Defense Minister

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh embargoes import of 101 defence items in big push for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'

Artillery guns, assault rifles, sonar systems, transport aircraft are among the high technology weapon systems on the list

‘Govt has started on wrong foot on Chief of Defence Staff appointment': Congress’ Manish Tewari says post fraught with ambiguities

The Congress on Tuesday raised several questions over the appointment of Gen Bipin Rawat as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), saying the government has started on a wrong foot on the issue

Questioning 2016 surgical strikes is demeaning armed forces, says the then defence minister Manohar Parrikar

The then defence minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday said the Congress should realise their "mistake" of casting aspersions on the action of the Indian armed forces, regarding the surgical strike

Nirmala Sitharaman attends ASEAN defence ministers' meet; terrorism, drug trafficking on agenda

The ASEAN defence ministers began their high-level security dialogue to discuss security issues, including counter-terrorism, drug trafficking and maritime conflicts, facing the region

Nirmala Sitharaman takes charge as defence minister, vows to be 'round-the-clock' raksha mantri

Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday took charge as defence minister of India. She thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for 'vesting a great amount of confidence' and giving a critical portfolio.

Shinzo Abe reshuffles Japan Cabinet even as corruption scandals tank support for government

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday was set to announce new defence and foreign ministers as part of a cabinet revamp he hopes will stem a decline in public support

Japan's Defense minister Tomomi Inada resigns as series of corruption scandals grips Shinzo Abe's govt

Japan's defence minister on Friday said she had resigned over a long-brewing scandal of handling of military documents, in a political blow to Shinzo Abe.

Want to stay safe? don't take VIP security, says Parrikar

If someone really wants to stay safe, they should not take VIP security cover, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Sunday.

No celebrations this year: Manohar Parrikar asks people not to spend money for his birthday

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday appealed to the people to contribute to the Goa Chief Minister's fund to help victims of the recent Chennai floods instead of spending money for his birthday.

Canada's Sikh defence minister racially abused by soldier

Canada's newly appointed Sikh Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has become the target of racist attacks by someone in his own armed forces.