General
108 Systems and Subsystems of DRDO to be indigenously produced
DRDO identifies 108 Systems and Subsystems for industry to design, develop and manufacture towards achieving “Atmanirbhar Bharat”
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Ministry of Defence
General
Rajnath Singh asks Naval Commanders to deliberate on key focus areas
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh asks Naval Commanders to deliberate on key focus areas; Appreciates Navy’s role in protecting maritime interests of the Nation; Addresses Naval Commanders’ Conference 2020 […]
General
NCC all set for a major expansion to support forces during a crisis
NCC all set for a major expansion to cover 173 border and coastal districts
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General
Offshore Patrol Vessel Sarthak to man the Indian Coasts
An Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) for the Indian Coast Guard was launched and re-christened as Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Sarthak’ by Ms. Veena Ajay Kumar, wife of Defence Secretary Dr. Ajay Kumar today. […]
General
Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation set up to promote Atmanirbhar
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Launches Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) to promote Indegenious production of defence requirements […]
General
IAF to get 106 Basic Trainer Aircraft
DAC approves procurement proposals worth Rs 8,722.38 crore, including 106 Basic Trainer Aircraft for IAF
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Business
Indigenously manufactured weapons among negative list for imports
LCA MK 1A, Pinakarocket system, Akash Missile System, etc are developed with qualitative requirements framed by Defence Forces. Such systems are also available in the international market. […]
General
MoD puts an import embargo on 101 items to promote Make in India
MoD’s big push to Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative; Import embargo on 101 items beyond given timelines to boost indigenisation of defence production […]
General
Chief of Air Staff visits Forward Bases in Ladakh Region
Vice Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Harjit Singh Arora PVSM AVSM ADC on 07 Aug 2020 visited forward air bases in Ladakh sector of Western Air Command (WAC). […]
Technology
Defense Institute of Advanced Technology wins first prize in Smart India Hackathon-2020
Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) Pune, an autonomous organization under the Department of Defence Research & Development, DRDO, won 1st prize in Smart India Hackathon (SIH)-2020, where Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacted with the participants in a live event. […]
General
MoD signs tripartite MoU with IIT Kanpur and DARPG to conduct a predictive analysis of public grievances
A Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today between Department of Defence (DoD) Ministry of Defence (MoD), Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) and Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IITK) in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge) for Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, MoS for Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space Personnel Dr Jitendra Singh. Both the Ministers expressed satisfaction over the signing of MoU. […]
General
Defense Production and Export Promotion Policy 2020 Draft released
In order to provide impetus to self-reliance in defense manufacturing, multiple announcements were made under ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Package’. In implementing such a framework and to position India amongst the leading countries of the world in defense and aerospace sectors, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has formulated a draft Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy 2020 (DPEPP 2020). The DPEPP 2020 is envisaged as an overarching guiding document of MoD to provide a focused, structured, and significant thrust to defense production capabilities of the country for self-reliance and exports. […]
General
5 Rafales touch down at Ambala; Timely boost to IAF’s capabilities
As the first batch of five Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) Rafale jets landed in Ambala air base today, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in a series of tweets welcomed these by saying, “The Birds have entered the Indian airspace… Happy Landing in Ambala!” […]
General
Suggestions invited for Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020
Second draft of the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) 2020, which has now been titled as ‘Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020’, has been uploaded on the website of Ministry of Defence (MoD) inviting suggestions/comments from the various stakeholders and general public […]
General
DRDO launches Dare to Dream 2.0 contest
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has launched its innovation contest ‘Dare to Dream 2.0’ on the 5th death anniversary of former President and noted scientist Dr APJ Abdul Kalam here today. […]
Foreign Relations
India and Indonesia agree to further enhance bilateral defense cooperation
Defence Ministers’ Dialogue between India and Republic of Indonesia was held here today. Indian delegation was headed by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while the Indonesian delegation was led by its Defence Minister General Prabowo Subianto, who is in India for strengthening the ties between the two maritime neighbours. […]
Foreign Relations
First 5 RAFALE Aircraft take off from France
The first five Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafales have taken off from Dassault Aviation Facility, Merignac, France, today morning. These five include three single seater and two twin seater aircraft. […]
General
IAF reviews op preparedness and deliberates on its Roadmap for the next decade
The IAF concluded its three day Air Force Commanders’ Conference (AFCC) after a series of discussions and reviews on operational preparedness and strategies for countering security threats envisaged across the entire spectrum. […]
Foreign Relations
Rajnath Singh discuss with Israeli Defence Minister to strengthen defense ties
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh had a telephonic conversation with Defence Minister of Israel Lt Gen Benjamin Gantz here today. Both the Ministers expressed satisfaction at the progress of strategic cooperation between the two countries and discussed possibilities of further strengthening the defence engagements. […]
General
Rafale likely to arrive in India by end July 2020
The first batch of five Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafale is likely to arrive in India by end July 2020. The aircraft will be inducted at Air Force Station Ambala on 29 July subject to weather. No media coverage is planned on arrival. […]
General
MoD contract with BEML for procurement of 1,512 Mine Plough for T-90 tanks
With an aim to boost ‘Make in India’ initiative of the Government, with the approval of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, Acquisition Wing of Ministry of Defence (MoD), has today signed a contract with Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) for procurement of 1,512 Mine Plough (MP) for Tank T-90 S/SK at an approximate cost of Rs 5,57 crore. […]
Technology
Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Technologies Conference inaugurated by MOS Defence
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik has said Indian Defence and Aerospace industry today is on the threshold of transformation, under the several initiatives of Government of India to promote ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ Abhiyaan. […]
Business
Armed Forces get powers to procure urgent machinery in wake of Indo-China Relations
Considering the security environment due to prevailing situation along the Northern Borders and the need to strengthen the Armed Forces for the Defence of our borders, a Special Meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council was convened on 15th July 2020 under the Chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh. […]
Foreign Relations
Defense Ministers of India & South Korea discuss bi-lateral co-operation
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh today spoke over telephone with Minister of National Defence of Republic of Korea (RoK) Mr Jeong Kyeong-Doo. […]
General
6 strategic bridges in Jammu & Kashmir to check China & Pakistan
Ushering in a new revolution in the connectivity of roads and bridges in sensitive border areas close to the International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh dedicated six major bridges to the nation through video conferencing from here today. […]
General
Unmarried disabled sons eligible for ECHS facilities
Till now unmarried permanently disabled and financially dependent sons of ECHS beneficiaries after attaining the age of 25 years are not considered dependant and hence are not eligible for availing medical facilities under Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS). […]
General
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviews progress of border infrastructure
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh chaired a high level meeting here today to review the progress of various infrastructure projects under construction in border areas. […]
Business
31,130Cr worth indigenous design and development to be acquired by Defence Ministry
In the current situation and the need to strengthen the Armed Forces for the defence of our borders and in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s clarion call for ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) in its meeting of today held under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh accorded approval for capital acquisition of various platforms and equipment required by the Indian Armed Forces. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Locust control through aerial spray using helicopter services
Union Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar today flagged off a Bell Helicopter with spray equipment from a helipad facility at Gautam Buddh Nagar, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. […]
General
Rajnath Singh launches online portal for the issue of NOC for Projects
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in the presence of Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Y Naik today launched a new web portal for issue of No Objection Certificate (NOC) for power projects and Research Survey Exploration Exploitation (RSEE) activities in the Indian Territorial Waters (TW) and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). […]
Technology
Navy Inducts Indigenously Developed Torpedo Decoy System
Anti – Submarine Warfare capability of the Indian Navy has received a major boost today with the conclusion of a contract for Advanced Torpedo Decoy System Maareech capable of being fired from all frontline warships. […]
General
2 day Defence Conclave 2020 being held in Gujarat
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik has said that India has emerged as a key global power driven by the impressive economic growth backed by its longstanding moral leadership on core humanitarian and geographical issues. […]
Corona Virus
5 MSMEs to manufacture 10Million NavRakshak PPE Suits
National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) has licensed the manufacturing know-how of a PPE Suit being named as NavRakshak to five MSME clients […]
General
Rajnath Singh reviews Ladakh Border situation with CDS, three Services Chiefs
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh this morning reviewed the Ladakh Border situation in a meeting at South Block today that was attended by Chief of Defence Staff and Secretary Department of Military Affairs General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff General M M Naravane, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria. […]
Foreign Relations
INS Kesari Returns to Mauritius to pickup Medical Personnel
As part of Mission Sagar, Indian Naval Ship Kesari returned to Port Louis, Mauritius, on 14 June 2020, to embark the Indian Navy Medical Team, which was disembarked during her last visit to Port Louis on 23 May 2020. […]
Business
Indian Defense Manufacturers get 4months extension from MoD
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has extended the delivery period for all existing capital acquisition contracts with the Indian vendors by four months due to supply chain disruptions arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
General
Eastern Naval Command gets new Chief of Staff
VAdmBiswajitDasgupta is an alumnus of National Defence Academy. He was commissioned into the Indian Navy in 1985 and is a specialist in Navigation and Direction. […]
General
Indian Air Force Inducts Indigenous Airborne Rescue Pod for Isolated Transportation
The Indian Air Force has designed, developed, and inducted an Airborne Rescue Pod for Isolated Transportation (ARPIT). This pod will be utilized for evacuation of critical patients with infectious diseases including COVID-19 from high altitude areas, isolated and remote places. […]
Foreign Relations
Commanders of India-China meet to resolve differences
In recent weeks, India and China have maintained communications through established diplomatic and military channels to address the situation in areas along the India-China border […]
Business
MoD talks to OFB employees on corporatisation of OFB
MoD initiates dialogue with OFB employees’ associations on corporatisation of OFB […]
General
Indian Navy increases Green Footprint to its Blue Water Operations
A responsible multi-dimensional force, the Indian Navy has embarked on reducing its environmental footprint through energy conservation, minimising marine pollution and use of alternative sources of energy. […]
Business
Make in India: MoD places indent for supply of 156 upgraded BMP Infantry Combat Vehicles
In a major boost to ‘Make in India’ initiative of the Government, Acquisition Wing of Ministry of Defence (MoD) with the approval of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, has today placed an Indent on Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) for the supply of 156 BMP 2/2k Infantry Combat Vehicles (ICV) with upgraded features for use of the Mechanised Forces of the Indian Army […]
Foreign Relations
MISSION SAGAR: INS KESARI AT PORT OF MORONI, COMOROS
The Government of India in these difficult times is providing assistance to Friendly Foreign Countries in dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic and towards the same INS Kesari is carrying a consignment of COVID related essential medicines for the people of Comoros. […]
Foreign Relations
Second Phase of Samudra Setu to start by Indian Navy
The next phase of Operation “Samudra Setu” to repatriate Indian citizens from overseas will commence on 01 June 2020. Navy to repatriate 700 citizens from Srilanka and Maldives […]
General
United Nations Award to Indian Army Officer Major Suman Gawani
Major Suman Gawani, an Indian Army officer who served as a women peacekeeper with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in 2019 is being awarded the prestigious “United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award” on 29 May 2020. […]
Foreign Relations
Raksha Mantri speaks with US Defence Secretary over phone
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh speaks with US Defence Secretary over the phone;
Review progress on bilateral defence cooperation arrangements
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General
TEJAS FOC AIRCRAFT HANDED OVER TO THE IAF
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday inducted Tejas Mk-1 FOC aircraft into the recently resurrected No 18 Sqn, the “Flying Bullets” at Air Force Station Sulur, marking yet another important step towards enhancing the operational capability of the Air Force […]
Business
Defence manufacturing adversely affected due to COVID-19: Rajnath Singh
Defence manufacturing adversely affected due to COVID-19, says Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at the MSMEs E-conclave of SIDM […]
General
NCMC reviews preparedness as Super Cyclonic Storm ‘AMPHAN’ set to make landfall on 20th May, 2020
The IMD has informed that the Super Cyclone is expected to reach the West Bengal coast in the afternoon/evening of 20th May […]
Technology
Rajnath Singh approves Rs 400 crore Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme
Rajnath Singh has approved the launch of Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS) with an outlay of Rs 400 crore for creating state of the art testing infrastructure for this sector. […]