Narendra Modi hits out at critics of Central Vista project, inaugurates Defence Offices Complexes
The Prime Minister asserted that ease of living and ease of doing business was behind the spirit of the work being done under the initiative.
Sep 16, 2021, 13:27 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate new Defence Ministry office complexes in Delhi today
The inaugural event will be attended by the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, MoS Defence Ajay Bhatt, MoS Housing and Urban Affairs Kaushal Kishore and others.
Sep 16, 2021, 06:53 AM IST
Independence Day 2021: This is how Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will commemorate the special day, will virtually launch several events
India is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Independence Day as 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'
Aug 12, 2021, 23:36 PM IST
No cases of infiltration reported at Indo-China border this year: Defence Ministry
As per the report submitted by the security forces to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, the number of infiltration attempts at the Indo-Pakistan border was 33, 11 infiltrators were killed and 20 infiltrators were apprehended during 2021 (till June 30, 2021).
Aug 09, 2021, 19:52 PM IST
No transaction with Pegasus maker: Defence Ministry tells Parliament amid snooping row
NSO Group, an Israeli surveillance software company, has been under increasing attack following allegations that its Pegasus software was used for surveillance of phones of people in several countries, including India.
Aug 09, 2021, 17:05 PM IST
DRDO successfully test-fires new generation Akash surface-to-air missile
The missile is being developed to strengthen the combat capabilities of the Indian Army. The ministry said the Aakash-NG missile was flight-tested at around 12:45 PM from a land-based platform.
Jul 22, 2021, 11:05 AM IST
Indian Coast Guard inducts 3 indigenously-built advanced light helicopters ALH MK-III
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Saturday inducted three indigenously-built advanced light helicopters (ALH) MK-III that will assist in search and rescue operations, and further enhance coastal security, an official statement said.
Jun 12, 2021, 21:22 PM IST
In big boost to Indian Navy, Defence Ministry clears Rs 45,000 crore mega-deal for submarine procurement
The mega submarine project for the building of indigenous submarines for the Navy got the final clearance wherein two Indian companies can work in collaboration with a foreign manufacturer. The RFP has been issued to Mazagon Docks (MDL) and private company Larsen & Toubro.
Jun 04, 2021, 15:14 PM IST
DRDO develops advanced chaff technology to safeguard Naval ships from enemy missile attack
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an advanced chaff technology which will protect naval ships against enemy missile attack.
Indian Army to get Arjun Mark 1A tank worth Rs 6,000 crore soon as Defence Ministry clears induction
The DRDO has been developing the Arjun Mark 1A for quite some time now and the project was hastened by both Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat and DRDO chief Dr G Satheesh Reddy to increase the level of indigenous weapon systems in the armed forces.
Feb 23, 2021, 13:58 PM IST
Aero India 2021 kicks off in Bengaluru; Rajnath Singh says it will spark a renewed sense of pride in defence sector
The Union Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, on Tuesday (February 2) revealed that the Aero India will give a boost to the Aatmanirbhar Bharat scheme as over 200 agreements are expected to be signed on the last day of the show on February 5.
Feb 03, 2021, 12:08 PM IST
India's first indigenous 9 mm machine pistol co-developed by DRDO, Army: Defence Ministry
India's first indigenous 9 mm machine pistol has been jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army, the Defence Ministry said on Thursday.
Jan 15, 2021, 08:42 AM IST
Defence Ministry approves acquisition of military equipment worth Rs 28,000 crore
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the procurement of military weapons and equipment worth Rs 28,000 crore.
Dec 18, 2020, 12:53 PM IST
Indian Army launches secure messaging app ‘SAI’ for its soldiers
The Indian Army has launched a new messaging application called SAI that will provide secure voice, text and video calling services to its soldiers.
Oct 30, 2020, 13:04 PM IST
Defence Ministry signs contract for supply of multi-mode hand grenades to Indian Army
The contract was signed by the Acquisition Wing of Defence Ministry.
Oct 01, 2020, 21:47 PM IST
Centre okays arms acquisition of arms worth Rs 2,290 cr, including 72,000 Sig Sauer assault rifles from US
The procurement proposals were approved at a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the defence ministry's highest decision-making body on procurement.
Sep 28, 2020, 19:29 PM IST
CDS Gen Bipin Rawat appears before parliamentary panel on defence
Amid a prolonged standoff between India and China along the LAC in Ladakh, Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat on Friday appeared before a parliamentary panel on defence.
Sep 11, 2020, 16:21 PM IST
European defence manufacturer MBDA congratulates India over induction of Rafale jets into IAF
European defence manufacturer MBDA on Thursday congratulated India over the induction of Rafale fighter jets into the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Sep 10, 2020, 13:55 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh briefed over LAC situation; CDS, tri-service chiefs to attend high-level meet shortly
Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane on Tuesday (September 8, 2020) briefed Defence Minister Rajnath Singh over the prevailing situation at the Line of Actual Control shortly after China accused the Indian side of provocations and threatening its troops at the Indo-China border.
Sep 08, 2020, 11:37 AM IST
Defence Ministry to host Aero-India exhibition in Bengaluru from February 3-5
The Defence Ministry has taken an in-principle decision to host the next edition of Aero India -- considered Asia's largest aerospace exhibition -- in its traditional venue of Bengaluru from February 3-5 next year notwithstanding the coronavirus pandemic, official sources said on Friday.
Aug 28, 2020, 18:43 PM IST