Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Contracts for procurement of 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft from HAL & three Cadet Training Ships from L&T signed in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi
Ministry of Defence, on March 07, 2023, signed contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) for procurement of 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft & three Cadet Training Ships respectively in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi. Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane along with other senior […]
Raksha Mantri reviews operational capabilities of Indian Navy during Naval Commanders’ Conference aboard INS Vikrant
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviewed the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy during the Naval Commanders’ Conference held aboard India’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant on March 06, 2023. He interacted with the Naval Commanders and witnessed the operational demonstrations at sea, highlighting the Navy’s capability to undertake multi-dimensional missions towards safeguarding the […]
Shri Rajnath Singh invites Israeli Industries to deepen their investments in Joint Ventures & identify areas for collaboration, particularly in niche technologies
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with Defence Minister of Israel Mr Yoav Gallant on March 03, 2023. It was the first talk between the two Ministers. The Raksha Mantri congratulated Mr Gallant on his appointment as the Defence Minister of Israel. Shri Rajnath Singh underlined the Government’s priority for indigenisation and […]
UK companies should become part of India’s growth story & participate in co-development & co-production in India: Shri Rajnath Singh
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with UK Secretary of State for Defence Mr Ben Wallace on February 21, 2023. The conversation was cordial, positive and focused on future growth of the bilateral defence relationship. Both Ministers discussed a wide range of defence and security issues, including regional developments and the Indo-Pacific. The […]
Text of RM’s speech at the ‘Bandhan’ and Valedictory Ceremony of Aero India in Bengaluru
आदरणीय…, एशिया के, अब तक के सबसे बड़े Aero-India के ‘समापन समारोह’ में, आप सब लोगों के बीच उपस्थित होकर मुझे बड़ी प्रसन्नता हो रही है। इस आयोजन की अभूतपूर्व सफलता पर, न केवल एक रक्षामंत्री, बल्कि भारत का एक नागरिक होने के नाते भी मैं बड़े गर्व का अनुभव कर रहा हूँ। […]
Text of RM’s speech at ‘Manthan’ in Bengaluru #aeroindia2023
आदरणीय…, आज, Aero-India 2023 में हो रहे Start-Up Manthan आयोजन में, आप सभी के बीच उपस्थित होकर मुझे बड़ी खुशी हो रही हैI सबसे पहले, इस आयोजन के लिए, मैं आयोजन से जुड़े सभी लोगों को अपनी बधाई और शुभकामनाएँ देता हूँI साथियों, हमारे देश में start-ups को लेकर पिछले कुछ वर्षों, में जो […]
RM launches 9th edition of Defence India Start-up Challenge (DISC-9) on “Cybersecurity”
Speaking at the Start-Up Manthan at Aero India 2023 today, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh equated Start-ups with new energy, new commitment and new enthusiasm. He said that start-ups are more open to adopting new technology architecture, making them essential to India’s progress. Raksha Mantri applauded the growth of Indian start-ups in every sector, with […]
Text of Raksha Mantri’s speech at the DRDO Seminar in Bengaluru
आदरणीय आज, Defence Research and Development Organisation द्वारा आयोजित सेमिनार में, आप सभी Scientists, academicians, senior defence officials और business leaders के बीच उपस्थित होकर मुझे बड़ी खुशी हो रही है। Futuristic Aerospace Technologies, और Indigenous Aero Engines के विषय पर आयोजित हो रहा आज का सेमिनार, Government, Private sector और Academia को एक […]
Text of Raksha Mantri’s speech at the IAF Seminar, ‘INDISEM-23’ in Bengaluru.
आदरणीय…, आज, Aero-India महोत्सव में, Indian Air-force द्वारा आयोजित ‘INDISEM 2023’ में, आप सभी महानुभावों के बीच उपस्थित होकर मुझे बड़ी ख़ुशी हो रही हैI “Indian Air Force’s Operational Capability Enhancement, Through Atmanirbharta” जैसे विषय पर हो रहा आज का यह सेमिनार, न केवल अत्यंत relevant है, बल्कि माननीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी जी […]
Shri Rajnath Singh emphasises need for indigenisation in maintenance & support services
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called for joint efforts to develop India as a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) hub. He emphasised the need for MRO services to safeguard our defence equipment and systems, and protect our defence forces. He was speaking at the inaugural session of the seminar on “Sustenance in MRO and […]