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 equipped to deal with threats and challenges. Singh asserted that the foundation of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' had been laid under the leadership of Modi and listed out a number of steps taken by the defence ministry to promote 'Atmanirbharta' in defence, including issuance of three positive indigenisation lists of 310 items and earmarking 68 per cent of capital procurement budget for domestic industry in Union Budget 2022-23. He added he was confident that India would achieve the target of Rs 2.75 lakh crore worth of defence exports by 2047.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Focuses on AI, Cyber Warfare
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6 days, 12 hours ago

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 …

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’s defence industry: Achievements and challenges
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s defence industry: Achievements and challenges

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has launched many reforms under the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives to strengthen India’s moribund defence industry. Union defence minister Rajnath Singh with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Indian Army chief General Manoj Pande at the Manekshaw Auditorium in New Delhi on Tuesday. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Since assuming power …

India’s defence industry: Achievements and challenges
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s defence industry: Achievements and challenges

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has launched many reforms under the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives to strengthen India’s moribund defence industry. Union defence minister Rajnath Singh with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Indian Army chief General Manoj Pande at the Manekshaw Auditorium in New Delhi on Tuesday. Since assuming power in 2014, PM Modi’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 was victim of terror attacks but now Armed Forces giving a befitting reply, says PM Modi
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India was victim of terror attacks but now Armed Forces giving a befitting reply, says PM Modi

New Indian Express  

India is attaining ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence and is emerging as a global manufacturing hub due to the steps taken by the Government in the last few years. He lauded the Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces for taking a series of decisions, including the notification of a number of positive indigenisation lists, wherein there are over 5,600 items that …

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 …

At ₹1.27 lakh crore, India’s defence production hits a new high
6 months ago

At ₹1.27 lakh crore, India’s defence production hits a new high

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India recorded the highest ever growth in the value of local defence production in the financial year 2023-24 on the back of enabling policy measures, with the figure reaching almost ₹1.27 lakh crore, defence minister Rajnath Singh announced on Friday. Defence minister Rajnath Singh said the value of production has reached ₹ 1,26,887 crore in 2023-24, 16.8% higher …

Defence Production Hits Record High of Nearly Rs 1.27 Lakh Crore in 2023-24: MoD
6 months ago

Defence Production Hits Record High of Nearly Rs 1.27 Lakh Crore in 2023-24: MoD

News 18  

India’s annual defence production has hit a record high of approximately Rs 1.27 lakh crore in 2023-24, with the Make in India programme crossing new milestones, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday. “The Ministry of Defence has achieved the highest-ever growth in indigenous defence production in value terms during financial year 2023-24, on the back of successful implementation of …

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 …

Rajnath Singh says India registered highest ever growth in value of defence production in 2023-24
6 months ago

Rajnath Singh says India registered highest ever growth in value of defence production in 2023-24

The Hindu  

The country recorded its highest-ever growth in indigenous defence production in value terms during Financial Year 2023-24, the defence ministry announced on Friday. As per the data received from all Defence Public Sector undertakings, other PSUs manufacturing defence items and private companies, the value of defence production in the country has gone up to a record-high figure of ₹1,26,887 crore, …

India records growth in defence production
6 months ago

India records growth in defence production

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India’s indigenous defence production achieved the highest-ever growth in value terms during Financial Year 2023-24 on back of Modi government's ‘Aatmanirbharta’ campaign. The value of defence production in the country has gone up to a record-high figure of Rs 1,26,887 crore, reflecting a year on year growth of 16.7 per cent. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that government …

Defence stocks PTC Industries, BEL, Mazagon Dock and 9 others gain up to 20% on policy continuity optimism
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Defence stocks PTC Industries, BEL, Mazagon Dock and 9 others gain up to 20% on policy continuity optimism

Live Mint  

Defence stocks surged as government reaffirms focus on sector. Shipbuilding companies Defence stocks surged sharply in today's trade, with some gaining up to 20% intraday, as the government's strong focus on the sector remains unwavering. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Rajnath Singh, who assumed office as Defence Minister, announced that the government aims to boost defence sector exports to ₹50,000 crore over the …

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 …

India’s Defence Dilemma: Balancing Ambition with Limited Resources
7 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s Defence Dilemma: Balancing Ambition with Limited Resources

News 18  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has been extremely efficient in producing headline-catching election manifestoes in 2014 and 2019 and especially again last month for the 2024 elections. Defence allocation has plummeted from a high of 3.5 per cent in the Congress rule in the late 1980s to less than 2 per cent today, even when the GDP has risen exponentially. As …

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 …

India's defence exports at all-time high: Which are the countries buying from New Delhi?
9 months ago

India's defence exports at all-time high: Which are the countries buying from New Delhi?

Firstpost  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that India’s arms exports have crossed the Rs 21,000-crore mark for the first time. According to the defence minister, the arms exports touched Rs 21,083 crore in the financial year 2023-24, a “spectacular growth” of 32.5 per cent over the previous fiscal. India’s growing defence exports India supplies arms to over 85 countries, including Italy, …

India’s defence exports cross ₹21,000 crore mark
9 months ago

India’s defence exports cross ₹21,000 crore mark

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India’s defence exports grew 32.5% this fiscal and crossed the ₹21,000-crore mark for the first time as the country remains focussed on boosting the indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem as well as military exports, the defence ministry said on Monday. “Delighted to inform everyone that the Indian Defence Exports have scaled to unprecedented heights and crossed ₹21,000 crore mark …

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 …

India sets aside ₹6.21 lakh crore for defence, announces new scheme for deep tech
11 months ago

India sets aside ₹6.21 lakh crore for defence, announces new scheme for deep tech

Hindustan Times  

India on Thursday set aside ₹6.21 lakh crore for defence spending in the interim budget for 2024-25, with the defence ministry saying that the critical sector continues to receive the highest allocation among all ministries. India’s defence budget stood at ₹5.93 lakh crore last year, including a capital outlay of ₹1.62 lakh crore. “A new scheme will be launched for …

Rajnath performs 'Shastra Puja' in Tawang; lauds troops for guarding border with unwavering commitment
1 year, 2 months ago

Rajnath performs 'Shastra Puja' in Tawang; lauds troops for guarding border with unwavering commitment

The Hindu  

Mr. Singh asserted that there is no option but to bolster India’s security apparatus in view of the current global scenario Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Tuesday visited forward posts in Arunachal Pradesh where he interacted with troops deployed in the frontline locations along the Line of Actual Control and celebrated Dusshera with them. Mr. Singh performed Shastra Puja with …

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 …

National security being strengthened, Armed Forces becoming technologically advanced: Rajnath Singh in Bengaluru
1 year, 6 months ago

National security being strengthened, Armed Forces becoming technologically advanced: Rajnath Singh in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

Union Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence on 'Self-reliance in Defence Manufacturing' in Karnataka's Bengaluru on Friday. Defence minister Rajnath Singh Speaking on occasion, the Defence Minister highlighted the Government's constant endeavour to enhance the security of the country and make the Armed Forces technologically advanced to deal with …

India on fast track to attain 'atmanirbharata' in defence sector
1 year, 7 months ago

India on fast track to attain 'atmanirbharata' in defence sector

Firstpost  

The ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative of the Indian government seems to have achieved a significant milestone with India’s defence exports reaching an all-time high during the financial year 2022-23. According to Sweden-based think tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, defence imports by India fell by 11% during the five-year period between FY 2013–17 and FY 2018–22. With an 11% share of …

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 …

Defence exports log tenfold jump since 2016, nearly ₹16k-cr
1 year, 9 months ago

Defence exports log tenfold jump since 2016, nearly ₹16k-cr

Hindustan Times  

Making its presence felt in the highly competitive global defence market, India exported military hardware worth ₹15,920 crore in financial year 2022-23, the highest ever and a notable tenfold increase since 2016-17, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday attributing the surge to enthusiasm for Make in India, and key reforms to spur growth in the sector. In a massive …

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 exported military hardware worth ₹13,399 crore in current fiscal: MoS Defence
1 year, 9 months ago

India exported military hardware worth ₹13,399 crore in current fiscal: MoS Defence

The Hindu  

India exported military hardware worth ₹13,399 crore till March 6 in the current fiscal, a significant increase from just ₹4,682 crore in 2017-18, according to official data. Mr. Bhatt said the total defence exports in 2021-22 stood at ₹12,815 crore while it was ₹8,435 crore in 2020-21, ₹9,116 crore in 2019-20 and ₹ 10,746 crore in 2018-19. The Minister said …

Defence industry one of key drivers of India's growth, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
1 year, 10 months ago

Defence industry one of key drivers of India's growth, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Firstpost  

The Defence Minister has called upon Indian and global industry leaders to support the government’s endeavour to design, develop and manufacture cutting-edge products, using critical technologies within the country to attain complete ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence. Bengaluru: India will become 3rd largest economy in the world in the next 5 years, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday, adding that the …

Centre committed to making India one of the strongest economies in the world by 2047: Rajnath Singh
1 year, 11 months ago

Centre committed to making India one of the strongest economies in the world by 2047: Rajnath Singh

The Hindu  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the government is committed to strengthening national security by equipping the military with indigenous state-of-the-art weapons and technologies and making India one of the most powerful countries and strongest economies in the world by 2047. Mr. Singh, who participated in the Shaurya Sandhya organised as part of 75th Army Day celebrations in Bengaluru, …

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 …

Modi govt leaving no stone unturned to realise dream of a New India: Rajnath
2 years, 3 months ago

Modi govt leaving no stone unturned to realise dream of a New India: Rajnath

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Narendra Modi government is leaving no stone unturned to realise the "dream of a New India" that is not dependent on any country to fulfill its needs, especially those related to security, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday. During an event here, he also said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' is "making India …

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 …

‘Operation Ganga’ proof of India’s increasing influence around the globe: PM Modi
2 years, 9 months ago

‘Operation Ganga’ proof of India’s increasing influence around the globe: PM Modi

The Hindu  

The fact that India is able to evacuate its citizens out of war–torn Ukraine through “Operation Ganga” is proof of the country’s increasing influence around the globe, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday. “Big countries are finding it difficult to evacuate their citizens …But it is due to the growing influence of India in the globe that we have …

Sanjaya Baru | More ‘bang for the buck’ in defence: New thinking vital
2 years, 10 months ago

Sanjaya Baru | More ‘bang for the buck’ in defence: New thinking vital

Deccan Chronicle  

Public discussion on the Union Budget quite understandably focuses on government spending in a range of areas that directly impact people’s lives like infrastructure, agriculture and rural development, education, health care, social welfare and so on. This year’s Budget papers show that total budgeted spending on defence as a percentage share of total Central government expenditure remains unchanged at around …

BJP has cost India jobs, made country weaker: Rahul in Lok Sabha
2 years, 11 months ago

BJP has cost India jobs, made country weaker: Rahul in Lok Sabha

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led government, saying that it has not just weakened India internationally by isolating it, but also internally by using the judiciary, Election Commission and Pegasus to "destroy the voice of the Union of states". In a fiery speech in Lok Sabha, Mr Gandhi also targeted Prime …

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 …

Under self-reliant India campaign, goal is to make country world's biggest military power on its own: PM Modi
3 years, 2 months ago

Under self-reliant India campaign, goal is to make country world's biggest military power on its own: PM Modi

India Today  

PM Narendra Modi on Friday launched seven defence companies that have been converted from the Ordnance Factory Board department to seven fully government-owned corporate entities to improve self-reliance on the country's defence preparedness. He said: "Under the self-reliant India campaign, the country's goal is to make the nation the world's biggest military power on its own and develop a modern …

Will try and finish any acquisition in two years: Defence Ministry
3 years, 3 months ago

Will try and finish any acquisition in two years: Defence Ministry

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Defence will try and complete acquisition of any defence equipment in two years, from the current average of 3.5 years, as long as there is no research and development involved, Additional Secretary and Director General Acquisition in the Ministry V.L. “Our average is about 3.5 years and to bring it to two years takes a lot of …

India's Defence Exports Since 2014-15 Estimated at Rs 35,777 Crore
3 years, 6 months ago

India's Defence Exports Since 2014-15 Estimated at Rs 35,777 Crore

News 18  

India exported military hardware and systems worth Rs 35,777 crore in the last seven years, according to a document released by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday. The value of defence exports was Rs 9,116 crore in 2019-20 and Rs 5,711 crore in 2020-21, according to the details mentioned in the document. The compilation provided a brief overview of the …

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