Need to build systems and ecosystems to make creation & adoption of new tech seamless, swift and self-sustaining: Raksha Mantri
For India to move from a consumer to a creator of technology, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has underlined the need to not only acquire new innovations, but create the conditions where niche products thrive through sound processes, agile institutions, and a spirit of collaboration that unites the soldier, the scientist, the start-up & the […]
Raksha Mantri inaugurates state-of-the-art DPSU Bhavan & reviews performance of DPSUs in New Delhi
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh chaired a comprehensive review meeting of Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) at the newly inaugurated DPSU Bhawan, World Trade Centre, Naoroji Nagar, New Delhi, on November 10, 2025. The meeting witnessed the felicitation of four DPSUs – Munitions India Limited (MIL), Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), India Optel Limited (IOL) […]
India is ready to continue contributing constructively through dialogue, partnership & practical cooperation in the spirit of MAHASAGAR
“India’s emphasis on the rule of law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and its advocacy for freedom of navigation and overflight in the Indo-Pacific, are not directed against any country but are meant to safeguard the collective interests of all regional stakeholders,” said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh during […]
Raksha Mantri meets ASEAN Defence Ministers during Informal Meeting in Kuala Lumpur
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh met with the Defence Ministers of ASEAN during the second India-ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Informal Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on October 31, 2025. During the meeting, the Ministers appreciated India’s key role in peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and sought to deepen defence cooperation with New Delhi at […]
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh & US Secretary of War meet on the margins of 12th ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh met with US Secretary of War Mr Pete Hegseth on the sidelines of 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting – Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on October 31, 2025. The meeting was constructive and the delegation-level talks were followed by a one-to-one meeting. The two leaders appreciated the continuing momentum in […]
Shri Rajnath Singh urges domestic industry to focus on production of individual subsystems & components and dominating supply & maintenance chains
“The effective use of Made-in-India equipment by the Armed Forces during Operation Sindoor bolstered India’s reputation both regionally and internationally,” said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while urging the domestic industry, especially the private sector, to further accelerate the pursuit of self-reliance by focusing on innovation and R&D; technology-based manufacturing, production of individual subsystems and components, and dominating the […]
Raksha Mantri reviews security situation & Indian Army’s operational preparedness during Army Commanders’ Conference in Jaisalmer
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh took stock of the security situation and the operational preparedness of the Indian Army during the Army Commanders’ Conference in Jaisalmer, and the visit to the forward areas of Tanot and Laungewala in Rajasthan on October 24, 2025. During the conference, detailed deliberations were held with the senior leadership of […]
Operation Sindoor gave Pakistan a good dose of caution, it will now think twice before attempting any misadventure against India: Raksha Mantri
“Pakistan will now think twice before attempting any misadventure against India as our Armed Forces have given them a good dose of caution during Operation Sindoor,” stated Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while interacting with soldiers during Barakhana in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan on October 23, 2025. Reiterating that the operation is not over and only halted, Raksha […]
Our Navy has become a pioneer in India’s self-reliance, innovation & industrial development: Raksha Mantri
“Operation Sindoor was a symbol of India’s will power & capability, and a message to the world that we’re always ready to respond to every challenge,” said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while addressing the Naval Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi on October 23, 2025. Raksha Mantri commended the Indian Navy for creating a deterrent posture […]
Raksha Mantri releases Defence Procurement Manual 2025
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh released the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 at a function in South Block, New Delhi on October 23, 2025. Effective from November 01, 2025, the new procurement manual will facilitate the revenue procurement amounting to approx Rs 1 (one) lakh crore by the three Services and other establishments under Ministry […]