Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh visits Bangladesh High Commission on the occasion of Armed Forces Day of Bangladesh

Key Highlights of RM’s speech: ·      Bangladesh War of Liberation an unprecedented event in 20th century history ·      India keen to continue working closely with Bangladesh to support each other’s defence and security concerns ·      India is deeply sensitive to the security and development concerns of its neighbours; hopes for reciprocal level of sensitivity on the part the neighbours […]

Raksha Mantri describes it as a symbol of India’s growing maritime prowess

Key Highlights of RM’s speech: ·      INS Visakhapatnam will strengthen maritime security & protect national interests ·      Giant leap towards achieving ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ ·      Public-private partnership will soon make India a global shipbuilding hub ·      Indian Navy’s primary objective is to keep Indo-Pacific open, safe & secure ·      We envision a rule-based Indo-Pacific in which […]

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh dedicates to the Nation renovated Rezang La Memorial at Chushul in Ladakh

Key Highlights of RM’s speech: Courage & sacrifice of troops who defended Rezang La & surrounding areas in 1962, will always inspire future generations Memorial is a tribute to our valiant Armed Forces & a symbol of our preparedness to protect the country’s integrity. We will give a befitting reply to anyone who threatens our […]

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurates three-day ‘Rashtra Raksha Samarpan Parv’ in Jhansi

Key Highlights of RM’s speech: Bolstering national security apparatus is of paramount importance to us Government leaving no stone unturned to create a modern & well-equipped military and an equally capable & self-reliant defence industry India cannot fulfill its strategic & security needs by relying on other countries Government constantly striving to achieve ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ […]

Raksha Mantri inaugurates first operationalised private sector defence sector defence manufacturing facility in UP Defence Industrial Corridor

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the first operationalised private sector defence manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) in Lucknow on November 13, 2021. The facility, run by Aerolloy Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of PTC industries, will manufacture parts for Aircraft Engines, Helicopter Engines, Structural parts for aircrafts, Drones and UAV, […]

Raksha Mantri inaugurates first operationalised private sector defence sector defence manufacturing facility in UP Defence Industrial Corridor

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the first operationalised private sector defence manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) in Lucknow on November 13, 2021. The facility, run by Aellroy Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of PTC industries, will manufacture parts for Aircraft Engines, Helicopter Engines, Structural parts for aircrafts, Drones and UAV, […]

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh & UP Chief Minister hold consultations in Lucknow to enhance investment in UP Defence Industrial Corridor

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Shri Yogi Adityanath held consultations to enhance investment in the UP Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) at the Chief Minister’s residence in Lucknow on November 12, 2021. The Raksha Mantri listened to the views of representatives of private defence industries present at the meeting and […]

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh delivers keynote address at Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2021

Key Highlights of RM’s speech: India fully determined to protect its maritime interests, while it supports mandates of UN Convention on Law of Seas, 1982 Seas vital for transport of goods, exchange of ideas, catalysing innovations & bringing the world closer Need for efficient & collaborative harnessing of maritime potential of Indo-Pacific for a steady path to prosperity Cooperative response needed for challenges such as terrorism, piracy, drug trafficking & climate change India is fully […]

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh chairs Ambassadors’ Round Table for DefExpo 2022

Key Highlights of RM’s speech: DefExpo 2022 to sow seeds of successful new ventures & international partnerships for shared prosperity The exhibition to boost investment, bolster Indian aerospace & defence ecosystem and cater to defence requirements of the world India open to do business on a mutually beneficially collaborative basis for all-round welfare of everyone […]

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurates IAF Conclave on Swarnim Vijay Varsh in Bengaluru

Key highlights:   ·               Congruence of country’s politico-military thoughts gave birth to a new nation defeating exploitation & injustice ·               The war proved that where there is righteousness, there is victory ·               Country will always be indebted to valour & sacrifice of its war heroes   Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has said that 1971 war was one […]