The deals for the BrahMos missiles, developed jointly by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia, are expected to be signed with India's friendly foreign countries, who have been highly impressed with the missile's capabilities after it hit multiple Pakista
India recorded its highest-ever defence production of Rs 1.54 lakh crore in 2024-25, with manufacturing in the country rising leaps and bounds over the past years, thanks to the right policies and Atmanirbharta reforms in place.
Responding to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's recent remarks on "10% of the population have control over the Army", Rajnath Singh said that Rahul Gandhi should keep the armed forces out of politics.
Recalling his night spent aboard INS Vikrant, the Prime Minister stated that the experience is difficult to put into words. He described the deep night at sea and the sunrise as making this Diwali especially memorable in many ways. From INS Vikrant, the Prime Minister extended heartfelt D
In a post shared on X, RMO India said, "Our defence export, which used to be less than 1,000 crore rupees, has now reached a record 25,000 crore rupees. We have now set a target to achieve 3 lakh crore rupees in domestic defence manufacturing and 50,000 crore rupees in defence exports by
"The inauguration of the Advanced Night Vision Factory in Nimmaluru is another step towards achieving self-reliance in the defence sector. This factory will enhance India's ability to manufacture night vision devices, missile sensors, and drone guard systems. The equipment manufactured he
India's defence exports have surged from Rs 6.8 billion (USD 80 million) in FY14 to Rs 236 billion (USD 2.77 billion) in FY25. The Ministry of Defence aims to raise this to Rs 350 billion (USD 4.1 billion) by FY27 and further to Rs 500 billion (USD 5.8 billion) by FY29.
Rajnath Singh emphasised that India's growing military and economic strength is not meant to assert dominance over others, but to protect its cultural values, spiritual traditions, and the humane ideals taught by Lord Mahavira.
As part of its 'Atmanirbhar' and Make in India plans, the government launched various schemes, including the production-linked incentive (PLI), in various sectors to make Indian manufacturers globally competitive, attract investments, enhance exports, integrate India into the global supply c
India has significantly reduced its dependence on defense imports over the last 14 years, marking a major shift in the country's defense strategy and policy.
India has emerged as a formidable global leader over the past 11 years, driven by bold initiatives that fuse ambition with action, with the country making significant strides in indigenizing its defence sector, with defence exports witnessing a multifold increase over the past 11 years.
Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Tuesday addressed a press conference in Shimla to mark the completion of 11 years of the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre.