Defence Sector Latest News, Photos and Videos

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh with former Indian Navy

EXCLUSIVE: Former Navy chief lays out what India needs to become a global arms export powerhouse

India | Jun 05, 2026, 08:18 AM IST

In an exclusive interview with India TV Digital, former Indian Navy chief Admiral (retired) Karambir Singh said without "cutting-edge" research and development ecosystem, India cannot become a global arms export powerhouse, pointing out that exports largely depend on R&D.

Dhwansak (Light Strike Vehicle) during 2026 Republic Day

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

Explainers | Jun 05, 2026, 08:18 AM 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.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaks in Maharashtra's

'Wars not becoming very complex': Rajnath Singh calls for private participation in defence sector

India | Jan 18, 2026, 07:48 PM IST

Rajnath Singh noted that wars are not just restricted to borders and energy, trade, tariff, supply chains, technology and information are now part of its new dimensions. However, he said that India's vigilance on borders has not diminished in any way despite the changes.

The contract was signed under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category

Indian Army signs Rs 223.95 cr deal for next-gen 50-ton tank transporter trailers

India | Aug 01, 2025, 05:40 PM IST

These next-generation trailers come equipped with hydraulic/pneumatic loading ramps and steerable & liftable axles, enabling swift and efficient transportation of tanks and other Armoured (A) vehicles.

Op Sindoor: Army Deputy Chief flags few lessons for India's defence against multi-front threats

India | Jul 04, 2025, 07:05 PM IST

Lt Gen Singh underlined the significance of a tri-services approach involving the Army, Navy, and Air Force. “It was deliberately designed to send the right message that we indeed are an integrated force,” he said.

Defence Ministry's recently announced Rs 1,981 crore

Precision, stealth, impact: How Nagastra-1R redefines India's combat drone arsenal

India | Jun 24, 2025, 02:59 PM IST

According to Rahul Dixit, head of R&D at Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited, the Nagastra-1R loitering munition is designed for high-precision tactical operations.

Tata-Airbus C295 aircraft plant is set to boost India's

Tata-Airbus C295 Complex: How India's first private military plant to transform defence sector

India | Oct 28, 2024, 01:08 PM IST

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had laid the foundation stone for the Vadodara Final Assembly Line (FAL) in October 2022. TATA Aircraft Complex, the first private sector Final Assembly Line (FAL) for military aircraft in India, is set to transform the country's defence sector.

India's defence market set for 14 per cent annual growth due to Centre's 'Aatmanirbhar' push: Report

Business | Sep 08, 2024, 10:29 AM IST

The expectation is that India's defence spending on big equipment (capital defence) will keep growing at around 7-8 per cent per year, just like in the last 10 years.

Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal AP Singh

Ahead of budget 2024, Vice Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal bats for 'atmanirbharta' in defence

Budget | Jul 22, 2024, 07:17 PM IST

Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal AP Singh emphasised that the "biggest lesson that we have learned from today's geopolitics is to be self-reliant".

Big boost for defence sector as production goes up by 16%, highest-ever growth

Business | Jul 05, 2024, 01:31 PM IST

The value of defence production in the country has gone up to a record-high figure i.e., Rs 1,26,887 crore, reflecting a growth of 16.7% over the defence production of the previous financial year.

Adani, Adani Group, Adani Defence, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, UP defence sector, latest news

Adani unveils South Asia's largest ammunition manufacturing complex in UP, Army chief lauds move

Business | Feb 26, 2024, 06:14 PM IST

Army Chief General Manoj Pande cited the geopolitical events and stressed on the need for a “reliable supply from internal sources for ammunition in preparedness for a long-drawn conflict”.

Rajnath Singh attends handing over ceremony of multi mode hand grenades to Indian Army

News | Aug 24, 2021, 04:07 PM IST

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the handing over ceremony of indigenous multi mode hand grenades to the Indian Army in Nagpur, Maharashtra on August 24.

'We've century-old experience when it comes to making arms & ammunition': PM Modi

News | Feb 22, 2021, 11:48 AM IST

The Centre has made a list of 100 items for import embargo. It makes us 'Aatmanirbhar' as our manufacturing capability will improve, reliance on other countries will reduce & there'll be jobs: PM Modi on provisions for Defence sector in the Budget

Rajnath launches startup challenge to promote self-reliance in defence sector

India | Sep 29, 2020, 08:51 PM IST

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday launched a startup challenge to achieve self-reliance in the military sector under the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' campaign.

Being self-sufficient in defence sector linked to 'self-respect', 'sovereignty' of country: Rajnath

India | Sep 27, 2020, 07:44 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said a country that depends on imports for its military equipment can never be strong and asserted that being self-sufficient in the defence sector is linked to “self-respect” and “sovereignty“.

Budget 2020-21: Here's what our bravehearts expect from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Budget 2020-21: Here's what our bravehearts expect from FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Business | Feb 01, 2020, 08:22 AM IST

Defence of India's territory and interests is of foremost importance. There is no space for any laxity when it comes to keeping our armed forces in top condition. We are a unique country that has battlefields in hilly regions, snow-capped mountains as well as in forests and a variety of other geographical conditions. The challenges around us are many and we have some of the finest armed forces in the world.

Defence Sector