India flags off first BrahMos missile batch from Lucknow facility; every inch of Pakistan now within reach, says Rajnath Singh

October 18, 2025 3:40 PM

India flags off first BrahMos missile batch from Lucknow facility; every inch of Pakistan now within reach, says Rajnath Singh

Marking a major milestone in India's defence manufacturing drive, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles produced at the BrahMos Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow. The facility, a key node in the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor, began operations just five months after its virtual inauguration in May. Describing the BrahMos as more than just a missile, Singh called it a “sym...

Rajnath Singh inaugurates new production lines for Tejas Mk1A and HTT-40 at HAL Nashik

October 17, 2025 6:43 PM

Rajnath Singh inaugurates new production lines for Tejas Mk1A and HTT-40 at HAL Nashik

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday inaugurated the third production line of the HAL Tejas Mk1A Light Combat Aircraft and the second production line of the HAL HTT-40 trainer aircraft at the Nashik facility of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). He also flagged off the first Tejas Mk1A manufactured at the new line, hailing it as a major step toward strengthening India’s defence manufacturing capabilities. Speaking at the event, Singh described the successful flight of the state-of-the-a...

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...

Rajnath Singh leads defence consultative committee visit to DRDO’s ARDE in Pune

October 16, 2025 8:29 PM

Rajnath Singh leads defence consultative committee visit to DRDO’s ARDE in Pune

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday led the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence on a visit to the Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), a premier laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in Pune. The visit highlighted India’s growing focus on indigenous defence capabilities and emerging technologies. The delegation reviewed a range of advanced systems developed under the Armament & Combat Engineering Systems (ACE) cl...

Operation Sindoor is a glowing testimony to India’s growing indigenous prowess: Rajnath Singh

October 16, 2025 11:17 PM

Operation Sindoor is a glowing testimony to India’s growing indigenous prowess: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday described Operation Sindoor as a “glowing testimony to India’s growing indigenous prowess,” crediting the government’s unwavering efforts to build a self-reliant defence manufacturing ecosystem. He was addressing students at the convocation ceremony of Symbiosis Skills and Professional University in Pune. Singh recalled the challenges faced at the beginning of India’s journey towards self-reliance in defence and underlined how determined lead...

Rajnath Singh hails indigenous parachute system a “remarkable milestone” for India’s defence

October 16, 2025 1:30 PM

Rajnath Singh hails indigenous parachute system a “remarkable milestone” for India’s defence

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday lauded the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for developing the indigenously designed Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), calling it a “remarkable milestone towards self-reliance. In a post on X, the Defence Minister said, “Proud moment for the nation! The indigenously developed Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) by @DRDO. India has achieved a combat free-fall jump from 32,000 ft. A remarkable milestone towards se...

Rajnath Singh holds talks with Brazilian Vice President, Defence Minister

October 15, 2025 9:48 PM

Rajnath Singh holds talks with Brazilian Vice President, Defence Minister

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday held a bilateral meeting with Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin in New Delhi to strengthen defence ties between the two countries. Brazilian Defence Minister José Múcio Monteiro Filho was also present during the meeting. During the discussions, the leaders reviewed ongoing defence cooperation initiatives and identified priority areas for joint collaboration, including co-development and co-production of defence equipment. They also reaffirmed...

Rajnath Singh releases book ‘Ready, Relevant and Resurgent II’ authored by CDS General Anil Chauhan

October 14, 2025 9:43 PM

Rajnath Singh releases book ‘Ready, Relevant and Resurgent II’ authored by CDS General Anil Chauhan

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday released a book titled ‘Ready, Relevant and Resurgent II: Shaping a Future Ready Force’, authored by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan. The book presents a comprehensive and future-oriented blueprint for shaping India’s Armed Forces for making them future-ready. The book makes an in-depth analysis of warfare’s changing character and provides an evolutionary overview of war, while focusing on emerging frontiers such as cyberspace,...

Rajnath Singh urges enhanced collaboration in UN peacekeeping operations

October 14, 2025 4:22 PM

Rajnath Singh urges enhanced collaboration in UN peacekeeping operations

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday called for Enhanced Consultation, Cooperation, Coordination and Capacity Building — the '4C formula' — as a guiding principle for United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations. Speaking at the inaugural session of the UN Troop Contributing Countries (UNTCC) Chiefs’ Conclave in New Delhi, Singh said the approach is essential to address emerging challenges in global peacekeeping. Highlighting the growing complexities faced by peacekeepers, Singh note...

Indian Army to host UN Troop Contributing Countries’ Chiefs’ Conclave in New Delhi

October 12, 2025 10:33 PM

Indian Army to host UN Troop Contributing Countries’ Chiefs’ Conclave in New Delhi

The Indian Army is set to host the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs’ Conclave in New Delhi from October 14 to 16. The event will bring together senior military leadership from 32 nations that play a key role in UN peacekeeping operations worldwide. Delegations from countries contributing troops to UN missions are expected to arrive in New Delhi on October 13. The UNTCC serves as a critical forum to discuss operational challenges, evolving threats, interoperability...