Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Focuses on AI, Cyber Warfare
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Focuses on AI, Cyber Warfare

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that unconventional methods of warfare have posed a big challenge to the country. Addressing officers in the Army War College in more than two centuries old Mhow cantonment in Indore district in Madhya Pradesh, Mr Singh said that the Indian army should remain well-trained and well-equipped in this challenging situation. “Unconventional methods of warfare such as information warfare, artificial intelligence based warfare, proxy warfare, electro-magnetic warfare, space warfare, and cyber-attacks are now posing a big challenge to us. Mr Singh said that India’s military defence exports have crossed a record Rs 21,000 crore from Rs 2,000 crore a decade ago.

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Unconventional tools of warfare pose a major challenge today: Rajnath Singh
6 days, 19 hours ago

Unconventional tools of warfare pose a major challenge today: Rajnath Singh

Hindustan Times  

Unconventional tools of warfare, including information warfare, artificial intelligence -based warfare, proxy warfare, electromagnetic warfare, space warfare and cyberattacks, pose a big challenge in today’s times, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday while addressing officers at the Mhow-based Army War College in Madhya Pradesh. “Mastering frontier technologies in today’s constantly evolving times is the need of the hour, …

India's Defence Production Hits ₹1.27 Lakh Cr
3 months, 1 week ago

India's Defence Production Hits ₹1.27 Lakh Cr

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi:India's defence production reached a record high of ₹1.27 lakh crore in 2023-24, with exports of military hardware and weapons to over 90 countries, defence minister Rajnath Singh announced on Wednesday. The 'Make in India' programme, introduced under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, has driven significant reforms across sectors, particularly in defence, according to Singh. He highlighted the country's …

India has made strides to further self-reliance in defence, exporting weapons too: PM
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India has made strides to further self-reliance in defence, exporting weapons too: PM

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: In his 98-minute Independence Day speech delivered from the imposing Red Fort on a drizzly morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday captured the strides made by India to further self-reliance in the critical defence manufacturing sector and how the country had gradually transformed itself from being an importer of military hardware to an exporter. India has made …

India has made strides to further self-reliance in defence: Modi
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India has made strides to further self-reliance in defence: Modi

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: In his 98-minute Independence Day speech delivered on Thursday morning from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi captured the strides made by India to further self-reliance in the critical defence manufacturing sector and how the country had gradually transformed itself from being an importer of military hardware to an exporter. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation …

India on course to clock defence exports worth ₹50k crore by 2028-29: Officials
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India on course to clock defence exports worth ₹50k crore by 2028-29: Officials

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India is on course to achieve its defence export target of Rs.50,000 crore in the next five years, defence ministry officials said on Sunday, citing export data shared by the government for the first quarter of financial year 2024-25. Akash missile is developed by the DRDO and produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited The data shared a day earlier …

Big boost for defence sector as production goes up by 16%, highest-ever growth
6 months ago

Big boost for defence sector as production goes up by 16%, highest-ever growth

India TV News  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said the country has registered the highest-ever growth in the value of defence production in 2023-24, and that the Make in India programme is crossing new milestones. In a release, M0D said, "Ministry of Defence has achieved the highest-ever growth in indigenous defence production in value terms during Financial Year 2023-24, on the back …

Aim is to achieve self-reliance in defence manufacturing: Rajnath Singh
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Aim is to achieve self-reliance in defence manufacturing: Rajnath Singh

The Hindu  

The government’s target will be to export over ₹50,000 crore worth of defence equipment by 2028-2029, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday after assuming charge for the second consecutive term. He instructed the officers to re-dedicate themselves to fulfil the agenda laid out in the 100 days’ action plan,” a Defence Ministry statement said. “Under the leadership of Prime …

Rajnath Singh begins second term as Defence Minister, emphasises self-reliance, modernization
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajnath Singh begins second term as Defence Minister, emphasises self-reliance, modernization

India TV News  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday outlined his vision for the next five years, focusing on enhancing national security, achieving self-reliance in defence manufacturing, and modernizing the armed forces. Speaking to media after he assumed charge as the Rakha Mantri for the second consecutive term, Rajnath Singh said, "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we aim to strengthen …

Diplomacy with a defence angle
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Diplomacy with a defence angle

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi’s move to appoint defence attachés in several foreign missions is of a piece with India’s rising economic clout and its self-perception as a leader of the Global South. A third factor that provides context to the decision is India’s focus on self-reliance in defence production, which is focussed not only on restricting imports but also on exporting Indian …

India’s defence exports crossed all-time high of ₹21,000 crore: Rajnath
9 months ago

India’s defence exports crossed all-time high of ₹21,000 crore: Rajnath

The Hindu  

India’s defence exports crossed ₹21,000 crore, approximately $2.63 billion, for the first time, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced on April 1. “Delighted to inform everyone that the Indian defence exports have scaled to unprecedented heights and crossed ₹21000 crore mark for the first time in the history of Independent India!,” Mr. Singh said on X. “India’s defence exports have reached …

What should India do to achieve ₹50,000 crore defence export target in 5 years?
9 months, 4 weeks ago

What should India do to achieve ₹50,000 crore defence export target in 5 years?

The Hindu  

In a recent speech, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh estimated exports in the sector at ₹50,000 crore five years from now. As we noted at the beginning, a thriving domestic industry would give a country the flexibility to use production lines to ramp up defence output when needed. South Korea, a much smaller nation, accounted for 2.4% of global exports for …

Indian Defence exports breach Rs 16000 crore mark to reach an all time high
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian Defence exports breach Rs 16000 crore mark to reach an all time high

Op India  

Looking to expand the Make in India in defence sector, India’s defence exports have skyrocketed to an all-time high, touching nearly the Rs 16,000 cr mark in FY 2022-23, Defence Ministry said on Friday. “With a 23-fold increase in exports, Indian design and development capabilities are reaching over 85 countries,” the Defence Ministry announced. The Indian indigenous defence industry has …

Self-reliance is a necessity amid double border threat: Rajnath Singh
1 year, 6 months ago

Self-reliance is a necessity amid double border threat: Rajnath Singh

The Hindu  

Highlighting steps taken by the Union government to create a robust defence ecosystem, which not only caters to domestic security needs but also fulfills the requirements of friendly countries, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday in Lucknow said self-reliance is not an option but a necessity, as India is facing a double threat on its borders, along with new dimensions …

India will be a developed nation by 2047: Rajnath Singh
1 year, 7 months ago

India will be a developed nation by 2047: Rajnath Singh

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India will become a strong, prosperous, self-reliant, and developed nation by 2047, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday. During his address at the 12th convocation ceremony of Defence Institute of Advanced Technology in Pune, Maharashtra, Singh emphasized the need for Indian research institutes to accelerate their activities in advanced technology to make India capable of dealing with …

All-Time High Defence Exports 16000 crore India position World Arms Bazaar PM Narendra Modi Rajnath singh MoD Indian defence sector
1 year, 8 months ago

All-Time High Defence Exports 16000 crore India position World Arms Bazaar PM Narendra Modi Rajnath singh MoD Indian defence sector

ABP News  

India achieved a record Rs 16,000 crore worth of defence equipment exports last financial year. India continues to be an attractive selling destination, and as revealed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the Indian defence sector has emerged as a major demand creator. Indian defence research entities have devoted lot of their energy and time, and has been able to equip …

India's defence exports reach all-time high of nearly Rs 16,000 crore in 2022-23
1 year, 9 months ago

India's defence exports reach all-time high of nearly Rs 16,000 crore in 2022-23

India Today  

India's defence exports reached an all-time high of Rs 15,920 crore in the financial year 2022-23, over a 10-times increase since 2016-17. The rising defence exports and participation of 104 countries in Aero India 2023 are proof of India’s growing defence manufacturing capabilities. A clear manifestation of India’s talent and the enthusiasm towards ‘Make in India.’ It also shows the …

India Defence Exports Cross Rs 7,000 Crore Till Nov, Pending Major Deals to Take Figures Higher
2 years, 1 month ago

India Defence Exports Cross Rs 7,000 Crore Till Nov, Pending Major Deals to Take Figures Higher

News 18  

India has achieved defence exports over Rs 7,000 crore till November 1 so far, and is looking at reaching a target upwards of Rs 15,000 crore by the end of this fiscal, showed official data accessed by News18. According to the data, India exported defence items worth Rs 7,034.84 crore till November 1 this year. Significant export orders India has …

Rajnath Singh: India fully equipped to deal with all kinds of threats
2 years, 4 months ago

Rajnath Singh: India fully equipped to deal with all kinds of threats

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that the 2016 surgical strikes and the 2019 Balakot airstrikes were proof that India's military prowess was no less than that of any country. The defence minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India had been transformed into a strong, confident and self-reliant nation which was fully …

Attempts of forces to harm India's interests must be thwarted effectively: PM Modi
2 years, 5 months ago

Attempts of forces to harm India's interests must be thwarted effectively: PM Modi

Firstpost  

At a naval seminar, PM Modi said national defence is no longer limited to borders but has a much broader ambit and the armed forces and other stakeholders must work together to bolster the country’s military capabilities New Delhi: Attempts of forces, be it from within India or abroad, to harm the country’s interests must be thwarted effectively, Prime Minister …

India witnessing transitional phase towards self-reliance in defence sector: Rajnath Singh
2 years, 5 months ago

India witnessing transitional phase towards self-reliance in defence sector: Rajnath Singh

Firstpost  

He said the defence ministry has set a target of Rs 1.75 lakh crore of defence production by 2025, which includes export of Rs 35,000 crore New Delhi: India is witnessing a transitional phase towards self-reliance in defence sector and senior officials of defence PSUs should work together to ensure that their companies are among world’s best, Defence Minister Rajnath …

Defence Diary: Eyeing Rs 35,000 Crore in Export, India's Import Ban List a Good Start to Tap into Foreign Markets
2 years, 8 months ago

Defence Diary: Eyeing Rs 35,000 Crore in Export, India's Import Ban List a Good Start to Tap into Foreign Markets

News 18  

The chatter lately around India’s arms exports, which has grown louder after India clinched an impressive $375 million BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile deal with Philippines, drove me to the thick official data available on the subject. India exports Personal Protective Equipment, Offshore Patrol Vessels, ALH Helicopter, SU Avionics, Bharati Radio, Coastal Surveillance Systems, Kavach MoD II Launcher and FCS, Spares …

Defence, aerospace manufacturing sector will surge to ₹1 lakh cr in 2022: Rajnath Singh
3 years ago

Defence, aerospace manufacturing sector will surge to ₹1 lakh cr in 2022: Rajnath Singh

Live Mint  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that India's defence and aerospace manufacturing sector will escalate to ₹1 lakh crore in 2022. The current budget for the defence and aerospace manufacturing sector is ₹85000 crore. The contribution of the private sector in India's defence and aerospace manufacturing will rise to over Rs1 lakh crore by 2047 from around Rs18,000 crore …

The growth of India’s defence exports
3 years ago

The growth of India’s defence exports

The Hindu  

The story so far: India’s defence exports have increased from ₹1,521 crore in 2016-17 to ₹8,434.84 crore in 2020-21. While giving out the value of defence exports, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha earlier this week, “Further, the names of the major defence items exported cannot be divulged due to …

Our Goal Is To Increase India's Defence Exports To $5 Billion In Next 5 Years: PM Modi
4 years, 11 months ago

Our Goal Is To Increase India's Defence Exports To $5 Billion In Next 5 Years: PM Modi

ABP News  

Lucknow: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that his government's goal is to increase India's defence exports to USD 5 billion in the next five years. Speaking at the Defence Expo 2020, here, he said: "Artillery Guns, Aircraft Carrier, Frigates, Submarines, Light Combat Aircrafts, Combat Helicopters are being manufactured in India. "The world's second-largest population, the world's second-largest army …

Rajnath Singh reaches out to diplomats of 80 countries, pushes for Indian defence equipment
5 years, 2 months ago

Rajnath Singh reaches out to diplomats of 80 countries, pushes for Indian defence equipment

India Today  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday addressed top diplomats of over 80 countries showcasing India as a major exporter of defence equipment. Addressing the conference, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the event will not only provide countries with the opportunity to showcase their equipment and platforms, but also be able to explore the strengths and capabilities of India's defence …

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