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India's Defence sector outlook remains strong, with rising indigenisation and record orders: Report
New Delhi, April 17: India's defence sector is set to grow steadily, supported by strong efforts towards indigenisation, a solid order pipeline, and rising growth opportunities, according to a recent report by Nirmal Bang.
If you lose your design, you lose everything: Principal Advisor to MoD on cyber confidentiality
New Delhi, April 16: Highlighting the growing significance of cyber security in national defence and industry, Lt Gen (Retd) VG Khandare, Principal Advisor to the Ministry of Defence, stressed that safeguarding proprietary designs is paramount and "if you lose your design, you lose everything."
HAL clarifies no consultancy firm selected to benchmark its R&D, process is on
New Delhi, April 12: Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has rubbished social media posts claiming that the state-owned defence company has selected consultancy firm PwC to benchmark its R&D.
Without firing single bullet, Article 370 was removed and J&K fully integrated: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, March 19: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the government successfully removed Article 370 -- a significant obstacle -- without firing a single bullet, ensuring the complete integration of Jammu and Kashmir with India.
HAL added new dimensions to defence manufacturing: Rajnath Singh
Bengaluru, March 9: The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is not only increasing the strength of armed forces but is also opening new dimensions of manufacturing, research and development by collaborating with the private sector, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday.
Space emerges as major domain in warfare, India maintains pace: Rajnath Singh
Bengaluru, March 9: Space has emerged as a major domain in warfare, and India, having taken a step forward in this direction, has mastered the most advanced technologies like Anti-Satellite, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Bengaluru on Sunday.
Indian defence forces to participate in Mauritius National Day celebrations, PM Modi to be chief guest
New Delhi, March 8: A contingent of the Indian defence forces will participate in the celebrations of the National Day of Mauritius, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the chief guest for the event, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Friday.
Assam's vision for Aerospace and Defence manufacturing takes flight at Advantage Assam 2.0
Guwahati, February 26: On the second and last day of the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment & Infrastructure Summit, a session titled "The Skies of Tomorrow: Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing in Assam" was held at Khanapara Veterinary College field in Guwahati on Wednesday.
MArG 155mm/45 Cal mounted gun system launched at IDEX in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, Feb 17: The MArG 155mm/45 Cal mounted gun system was launched at IDEX in Abu Dhabi during the 17th edition of the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and the 8th edition of the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX).
Aeronautical Development Agency, Mishra Dhatu sign MoU for high-strength steel
Mumbai, February 16: An MoU was signed between the Aeronautical Development Agency, Bengaluru, and Mishra Dhatu Nigam Ltd, Hyderabad, for the indigenous development of high-strength, high-toughness special steel for aerospace applications, as per a statement on Sunday.
Indigenous defence equipment is attraction for the world, says Rajnath Singh
Bengaluru, February 12: Indigenously developed defence equipment are not only protecting India's borders but also becoming the centre of attraction for the entire world, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Bengaluru.
Aero India 2025: Adani Defence & Aerospace, DRDO unveil India's vehicle-mounted counter-drone system
Bengaluru, February 11: Adani Defence & Aerospace, in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Tuesday unveiled India's public-private partnership-based Vehicle-Mounted Counter-Drone System at Aero India 2025.
BRIDGE Initiative paves way for actionable partnerships, transformative dialogue: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Bengaluru, February 11: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday pointed out that challenges such as terrorism, cybercrime, humanitarian crises, and climate-induced disasters require a united response, as these issues transcend borders.
Aero India 2025: Adani Defence, DRDO unveil Vehicle-Mounted Counter-Drone System
Bengaluru, Feb 11: Adani Defence & Aerospace, in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), on Tuesday unveiled a cutting-edge Vehicle-Mounted Counter-Drone System at the 'Aero India 2025' here.
350 cutting edge technologies displayed in Aero India: DRDO Director General
Bengaluru, February 10: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Director General (Electronics and Communication Systems) BK Das on Monday said that nearly 350 "cutting edge" technologies are exhibiting at the Aero India event.
HAL's upgraded Hindustan Jet Trainer-36 unveiled as 'Yashas'
Bengaluru, February 10: The flagship jet training aircraft of HAL, Hindustan Jet Trainer, HJT-36, is now renamed as 'Yashas' after extensive modifications to resolve departure characteristics and spin resistance throughout the aircraft envelope.
Aero India 2025: India a global hub for aerospace components & defence manufacturing, says Rajnath Singh
Bengaluru, Feb 10: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while inaugurating Asia's largest five-day air show -- 'Aero India 2025' -- declared that "India has become a globally preferred destination for aerospace components and complex system assembly."
15th Aero India: 'Biggest-ever' show in Karnataka today
New Delhi, Feb 10: The 15th edition of Aero India, which is set to be Asia's biggest aerospace and Defence exhibition, will commence at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru, Karnataka on Monday.
900 exhibitors, 150 foreign companies to participate in 'biggest-ever' Aero India
New Delhi, 9 Feb: The 15th edition of Aero India, "Asia's biggest aerospace and defence exhibition", will commence at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru, Karnataka on February 10.
Historic flight by Army, Air Force chiefs in Indigenous LCA fighter jet
Bengaluru, February 9: In a first, Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi and Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Sunday took to the skies together in the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas.
We galvanised entire defence sector: Rajnath Singh at Curtain Raiser event
Bengaluru, February 9: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the government has galvanised the entire defence sector, especially the aerospace sector, where it has been made possible to produce fighter jets like Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas and LCA Prachand in India.
I see India in you: Rajnath Singh to NCC cadets
New Delhi, January 20: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the DG NCC Road Camp 2025 on Monday, and presented the prestigious Raksha Mantri Padak and Commendation Cards to outstanding NCC cadets.
Wars will become more violent: Rajnath Singh emphasises on transforming Armed Forces to modern warfare machine
Pune, January 15: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday emphasised the need for the Armed Forces to transform into a modern warfare machine, citing the increasing use of unconventional methods in today's warfare -- dynamic geopolitical world order and the constantly-changing character of warfare.
Jammu and Kashmir is incomplete without PoK, says Rajnath Singh in Jammu
Akhnoor, January 14: Jammu and Kashmir is incomplete without PoK and it is nothing more than a foreign territory for Pakistan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in Jammu on Tuesday.
J-K incomplete without PoK: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Akhnoor, January 14: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that Jammu and Kashmir is incomplete without Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and warned the neighbouring country against terrorist training camps there.
Young minds will shape India's future, CDS Anil Chauhan tell NCC cadets
New Delhi, Jan 13: Young and ignited minds will play a crucial role in shaping the country's future, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan said during his visit to the National Cadets Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp 2025 at Delhi Cantonment on Monday.
Youth must align aspirations with march towards 'Viksit Bharat': Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, Jan 11: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday called upon the youth to embrace their potential and align their aspirations with India’s journey towards becoming ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.
Rajnath Singh highlights increasing use of technology in Indian defence
Agra, January 7: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday highlighted the increasing use of new technology in the defence sector.