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India successfully conducted three flight-tests of its multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence system, demonstrating the capability to intercept ballistic missiles, including intercontinental-range threats. The achievement places India among a select group of nations possessing advanced BMD capabilities

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged newly commissioned IAF officers to adapt to evolving warfare technologies and strategies. Speaking at the Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy, Dundigal, he highlighted the growing role of advanced systems and praised the force's humanitarian contributions

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking at a BJP intellectuals’ meet in Hyderabad, condemned Pakistan’s support for terrorism and asserted that India would not allow Sindhu river waters to reach terror sponsors.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while inaugurating the Advanced Weapon System Complex at DRDL in Hyderabad, urged DRDO to focus on futuristic technologies to strengthen India’s strategic advantage.

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

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will review the Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy, Dundigal on June 13, marking commissioning of IAF cadets, including the first batch of NDA women cadets. The event will feature ceremonial honours and aerial displays

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India has made significant strides in defence self-reliance, with most military equipment now manufactured domestically. Addressing a programme in Lucknow, he also highlighted the city's growing role in defence production, research and innovation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India’s global standing has strengthened under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing economic growth, low inflation, and international credibility. He made the remarks during a World Environment Day plantation drive in Lucknow

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles reaffirmed commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, enhanced maritime cooperation, defence industry collaboration and regional security amid growing geopolitical and maritime challenges

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released a commemorative volume documenting personal accounts of 100 military personnel involved in Operation Sindoor. The publication captures frontline experiences across India’s armed forces and highlights leadership, courage, and coordination during the operation against Pakistan last year

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India is on track to become a major global arms exporter within 25–30 years. In Shirdi, he highlighted growing private sector participation in defence manufacturing and said India aims to become a hub for advanced weapon production

DRDO has successfully completed final development trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in both air-to-ground and air-to-air modes at its test range near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Vietnamese counterpart General Phan Van Giang in Hanoi to enhance maritime security and defense industry ties. The leaders signed an MoU on AI and quantum technology, highlighting a strengthening bilateral strategic partnership

Congress leaders have been flagging concerns over the project, claiming it would have a bearing on the ecology and tribal rights in the region.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Andhra CM N. Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation for a ₹15,803-crore AMCA infrastructure project in Sri Sathya Sai district. This fighter jet and drone city initiative is expected to generate 7,500 jobs and bolster India's defence manufacturing.

Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal, Union ministers, chief ministers, and state leaders across India have adopted fuel-saving measures, including reduced convoy sizes, metro and train travel, EV use, and travel restrictions, amid global energy concerns triggered by the West Asia conflict

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a high-level meeting to review risks to energy supply chains amid the West Asia conflict. The government assured uninterrupted availability of petrol, diesel and LPG, while public sector oil companies continued inspections to curb hoarding and black marketing

India achieved a major breakthrough in hypersonic missile technology after Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully tested an actively cooled full-scale scramjet combustor for over 1,200 seconds in Hyderabad. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed it as crucial for India’s hypersonic cruise missile programme

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commemorated Operation Sindoor’s anniversary, praising the armed forces’ precision and sacrifice. The operation, launched after the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK, reinforcing India’s zero-tolerance stance against terrorism and commitment to national security

Rajnath Singh hailed Operation Sindoor as a decisive, tech-driven strike showcasing India’s military strength, citing use of advanced systems like Akash and BrahMos. He stressed adaptability, surprise tactics, and stronger defence R&D during a symposium in Prayagraj