ASEAN in ensuring peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. In his address, the Defence Minister described the meeting as a vital opportunity to further advance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership betw...

October 31, 2025 4:08 PM

ASEAN-India relationship will remain a strong pillar of stability, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday reaffirmed India’s commitment to building a stronger and more stable partnership with ASEAN, focusing on shared prosperity, maritime security, gender inclusion in peacekeeping, and deeper defence cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. Addressing the ASEAN-India Defence Ministers’ Informal Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Singh said the ASEAN-India relationship remains a pillar of stability in an uncertain global environment. “In today’s uncertain world, where...

October 31, 2025 12:52 PM

India, US sign landmark 10-year defence framework in Malaysia

India and the United States on Friday signed a 10-year Defence Framework Agreement, marking a new era in their growing partnership. The agreement, exchanged between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur, provides a long-term policy direction for the US–India Major Defence Partnership. The development underscores the expanding strategic alignment between New Delhi and Washington. Announcing the agreement, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth described ...