Government is deeply conscious of the requirements of the Armed Forces and remains committed in providing requisite focus and financial support for its modernisation, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said this today at the Commissioning Ceremony of indigenously built submarine INS Khanderi in Mumbai. Rajnath Singh said due impetus has been given for timely acquisition of […]
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for a proactive coordination among all agencies and stakeholders involved in coastal security to achieve the common goal of national security. He was addressing a gathering at the Commissioning Ceremony of Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) ‘Varaha’ in Chennai today. Defence Minister exuded confidence that ICGS ‘Varaha’ will further […]
Lt General Satish Dua expressed his grief at the demise of former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. Lt General Dua was the architect of Uri Surgical strike that changed the way India dealt with Pakistan. Recalling Manohar Parrikar he said that India has lost a true leader. ‘Deeply saddened by the sad demise of Manohar Parrikar. […]
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met in New Delhi today and accorded approval for the acquisition of defence equipment for about Rs 2700 Crores Approval for the procurement of the defence equipment was granted for procurement of three Cadet Training ships for the Indian Navy, which would be utilised […]
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a newly designed web page here yesterday for Drone Olympics (https://aeroindia.gov.in/Drone), scheduled to be held at Aero India – 2019 at Air Force Station, Yelahanka, Bengaluru. The web page is open for registration of UAV players interested in taking part in the maiden event of the Aero India. It is […]
The Bilateral Defence Minister’s Dialogue between India and Indonesia was successfully concluded in Jakarta, today. This meeting between Raksha Mantri Nirmala Sitharaman and her Indonesian counterpart Gen (Retd) Ryamizard Rycudu comes after both the countries have upgraded their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and have recently concluded a new Defence Cooperation Agreement in […]
India’s Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is on an official bilateral visit to the Kingdom of Thailand from 27 to 28 August 2018. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held bilateral talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Thailand Gen. PrawitWongsuwon in Bangkok, today. She also called on Prime Minister of Thailand Gen. Prayuth Chan-o-cha. During […]
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met State Councilor and Defence Minister of China Gen. Wei Fenghe, in New Delhi yesterday. The Chinese Defence Minister is on an official bilateral visit to India from 21- 24 August 2018 The two Ministers held extensive discussions on bilateral defence related engagement as well as regional and international developments in […]
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will visit the United States for the first meeting of the ‘2+2 Dialogue’ on 6 July 2018 with Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Secretary of Defence James N. Mattis. This new dialogue format was agreed to between the two sides during the visit […]
