On the sidelines, the second edition of ASEAN-India Defence Ministers' Informal Meeting, under the chairmanship of Malaysia, will be held on October 31, wherein Defence Ministers from all ASEAN member countries will take part. The meeting aims to further strengthen defence and security co
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said HAL's MoU with PJSC-UAC to produce SJ-100 aircraft in India will boost short-haul connectivity under UDAN and mark a major step toward Aatmanirbharta, creating jobs and reviving passenger aircraft manufacturing since the AVRO era.
The Defence Minister was addressing the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) Annual Session, organised on the theme 'Defence Self-Reliance: Strengthening National Security through Indigenous Industry', in New Delhi.
Amid rising global uncertainty and recent security challenges, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday stressed the need for indigenisation and self-reliance in defence manufacturing, urging the private sector to play a greater role in strengthening India's defence ecosystem.
The success of India's indigenous platforms has not only enhanced the country's reputation at the regional level but also on the international stage, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said while addressing the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) Annual Session-2025 here on Monday.
He inaugurated the Edge Data Centres for Konark and Fire and Fury Corps, a major step in the Army's digital infrastructure to enable faster, secure and low-latency data processing for real-time operational decision-making.
In his address, Rajnath Singh described Operation Sindoor as an embodiment of India's military prowess & national character, and a demonstration by the soldiers that their strength lies not only in weapons, but also in their ethical discipline & strategic clarity.
Singh also inaugurated the Chandpuri Hall at Longewala Yudh Sthal; meanwhile, he launched the Naman Centres, the Sainik Yatri Mitra app and the Equipment Helpline app.
Reiterating that the operation is not over and only halted, the Defence Minister gave a stern warning to Pakistan of an even harsher response if it resorts to any misadventure. "Our pilots displayed only a demo of India's power to Pakistan. If given an opportunity, they will showcase our
Shaurya Van is a new light-and-sound show in Thar Desert, dedicated to the bravery of Indian soldiers. The purpose of the show is to honour the Indian soldiers and showcase their valour and sacrifices.