India looks forward to further strengthening longstanding defence ties with Vietnam: Shri Rajnath Singh
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has congratulated General Phan Van Giang on his appointment as the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of National Defence of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. In a post on X, Raksha Mantri stated that India looks forward to further strengthening its longstanding defence ties with Vietnam and deepening cooperation […]
The warship is a symbol of India’s growing technological prowess, self-reliance & formidable naval power: Raksha Mantri
INS Taragiri, the fourth potent platform of the Project 17A class, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on April 03, 2026. A masterclass in modern naval shipbuilding, this latest stealth frigate, with a displacement of approximately 6,670 tonnes, has been designed by […]
India is marching ahead towards becoming a global defence manufacturing hub: Raksha Mantri
Defence exports have touched an all-time high of Rs 38,424 crore in the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26, marking a massive rise of Rs 14,802 crore (62.66%) over the previous fiscal year’s figure of Rs 23,622 crore. In this landmark milestone, Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and the private sector have contributed 54.84% and 45.16% respectively. […]
Raksha Mantri chairs first IGoM meeting to review West Asia situation & its impact on India
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on March 28, 2026, chaired the first meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) set-up to monitor the evolving situation in West Asia, and recommend proactive measures in response to the developments. Held at Kartavya Bhawan-2, New Delhi, the meeting was attended by Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs […]
“MSMEs are playing significant role in driving economic growth; need to embrace new tech to achieve Viksit Bharat goal”
“India must work in a mission mode to emerge as a global hub of indigenous drone manufacturing in the next few years,” said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh as he stressed on the urgent need to build a drone production ecosystem to ensure strategic autonomy, enhance defence preparedness and make the country Aatmanirbhar in view […]
Raksha Mantri calls for enhanced public-private partnership to provide renewed thrust to India’s sports economy
“The Government, through a series of initiatives, is fostering a sports culture within the country where athletes and youth have access to opportunities, resources & respect,” said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh as he called for enhanced public-private partnership in the sector to further elevate India’s prestige on the international stage and provide a new […]
Raksha Mantri exhorts GRSE to build niche platforms in today’s evolving tech-driven era to realise Govt’s Viksit Bharat goal
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called upon Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Limited to continue coming forth with state-of-the-art platforms in sync with the technology-driven era to establish itself as a shining example of shipbuilding excellence in India & across the world, while playing a pivotal role in achieving Prime Minister Shri Narendra […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]