Tag: Ministry of Defence

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Attend MiG-21 Decommissioning Ceremony in Chandigarh

In a post on X, Singh said, “Today, 26th September, I shall be in Chandigarh. Shall attend the Decommissioning ceremony of IAF's MiG-21. Looking forward to it.”

September 26, 2025

Defence Ministry’s Rs 62,370 Crore HAL Deal a Major Boost to Atmanirbharta: Expert

Gaur added that upcoming LCA Mk1A jets will feature Safran engines manufactured in India under technology transfer agreements with France, further enhancing self-reliance.

September 26, 2025

MoS Margherita interacts with Indian community in Hong Kong, Macau; hails role in strengthening ties

MoS Margherita will visit Papua New Guinea on September 16 to represent Prime Minister Narendra Modi at events marking Papua New Guinea's 50th anniversary of Independence.

September 15, 2025

India’s Defence Production Hits Record ₹1.51 Lakh Crore in FY 2024-25, Private Sector Share Rises

The achievement aligns with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, which seeks to cut defence import dependency and build a robust domestic industry capable of catering to both domestic and export demands.

August 9, 2025

Indian Navy Commissions ‘Nistar’: Nation’s First Indigenous Diving Support Vessel

Designed according to the Indian Register of Shipping’s classification rules, the vessel boasts over 80% indigenous content, with contributions from 120 MSMEs.

July 18, 2025

HAL Receives First Wing Assemblies for LCA Mk1A from L&T, Marking Major Boost to Indigenous Fighter Jet Program

This development is part of a broader initiative to involve multiple Indian industry partners in the LCA Tejas Mk1A program.

July 18, 2025

Govt Greenlights AMCA Execution Model: Defence Experts Call It a ‘Game-Changer’ for Indigenous Air Power

Defence expert Shiwalee Deshpande welcomed the move, noting that it demonstrates the government’s trust in indigenisation and the Make in India defence initiative.

May 28, 2025

Private Sector Cleared to Join India’s 5th-Gen Fighter Jet Programme; Defence Stocks Surge

An Expression of Interest (EoI) for the development phase of the programme is expected to be issued by the ADA shortly.

May 27, 2025

India Dismantles Pakistan’s Misinformation Campaign, Denies Damage to Defence Infrastructure

“India unequivocally rejects these false narratives being spread by Pakistan,” said Singh.

May 10, 2025

India Strikes Four Pakistani Airbases in Retaliation to Cross-Border Drone Attacks

Heavy cross-border firing is ongoing at multiple points along the Line of Control (LoC), with heightened military activity reported in Jammu and Kashmir.

May 10, 2025