MILAN 2026: Raksha Mantri interacts with visiting Navy Chiefs and Naval delegations from nine ASEAN member states
On the sidelines of the MILAN 2026 Naval exercise, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held an interaction with visiting Navy Chiefs and Naval delegations from nine ASEAN member states in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on February 19, 2026. The meeting underscored India’s commitment to its ‘Act East Policy’ and the vision of Mutual and Holistic Advancement […]
With the participation of 74 nations, MILAN-2026 stands as the largest and most inclusive edition to date: Raksha Mantri
It is a privilege for me to be present in the Opening Ceremony of Exercise MILAN 2026, here at Visakhapatnam — the City of Destiny and indeed, the Jewel of India’s East Coast. I extend a warm welcome to all the distinguished guests, especially our friends and partners from 74 countries, which is largest participation […]
Raksha Mantri & his French counterpart co-chair 6th Annual Defence Dialogue in Bengaluru
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs of France Ms Catherine Vautrin co-chaired the 6th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue in Bengaluru, Karnataka on February 17, 2026. The two Ministers discussed a range of bilateral security and defence issues including priority areas for co-development & co-production of equipment. They emphasised […]
Make in India and Atmanirbharta have been the corner-stone of India’s economic policy since 2014: Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh
I would like to extend a warm welcome, to Her Excellency Catherine Vautrin and the French delegation. I appreciate your commitment and effort to reach here, despite the inconvenience you faced, due to technical fault in your aircraft. We have just witnessed a milestone in India-France strategic partnership, as Hon’ble Prime Minister Modi and President […]
डीआरडीओ आज भारत की सामरिक क्षमता का आधार बन चुका है: रक्षा मंत्री
Text of RM’s speech at Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) in Bengaluru. आज, Gas Turbine Research Establishment में, आप सभी के बीच आकर, मुझे बेहद ख़ुशी हो रही है। जब भी मैं आप सभी officials, scientists और एक young mindset वाले लोगों के बीच आता हूँ, तो मैं खुद एक प्रकार की ऊर्जा महसूस करता […]
RM praises BEL for strengthening network-centric operations & taking combat effectiveness to a new level
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on February 16, 2026, visited the Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Bengaluru, and inaugurated the Missile Integration facility at the premises, besides flagging-off the Akash 3rd and 4th Regiment Combat systems & unveiling the Mountain Fire Control Radar. He also remotely inaugurated the Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence (CoE-AI) located in […]
BEL ने लोकतंत्र और सुरक्षा को मजबूत करने में अपना योगदान दिया है: रक्षा मंत्री
Text of RM’s speech at BEL, Bengaluru. आज, Bharat Electronics Limited के परिसर में, आप सभी के बीच आकर मुझे बड़ी ख़ुशी हो रही है। आज मुझे इस मंच से, Mountain Fire Control Radar, launch करने का अवसर प्राप्त हुआ। Artificial intelligence पर guidelines, और इसके अलावा virtual माध्यम से, पुणे में, Centre of excellence […]
Raksha Mantri reviews projects of indigenous military gas turbine engine development during visit to DRDO’s GTRE in Bengaluru
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on February 16, 2026, visited DRDO’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) in Bengaluru, and reviewed the status of ongoing projects relating to indigenous military gas turbine engine development. He was briefed on the establishment’s projects on the anvil, interactions with the Indian Industry, academia and R&D institutes, and the support […]
Lord Shiva is the beginning, the eternal, the infinite: Raksha Mantri
Text of RM’s speech at the ‘Maha Shivaratri’ celebrations in Coimbatore. On this sacred occasion of Mahashivratri, being here among all of you is a truly special and spiritual experience of my life. First of all, I bow to Adiyogi Shiva, and I also extend my respectful greetings to all the devotees present here. Friends, […]
Raksha Mantri Hails PM Modi’s newly inaugurated ‘Seva Teerth’ as Symbol of Service and Self-Reliant India
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on Saturday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for elevating public service to the forefront of Indian democracy, describing the newly inaugurated Prime Minister’s Office complex, “Seva Teerth,” as a landmark in governance and nation-building. In a post on social media platform X, RM said that the inauguration of the new Prime […]