Self-reliance is not an option but a necessity, as India is facing a double threat on its borders, along with new dimensions of warfare that are emerging in today’s fast-changing world. This was stated by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh during a defence dialogue on ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ organised by STRIVE think-tank, a veterans’ initiative, and … Read more
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence on ‘Self-reliance in Defence Manufacturing’ in Bengaluru, Karnataka on June 16, 2023. During the meeting, the members of the committee from both the Houses of Parliament were apprised about the initiatives taken by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) … Read more
MoD signs Rs 500 crore contract to strengthen Indian Army’s communication system
‘Anjadip’, the 3rd of eight ships of the ASW Shallow Water Craft (SWC) Project being built by M/s GRSE for Indian Navy, was launched on 13 Jun 23 at M/s L&T, Kattupalli.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared articles, graphics, videos and information about various Government schemes which highlight the undeterred resolve of the citizens. The Prime Minister tweeted : “Proud to serve a nation that’s marching forward with undeterred resolve. From multilateral platforms to Aatmanirbhar Bharat to ‘Make in India’, every stride is a … Read more
Contract for construction of 11 x Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge was concluded with M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane, a MSME, in consonance with “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” initiatives of the Government of India. First Barge of the series LSAM 15 (Yard 125) has been delivered to Indian Navy on 09 Jun 23. The … Read more
India is committed to ensure capacity & capability building of Sri Lankan Armed Forces
INS Vikrant, the first indigenous aircraft carrier and the most complex warship ever built in our country by M/s Cochin Shipyard Ltd, has undergone extensive sea trials since her maiden departure on 04 Aug 21
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah presided over the 2nd ‘Chintan Shivir’ of senior officers of the Ministry of Home Affairs in New Delhi today. The objective of the ‘Chintan Shivir’ was to interact with the senior officers of the Ministry and evolve an action plan for the implementation of … Read more
Ministry of Defence approves 4th Positive Indigenisation List
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh met with an Israeli delegation, led by Foreign Minister Mr Eli Cohen, in New Delhi on May 09, 2023. During the meeting, the Raksha Mantri underlined Government of India’s priority towards indigenisation in accordance with the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat Policy’. He acknowledged the cooperation being extended by Israeli companies and encouraged … Read more
Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge, Yard 75 (LSAM 7) was launched by RAdm Sandeep Mehta, ACWP&A on 24 Feb 23 at Guttenedevi, the launch site of M/s SECON, Visakhapatnam. With all major and auxiliary equipment/systems sourced from indigenous manufacturers, this Barge is the proud flag bearer of the “Make in India” initiative of the Ministry of … Read more
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called for joint efforts to develop India as a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) hub. He emphasised the need for MRO services to safeguard our defence equipment and systems, and protect our defence forces. He was speaking at the inaugural session of the seminar on “Sustenance in MRO and … Read more
The Ministry of Coal has identified four new coking coal blocks, and the Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI) will also complete Geological Reports (GR) for four to six new blocks in the coming months. There’s a chance these blocks will be offered in subsequent rounds of the auction to the private sector to … Read more
‘Arnala’, the first of 08 x ASW SWC Project, being built by GRSE for the Indian Navy was launched on 20 Dec 22 at M/s L&T, Kattupalli, Chennai. She made her first contact with the water of Bay of Bengal at 1040 hrs at the Launch Ceremony graced by Smt Rasika Chaube, Financial Adviser (Defence … Read more