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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Nigeria to attend President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu's swearing-in ceremony
Singh will attend the event on May 29. During his visit, Singh will also meet the outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari in a reception hosted by him on May 28, according to an official statement by the ministry
Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin to travel to India ahead of PM Modi's US visit
The Pentagon on Thursday announced that US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will visit New Delhi the next week to meet with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh
WATCH: Indian Navy achieves historic milestone as MiG-29K makes night landing on INS Vikrant
The Indian Navy has claimed that this is an important step towards the Indian government’s goal of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ in the defence sector
Defence minister Rajnath Singh to visit Maldives today to bolster bilateral defence & strategic ties
In recent years, the Maldives has emerged as a key strategic partner for countries seeking to enhance their presence and influence in the Indian Ocean region.
SCO Meeting: Rajnath Singh calls for unity in fight against terrorism
The Defence Minister further stated that India is fully committed to making SCO stronger, contributing to the implementation of SCO's mandate
'Border violations eroded basis of bilateral ties,' Rajnath Singh tells Chinese counterpart
Singh also told Li that all LAC issues need to be resolved in accordance with existing bilateral agreements and that disengagement at the border will logically be followed with de-escalation. This is the first time a Chinese defence minister is visiting India since the 2020 Galwan clash
Modernization, self-reliance top agenda at Army Commanders’ Conference
During the Army Commanders’ Conference, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commended the Indian Army for its high standards of operational preparedness, capability development and contribution towards military diplomacy
Rajnath Singh calls for greater global co-operation at defence minsters' conclave
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted India's views on the need for greater cooperation in an increasingly complex global security scenario at the defence ministers' conclave on the sidelines of Aero India 2023
'Make in India' initiative neither 'isolationist' nor meant for country alone, says Rajnath Singh
In an address at an ambassadors' roundtable on the upcoming Aero India exhibition, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India's international relations are guided by the very essence of human equality and dignity and it does not believe in making or becoming a client or satellite state.
India should strive for win-win situation for all: Rajnath Singh at Indo-Pacific dialogue
Rajnath Singh said the Indo-Pacific region remains important for the economic development of not only the regional but also the wider global community
BRO projects will help Ladakh to progress rapidly: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Addressing the gathering during the inauguration of several projects at Leh in Ladakh, Rajnath Singh said that the lack of infrastructure development in Jammu and Kashmir since decades after independence was one of the reasons for the rise of terrorism in the Union Territory
The Big Guns are Out! DefExpo 2022 in Gujarat thrills and chills all
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 12th edition of the defence expo at Gandhinagar’s Helipad Exhibition Centre. This year’s event is the biggest in India’s history with participation from over 75 countries and a registration of 1,340 companies
Prahar missile, HAL’s new jet and more…What to expect at DefExpo 2022, India’s largest defence exhibition
DefExpo 2022 being held at Gandhinagar’s Helipad Exhibition Centre is seeing a record registration of 1,340 companies and participation of 75 other countries. The defence ministry has stated that as many as 451 agreements will be signed during the five-day exhibition
Indian Army to reduce carbon emissions, will procure EVs for select units
Various factors unique to the Indian Army's employability, remote locations of employment and operational commitments were considered before finalising the roadmap for induction of EVs, the officials said
Light Combat Helicopter Induction: Indigenously-developed LCH named Prachand
Light Combat Helicopter Induction: The choppers have been flown extensively in Ladakh and the desert sector to meet the requirements of the armed forces
UN allies with NCC to clean beaches of waste and plastic
NCC & United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) exchange an MoU for the further advancement of Puneet Sagar Abhiyan, in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
India-Japan 2+2 summit: EAM S Jaishankar calls for collective efforts to address 'new challenges', ongoing conflicts
The Indian minister said the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue demonstrated the commitment towards deepening bilateral security and defense cooperation and also signified the strength of the India-Japan special strategic and global partnership
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits premier radar station of Indian Air Force
According to the Ministry of Defence, the system is the backbone of IAF's march towards network centricity and is a key enabler in operations
Could not join the army due to my family's difficult situation: Defence minister Rajnath Singh
'I also wanted to join the army, and once I appeared for the examination of the Short Service Commission. I gave the written exam. But, because of certain situations in my family, including the death of my father, I couldn't join the Army,' he said
India will not hesitate to cross border if terrorists target country from outside: Defence minister Rajnath Singh
Singh also said that the eastern border of the country was currently experiencing more peace and stability compared to the western frontier, with Bangladesh being a friendly neighbour