Defence
DAC clears proposals, worth about Rs 79,000 crore, to enhance the capability of the Armed Forces
The Defence Acquisition Council, under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, approved various proposals of the Services amounting to a total of about Rs 79,000 crore, during a meeting in South Block, New Delhi on October 23, 2025. For the Indian Army, Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) was accorded…
Operation Sindoor was an extraordinary demonstration of Tri-service jointness & integration: Raksha Mantri
“The operation reaffirmed Govt’s resolve of devising coordinated, adaptive & preemptive strategies to deal with emerging challenges” “Govt is ensuring national security & strategic autonomy by building future-ready Armed Forces” Shri Rajnath Singh calls for civil-military fusion in today’s global perspective “Civil-military fusion should be viewed not just as integration,…
Japan-India Maritime Exercise (Jaimex) – 2025
Oct 2025 : Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri, an indigenously built Shivalik-class Guided Missile Stealth Frigate, participated in the Sea phase of JAIMEX-25 (Japan India Maritime Exercise) from 16 to 18 Oct 2025 and made a port call at Yokosuka, Japan, on 21 Oct 2025 for the Harbour phase. Prior to…
Raksha Mantri confers Honorary Lt Colonel rank in Territorial Army on Neeraj Chopra
Lt Col (Hony) Neeraj Chopra is an epitome of perseverance, patriotism and the Indian spirit of striving for excellence: Shri Rajnath Singh Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh formally conferred the gleaming insignia of Honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army upon star javelin thrower and two-time Olympic medalist…
India’s new Tejas Mk1A fighter jet completes maiden flight as MiG-21 replacement begins.
The first Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft manufactured at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) Nashik division completed its maiden flight on October 17, 2025, marking a significant milestone in India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) program. The sortie confirmed flight-readiness of the upgraded variant and established Nashik as a parallel production hub for…
Police Commemoration Day: Raksha Mantri to honour 10 brave policemen martyred at Hot Springs, Ladakh in 1959
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will lay a wreath at National Police Memorial in New Delhi on October 21, 2025, on the Police Commemoration Day. On October 21, 1959, 10 valiant policemen laid down their lives in an ambush laid by heavily armed Chinese troops at Hot Springs, Ladakh. Since…
Rajnath Singh Dedicates Titanium & Superalloy Materials Plant to the Nation in Lucknow
India must produce rare materials used in defence and aerospace to become a technology creator: Shri Rajnath Singh “India must produce rare materials used in defence and aerospace to become a technology creator and safeguard its technological sovereignty,” said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh. He was dedicating to the nation a…
Rajnath Singh, Yogi Adityanath Flag Off First Batch of BrahMos Missiles from Lucknow Facility
Every inch of Pakistan’s territory is now within the reach of BrahMos: Shri Rajnath Singh “Operation Sindoor is proof that victory has become our habit; We must further enhance our capabilities” “We must develop all types of indigenous technologies so that our supply chain remains within India” Reinforcing the vision…
Completion Of Zonal Rounds – Thinq 25
The much anticipated Zonal Rounds of the prestigious Indian Navy Quiz, THINQ – 25 were held on 13 and 14 Oct 2025. The Zonals saw top teams from all four zones (North, South, East and West) battle for a position in the semifinals. After a gruelling competition, top four teams from each…
India Tests Combat Parachute for High-Altitude Missions.
India has successfully tested its indigenously developed Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) from an altitude of 32,000 feet (9,753 meters), marking a milestone in the country’s efforts to boost self-reliance in defence technology. It was deployed from an aircraft in subzero temperatures to assess its reliability and performance under extreme…
Daughters to be honoured in Baghpat on the first day of Navratri, ‘Nanhi Kali’ to gain rcognition
Event on March 19; six-time boxing world champion Mary Kom to felicitate daughters Recycled …
