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  How many Tejas Mk1A fighter jets has HAL produced? Latest figures revealed

  India | June 08, 2026 23:46 IST

  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a crucial review meeting on projects being undertaken by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

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  EXCLUSIVE | India's defence export dream: Can it become the world's leading arms seller?

  Explainers | June 05, 2026 8:18 IST

  Speaking at an event in Maharashtra's Shirdi last month, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India will become the world's largest arms exporter in the next 25 to 30 years. He called for a greater participation of private sector in helping India achieve this goal.

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  Defence Ministry seeks proposals from 3 shortlisted private firms for indigenous AMCA fighter jet

  India | May 27, 2026 17:02 IST

  The AMCA project is considered one of India’s most important defence aviation programmes. It aims to develop a home-grown fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force, strengthening the country’s self-reliance in advanced military technology.

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  Rajnath says India to be world's largest weapons exporter in 30 years: A look at global arms leaders

  India | May 23, 2026 19:12 IST

  Speaking after inaugurating an ammunition manufacturing unit in Maharashtra's Shirdi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the central government has a target of taking the private sector role in defence production to 50 per cent in India.

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  Speed News: Rajnath Holds Bilateral Talks with Vietnamese Counterpart

  Originals | May 19, 2026 15:49 IST

  Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with Vietnamese counterpart, vowed stronger ties. Further, special havan began at Bhojshala after High Court verdict. Meanwhile, Elon Musk lost $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI. Watch all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.

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  Rajnath holds bilateral talks with Vietnamese counterpart: 'Committed to strengthening partnership'

  World | May 19, 2026 10:28 IST

  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described his visit as significant because it coincides with the tenth anniversary of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

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  Rajnath Singh, Andhra CM lay foundation for Rs 16,000-cr AMCA fighter jet infra project

  India | May 15, 2026 13:45 IST

  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation for the massive Rs 16,000 crore AMCA fighter jet infrastructure in Sri Sathya Sai district. The project is expected to generate 7,500 jobs and accelerate India's indigenous defence production.

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  Rajnath's tough warning to Pakistan over any further misadventure: 'Jo ab tak nahi hua…'

  India | May 14, 2026 18:02 IST

  Highlighting India’s firm anti-terror stance, Singh said the country has adopted a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism from the very beginning. He praised the Indian Armed Forces for the success of 'Operation Sindoor,' calling it a historic mission.

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  West Asia Crisis Deepens: Rajnath Singh Chairs Emergency Security Meeting in Delhi

  News | May 11, 2026 17:48 IST

  Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a high-level emergency security review meeting in New Delhi to assess the potential geopolitical and strategic impact on India.

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  Gulf crisis: Rajnath Singh convenes meet to review energy security after PM Modi's 'save oil' appeal

  India | May 11, 2026 15:52 IST

  Addressing a large gathering in Hyderabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the global supply chain remains under pressure and warned that the situation could create further economic challenges for countries dependent on imports.

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  Op Sindoor turns 1: Rajnath Singh, Armed Forces reaffirm India's resolve in strong message to Pak

  India | May 07, 2026 7:45 IST

  India carried out a large-scale military response against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir following the Pahalgam attack that claimed the lives of 26 civilians.

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  Rajnath meets China's defence minister in Bishkek, discusses 'regional security and stability'

  India | April 28, 2026 10:46 IST

  The meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Chinese counterpart in Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek has taken place at a time, as India and China look to improve the relationship between them after 2020 LAC standoff.

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  Rajnath Singh fires stern warning to 'goons' in West Bengal: 'Jail me honge ya upar honge'

  April 25, 2026 23:49 IST

  Rajnath Singh sent a stern warning to the 'goons' in West Bengal during an election roadshow in Hooghly. Rajnath vowed that the BJP-led NDA would remove the 'goons' from the state if sworn in power.

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  'Direct implications': Rajnath Singh flags Strait of Hormuz risks, explains India's response

  India | April 22, 2026 6:52 IST

  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has warned that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are not distant events they directly impact our security and economy.

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  All eyes on submarine deal, AI and cybersecurity: Rajnath Singh's 3-day Germany visit from April 21

  India | April 20, 2026 13:18 IST

  In a statement, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said Rajnath Singh's visit will provide an opportunity to review the ongoing defence cooperation and identify new avenues for collaboration between the defence industries of both countries.

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  India's 3rd nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine INS Aridhaman nears launch, Rajnath signals

  India | April 03, 2026 13:39 IST

  INS Aridhaman has completed its final sea tests and will soon become part of the Strategic Forces Command. This submarine comes after INS Arihant, which joined in 2016, and INS Arighaat, commissioned in August 2024.

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  Rajnath Singh chairs second IGoM meet, hails 25% monthly cap on aviation fuel hike amid Gulf tension

  India | April 02, 2026 22:34 IST

  The first meeting was held on March 28, when Singh had asked officials to closely monitor the situation and ensure coordinated action while planning for long-term stability.

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  India's response will be 'decisive, unprecedented': Rajnath warns Pakistan against 'misadventure'

  India | April 02, 2026 15:31 IST

  Speaking at the Sainik Samman Sammelan in Kerala, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also took a dig at the Congress-led UPA government, and said that terror incidents used to happen regularly in India from 2004 to 2014. He said that the UPA had failed to take any decision action against terrorism.

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  Committed to safeguard Indians: Rajnath chairs inter-ministerial panel meet over West Asia conflict

  India | March 28, 2026 20:17 IST

  After chairing a meeting of inter-ministerial panel on West Asia conflict, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the government is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Indians. He further said the ministers reviewed the "robustness of India’s supply chains" during the meeting.

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  DAC clears Rs 2.38 lakh crore defence deals including S-400 and Su-30 engines in major push

  India | March 27, 2026 23:57 IST

  The DAC has cleared this proposals to modernise the Indian military. They are focussed on procuring more units of the S-400 long range surface-to-air missile system and the overhaul of Sukhoi Su-30 aero engine aggregates.