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Defence production hit Rs 1.27 lakh crore in FY 2023-24, exports cross Rs 21,000 crore
New Delhi, March 25: India's defence production has reached a record Rs 1.27 lakh crore in FY 2023-24, the Ministry of Defence said in a release on Tuesday.
ASEAN counter-terrorism meet ends with resolve to build robust strategy
New Delhi, March 21: Evolving a robust and comprehensive strategy to tackle the ever-growing threat of terrorism and extremism, emerged as a key takeaway from the 14th meeting of the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) Experts Working Group on Counter-Terrorism (EWG on CT), an official said on Friday.
ASEAN is committed to promote 'Whole of Government and Whole of society' approach to counter radicalisation: Defence Secretary
New Delhi, March 19: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Wednesday said that ASEAN is committed to promote a 'Whole of Government and Whole of society' approach to counter radicalisation and violent extremism to disrupt terror financing networks.
India's defence sector on fast track to become global powerhouse: Report
New Delhi, March 16: India's defence industry is rapidly evolving into a global powerhouse as the country's defence exports surged to an all-time high of Rs 21,083 crore in FY24 -- a 32.5 per cent increase from the previous year's Rs 15,920 crore, as per a report.
We need to work together, says Belgian Defence Minister
New Delhi, March 5: Belgium Defence Minister, Theo Francken has said that today, the world needs more collaboration than ever.
Malawian Defence delegation, led by General Paul Valentino Phiri, visits NDC in New Delhi
New Delhi, February 18: An eight-member delegation from Malawi, led by General Paul Valentino Phiri, the Commander of the Malawi Defence Force, on Monday, visited the National Defence College (NDC) in New Delhi.
US offering India top-of-the-line defence equipment, major defence partnerships will be signed: Former envoy
New Delhi, February 15: Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Former Indian ambassador to the US and a BJP leader, said on Friday that the US has agreed to sell sophisticated defence equipment to India.
US offering India top-of-the-line defence equipment, major defence partnerships will be signed: Former envoy Sandhu
New Delhi, February 14: Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Former Ambassador of India the US and BJP leader said on Friday that the US has agreed to sell sophisticated defence equipment to India.
Massive crowd at Aero India 2025 cause 2-km traffic congestion in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Feb 14: Massive crowds thronged the 'Aero India 2025' event on Friday, the last day of the 15th edition of the country's prestigious aerospace exhibition, resulting in traffic jams around the Yelahanka Air Force Station and forcing vehicles to move at a snail's pace.
Union MoS Sanjay Seth holds series of bilateral meetings on sidelines of Aero India 2025
New Delhi, February 11: Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 15th Aero India in Bengaluru on February 10.
UK-India defence agreements boost Aatmanirbhar Bharat ambition
New Delhi, February 10: The UK-India strategic partnership has taken another major step forward with the formal launch of Defence Partnership- India (DP-I) and the signing of several defence agreements at Aero India 2025, a statement by the UK Embassy said.
US Pavilion opens at Aero India 2025, features cutting-edge Aerospace and Defence Technologies
Bengaluru, February 10: US Embassy in India's Charge d'Affaires Jorgan K Andrews on Monday inaugurated the US Partnership Pavilion at Aero India 2025 underscoring the US' commitment to deepening defence and security cooperation with India.
'Aero India 2025': Defence trade between Indo-US is deepening, says Charge d'Affaires
Bengaluru, Feb 10: U.S. Embassy New Delhi Charge d'Affaires Jorgan K.
Prestigious Aero India 2025 kicks off in Bengaluru: Defence Minister calls it 'Maha Kumbh' of India's might
Bengaluru, Feb 10: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated Asia's largest five-day air show and the 15th edition of the country's aerospace exhibition, 'Aero India 2025,' in Bengaluru on Monday, attracting participants from around the world.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets South Sudan counterpart, review defence cooperation
Bengaluru, February 9: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday met Defence Minister of South Sudan Lt Gen Chol Thon J Balok on the sidelines of AERO India 2025.
Aero India 2025: Cooperation in defence is integral to Indo-US partnership, says Charge d'Affaires
New Delhi, Feb 9: U.S. Embassy New Delhi Charge d'Affaires Jorgan Andrews said on Sunday that the cooperation in defence between India and the U.S.
India set to boost defence exports, Industry Quality Assurance conclave held in New Delhi
New Delhi, February 7: The Industry Quality Assurance (QA) Conclave, on the theme 'Collaborative Quality Assurance: Bridging the Gap Between Industry and Defence,' was held in New Delhi on February 07, according to the official statement.
Algerian Army General Said Chanegriha to visit India from February 6-12
New Delhi, February 5: General Said Chanegriha, Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defence, Chief of Staff of the People's National Army, Algeria, will embark on a six-day official visit to India from February 6-12.
Union Budget: India's domestic defence production reaches Rs 1.27 lakh crore, says MoD
New Delhi, Feb 1: In wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ vision, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Saturday that the country’s domestic defence production has reached Rs 1.27 lakh crore.
Defence Ministry invites MDL for negotiating India's biggest ever deal on January 27
New Delhi, January 23: Public sector shipyard Mazagaon Dockyards Limited (MDL) on Thursday said it has been invited by the Defence Ministry from January 27 for negotiating the over Rs 70,000 crore Project-75 India deal under which six suvtines have to be built.
Rajnath Singh holds telecall with UK Defence Secretary, discusses ongoing cooperation, future initiatives
New Delhi, January 16: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday held a telephonic conversation with the UK Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, discussing the issues on the ongoing defence cooperation between both nations and further emphasising the need to maintain the momentum in the bilateral relations.
Rajnath Singh discusses defence ties with UK counterpart
New Delhi, Jan 16: Defence cooperation and bilateral issues figured prominently in Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's telephonic conversation with the UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey on Thursday.
India is now among top 25 arms exporters globally: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Gandhinagar, January 13: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that India now stands among the top 25 global arms exporters.
Rajnath Singh calls for enhanced cohesiveness of global community in view of current security environment
New Delhi, January 10: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday called for enhanced cohesiveness of the global community in view of the current security environment which, he said, is in a "state of flux' with multiple conflicts and challenges.