Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh calls on Russian President Mr Vladimir Putin in Moscow

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh called on the President of the Russian Federation Mr Vladimir Putin in Moscow on December 10, 2024, on the margins of the 21st session of India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC). Raksha Mantri conveyed warm greetings of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to President Putin. Shri Rajnath Singh […]

Shri Rajnath Singh stresses on new opportunities to enhance participation of Russian industries in ‘Make in India’ projects

The 21st session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) was co-chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister Mr Andrey Belousov in Moscow on December 10, 2024. Raksha Mantri emphasised that the India-Russia relationship is very strong, and has lived up to the responsibilities of a special […]

INS Tushil, latest multi role stealth guided missile frigate, commissioned into Indian Navy in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in Russia

INS Tushil (F 70), the latest multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia on December 09, 2024. Raksha Mantri, in his address, described the commissioning as a proud testament to India’s growing maritime strength and a […]

Raksha Mantri to visit Russia to attend 21st meeting of India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will pay an official visit to the Russian Federation from December 08-10, 2024. During the visit, Raksha Mantri and the Defence Minister of Russia Mr Andrey Belousov will co-chair the 21st meeting of India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) in Moscow on December 10, 2024. The two […]

Raksha Mantri urges people to contribute generously to Armed Forces Flag Day Fund

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has exhorted the people to come forward and contribute generously to the Armed Forces Flag Day (AFFD) Fund, terming it as the collective responsibility of the country to ensure the welfare of the soldiers, both serving & retired, as well as their families. In a video message on X on […]

Raksha Mantri meets his Japanese & Philippines counterparts on the final day of his three-day visit to Lao PDR

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on November 22, 2024, met his Japan counterpart Mr Gen Nakatani and Secretary of National Defence (Defence Minister) of the Philippines Mr Gilberto Teodoro on the final day of his three-day visit to Vientiane, Lao PDR. Meeting with Japanese Defence Minister The two sides reiterated the importance of defence industry […]

Raksha Mantri meets his South Korean, Australian & New Zealand counterparts on the sidelines of 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus in Lao PDR

In addition to his meeting with the US Secretary of Defense Mr Lloyd J Austin, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh met Minister of National Defence, Republic of Korea Mr Kim Yong Hyun, Minister for Defence Industry & Capability Delivery of Australia Mr Pat Conroy and Defence Minister of New Zealand Ms Judith Collins on the sidelines of 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM)-Plus at […]

Raksha Mantri meets US Secretary of Defense on the sidelines of 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus in Lao PDR

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh met US Secretary of Defense Mr Lloyd J Austin on the sidelines of 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM)-Plus at Vientiane, Lao PDR on November 21, 2024. The two leaders commended the progress achieved by the India-US defence partnership, based on increased operational coordination, information-sharing, and industrial innovation. Both sides recognised the remarkable progress made under […]

RM calls for developing an ADMM-Plus Defence Strategy on Climate Change

“India stands for freedom of navigation & overflight, unimpeded lawful commerce and adherence to international law for peace & prosperity in the Indo-Pacific,” said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while addressing the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus forum at Vientiane, Lao PDR on November 21, 2024. Sharing his insights on the discussions on the Code of […]

Raksha Mantri meets his Malaysian & Lao PDR counterparts on the sidelines of 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus at Vientiane

In addition to his meeting with Chinese Defence Minister Admiral Dong Jun, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh met his Malaysian counterpart Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Bin Nordin and the Defence Minister of Lao PDR General Chansamone Chanyalath in Vientiane on November 20, 2024, on the sidelines of 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) Plus. During the […]