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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said military projects worth over Rs 8.75 lakh crore were approved in the past year to modernise India’s armed forces. He highlighted record defence exports of Rs 38,424 crore and domestic production reaching Rs 1.78 lakh crore

India’s defence production reached a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY26, marking 15.6% annual growth and a 110% rise since FY21. The government credited policy reforms, increased private sector participation, and the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative for the milestone achievement

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a 250 MW solar power project with battery energy storage on 850 acres of defence land in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. Implemented by NTPC, the project aims to boost clean energy, enhance energy security and reduce power costs

It is learnt that the government issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) or tender to Tata Advanced Systems, Larsen and Toubro and Bharat Forge as part of the selection process

India signed ₹975 crore contracts to procure TRAWL assemblies for T-72 and T-90 tanks, boosting minefield breaching capability. The DRDO-developed system enhances battlefield mobility and supports indigenous defence manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative

Six people died and one remains missing after a Qatari helicopter crashed in territorial waters, authorities said. Defence Ministry attributed the incident to a technical malfunction, while withheld details on victims’ identities and whether they were civilians or military personnel

Taiwan detected 26 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval ships near the island after a recent dip in such activity. Analysts link the surge to military training, US–China diplomacy, and ongoing tensions, while Taiwan maintains its defensive posture

The Ministry of Defence has released Rs 14.54 crore as grant-in-aid to the Secunderabad Cantonment Board, which is facing a financial crisis. The funds are part of Rs 221.84 crore sanctioned for 48 deficit cantonment boards across the country

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s ability to execute swift, high-impact air operations, asserting that the Indian Air Force has emerged as a technologically advanced and strategically confident force capable of meeting evolving security challenges

India and Russia will hold high-level defence talks on Thursday, focusing on faster delivery of military equipment, additional S-400 missile systems, upgrades to Sukhoi-30 jets, and potential Su-57 purchases, ahead of the Modi-Putin summit in New Delhi

The Dubai Air Show tragedy deepens doubts over the aircraft’s combat readiness, operational robustness and export viability of India’s indigenous fighter programme

Adani Defence & Aerospace’s Kanpur Ammunition Complex has been awarded the SIDM Champion Award 2025 for excellence in design, manufacturing, and testing. Presented by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the award underscores the company’s role in advancing India’s self-reliant defence ecosystem

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed Operation Sindoor as the finest example of India’s defence self-reliance, highlighting that most equipment used was indigenous. He said defence production rose to ₹1.5 lakh crore and aimed to reach Rs 3 lakh crore by 2029

Amid escalating border tensions, the Indian Navy held a crucial meeting with the fishermen from Mumbai and advised them not to go for fishing in sensitive areas

In a statement issued on Sunday, the Ministry debunked the message and urged people to "remain cautious and not fall prey to such fraudulent messages"

The Defence Ministry must take note of the frustration voiced by Air Chief who has rightly questioned HAL’s commitment to meet the timelines

ICBM carried dummy warhead, and fell into designated area of the sea, says defence ministry

Smriti, the wife of late Capt Anshuman Singh accepts India's second-highest peacetime gallantry award from President Droupadi Murmu

The Defense Ministry stated that the visit of the CDS is intended to strengthen the already strong defense relations between the two countries, which have seen significant growth in recent years.

Two contracts were firmed up with Larsen & Toubro Limited for the procurement of close-in weapon system (CIWS) and high-power radar.