Ministry Of Defence
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DRDO signs two major contracts under AEW&C Mk-II programme; know about the project here
India | Jul 22, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTThe DRDO has signed agreements with AI Engineering Services Limited and Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Limited to advance the Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) Mk-II programme. Know about the projects here.
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Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth appointed next Chief of Army Staff, to take charge on June 30: Know all about him
India | Jun 13, 2026, 11:56 PM ISTThe Centre has appointed Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth as the next Chief of the Army Staff. Currently serving as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, he will take charge on June 30, 2026, after General Upendra Dwivedi.
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India to get 114 Rafale jets, 6 P8i aircraft for Navy as Rajnath Singh-led defence council gives nod
India | Feb 12, 2026, 06:25 PM ISTIndia currently has 36 Rafale fighter jets in two squadrons stationed in Haryana's Ambala and Hasimara in West Bengal. The new deal with France is expected to cost a whopping Rs 3.25 lakh crore.
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India inks $946 million deal with US for sustainment of 24 MH-60 Seahawk helicopters
India | Dec 03, 2025, 11:44 PM ISTIndia has finalised a 946 million dollar sustainment package for its MH 60R Seahawk helicopters, significantly enhancing naval capabilities and operational readiness. The deal also strengthens interoperability with the United States and reflects expanding strategic cooperation.
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Govt inks Rs 62,370 crore deal with HAL to procure 97 LCA Tejas Mk-1A jets
India | Sep 25, 2025, 04:10 PM ISTAccording to the Defence Ministry, Tejas jets to be procured under a new contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) will have over 64 per cent indigenous content.
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Exclusive: AMCA Project Director shares insights on India's 5th-gen stealth fighter design | WATCH
India | Aug 13, 2025, 05:33 PM ISTSpeaking exclusively to India TV, AMCA Project Director Krishna Rajendra offered detailed insights into the aircraft's design and capabilities. He confirmed that the AMCA will be a fifth-generation fighter jet with the primary design for the stealth aircraft now complete.
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More than just weapons: How Rs 2,000 crore procurement will strengthen India's military edge
India | Jun 24, 2025, 10:15 PM ISTThe Rs 2,000 crore emergency procurement drive rapidly enhances the Indian Army's modern warfare capabilities through advanced technology, improved protection, and indigenous self-reliance.
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Centre releases emergency procurement fund of nearly Rs 2,000 crore: List of weapons to be procured
India | Jun 24, 2025, 01:23 PM ISTIndia has been ramping up the counter-terror grid of the Indian Army to strongly combat Pakistan-backed terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Centre issues rules for unified military command across Army, Navy, Air Force amid Indo-Pak tensions
India | May 28, 2025, 10:35 AM ISTThese rules formulated under the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act 2023 have been notified through a Gazette Notification and will come into effect from May 27.
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India to brief defence attaches including UK on Op Sindoor today amid soaring tensions with Pakistan
India | May 13, 2025, 11:24 AM ISTThis special briefing comes in the wake of the recent cross-border precision strikes carried out by Indian forces as part of Operation Sindoor, launched in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack which claimed lives of 26 innocent civilians.
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MoD alert: Pak operatives posing as Indian defence officials, targeting journalists via WhatsApp
India | May 12, 2025, 04:56 PM ISTThe Ministry of Defence has strongly urged everyone to remain vigilant and avoid sharing any details if approached by unknown contacts claiming to be from the military.
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Rajesh Kumar Singh assumes charge as new Defence Secretary: Know about senior bureaucrat
India | Nov 01, 2024, 02:00 PM ISTRajesh Kumar Singh has succeeded Giridhar Aramane, a 1988-batch IAS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, who superannuated on October 31. Singh is the 1989-batch IAS officer from the Kerala cadre.
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India successfully launches Agni-4 intermediate range ballistic missile from Odisha
India | Sep 06, 2024, 09:54 PM ISTIndia successfully tested the Agni-4 missile on September 6, 2024, from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, validating all operational and technical parameters.
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INS Arighaat, India's second nuclear-powered submarine after Arihant, commissioned into Indian Navy
India | Aug 29, 2024, 07:09 PM ISTThe INS Arighaat is India's second Arihant-class nuclear-powered submarine and will support the existing INS Arihant that was inducted in 2009. India planes to induct a third Arihant-class submarine soon and aims to build at least five of such nuclear submersibles.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets US NSA Jake Sullivan, discusses evolving geopolitical situation
World | Aug 24, 2024, 10:52 AM ISTDuring his four-day visit to the US, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with US NSA Jake Sullivan and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin to discuss strategic defence collaborations and deepen bilateral ties. Singh also engaged with leading US defence companies.
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India, US sign key defence agreements during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to Washington
World | Aug 23, 2024, 11:14 AM ISTDuring Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to the United States, India and the US signed two significant defence agreements: the Security of Supplies Arrangement (SOSA) and a Memorandum of Agreement on the Assignment of Liaison Officers.
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Rajnath Singh begins second term as Defence Minister, emphasises self-reliance, modernization
India | Jun 13, 2024, 05:55 PM ISTRajnath Singh takes charge as Defence Minister for a second term, outlining his vision for strengthening national security, achieving self-reliance in defense manufacturing, and boosting defense exports.
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Indian Navy, Coast Guard to get 463 stabilised remote control guns worth Rs 1,752 crore
India | Feb 14, 2024, 06:40 PM ISTThese guns will enhance the capability of the Navy and the Coast Guard to accurately engage small targets that pose a threat to ships in an asymmetric environment, both by day and night, the ministry said.
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Yearender 2023: From Rafale Marine jets to NLOS missiles, India's top defence achievements this year
India | Dec 19, 2023, 10:57 PM ISTYearender 2023: There have been substantial achievements in the field of defence in the year 2023. The Ministry of Defence has taken several significant steps to boost the Armed Forces. As the year 2023 draws to a close, here's a quick roundup of the country's top defence achievements this year.
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Indian Navy to induct INS Tarmugli in Vishakhapatnam today
India | Dec 14, 2023, 04:13 PM ISTINS Tarmugli: The Ministry of Defence said that after a detailed examination of the returned ship, a decision was taken to refurbish, repair, and re-induct her into the force levels of the Indian Navy.