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September 12, 2025 2:34 PM

‘No spillover effect from trade tension’: Defence Secretary on US tariffs

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday said there has been “no spillover effect” from the ongoing trade tensions between India and the United States, emphasising that defence collaboration between the two countries has continued unhindere...

September 11, 2025 2:28 PM

Rajnath Singh flags off historic all-women Tri-Service sailing expedition ‘Samudra Pradakshina’ from Mumbai

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday virtually flagged off ‘Samudra Pradakshina’, the world’s first Tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition, from the iconic Gateway of India in Mumbai. Addressing the event virtually fro...

September 11, 2025 1:52 PM

UK to mass produce Ukrainian-designed interceptor drones

Britain said on Wednesday it would mass produce Ukrainian-designed interceptor drones to help Ukraine counter Russian missiles and one-way attack drones. The joint project had a target to produce thousands of drones per month, which would each cost ...

September 10, 2025 1:11 PM

Australia to spend $1.1 billion on Anduril undersea drone fleet

Australia said it will spend A$1.7 billion ($1.1 billion) on a fleet of "Ghost Shark" autonomous undersea vehicles, developed by its defence force and U.S. startup Anduril Industries, for surveillance and strikes. Defence Minister Richard Marles tol...

September 9, 2025 3:24 PM

Indian Armed Forces contingent leaves for multilateral exercise ZAPAD 2025 in Russia

An Indian Armed Forces contingent on Tuesday departed for Russia to take part in the multilateral joint military exercise ZAPAD 2025. The exercise will be held at the Mulino Training Ground in Nizhniy from September 10 to 16. The Indian continge...

September 8, 2025 7:29 PM

Rajnath Singh interacts with Navy Children School students on Diamond Jubilee

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday interacted with students and the Principal of Navy Children School (NCS), Delhi, as part of the institution’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The event was held at South Block in the national capital. Add...

September 8, 2025 5:09 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate Combined Commanders’ Conference 2025 in Kolkata on Sept 15

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Combined Commanders’ Conference (CCC) 2025, scheduled to be held in Kolkata from September 15 to 17, said the Ministry of Defence on Monday. This year’s conference will be held under the theme “...

September 7, 2025 12:48 PM

DRDO Conclave in Lucknow highlights MSME role in defence R&D

The Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Defence Technology and Test Centre (DTTC), Lucknow organised a conclave at its Amausi campus on Saturday to engage with micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and start-ups for defence...

August 30, 2025 3:18 PM

India’s push for self-reliance in defence critical for sovereignty, says Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday emphasized that self-reliance in defence is not just an option but a necessity for India's survival and progress in an era marked by terrorism, pandemics, and regional conflicts. Speaking at a Defence Concla...

August 27, 2025 12:19 PM

Op Sindoor striking demonstration of technology-driven warfare: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday described Operation Sindoor as a striking demonstration of technology-driven warfare, adding that the speed and bravery with which the Indian Armed Forces dismantled terror infrastructure in Pakistan was so...

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