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New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday witnessed a BrahMos virtual strike through the Indian Air Force's SU-30 fighter jet at the BrahMos aerospace production unit in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow. Singh also flagged off the trucks displaying the first batch of locally manufactured BrahMos missiles. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak accompanied the Defence Minister. Singh, along with Adityanath, planted a sapling in the premises of the BrahMos A ...Read More >
Lucknow, Oct 18: Every inch of Pakistan's territory lies within range of BrahMos and what happened during Operation Sindoor was just a trailer, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, in a stern warning to Pakistan, on Saturday. "Every inch of Pakistan's territory lies within range of BrahMos. What happened during Operation Sindoor was just a trailer. It made Pakistan realise that if India could create Pakistan, then if the time comes... I need not say more, you all are wise enough," he said, as h ...Read More >
Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday witnessed a BrahMos virtual strike through the Indian Air Force's SU-30 fighter jet at the BrahMos aerospace production unit in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow. Singh also flagged off the trucks displaying the first batch of locally manufactured BrahMos missiles. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak accompanied the Defence Minister. Singh, along with Adityanath, planted a sapling in the premises of the BrahMos Aer ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 18 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asserted that rare earth materials remain crucial for India, as they are used in defence, space, and medical equipment. While addressing an inaugural event here, Singh further informed that only a handful of countries in the world have the capacity to refine these materials and make high-end products. He said that India will gain "real power" once it can produce these materials. "Rare earth materials ...Read More >
Lucknow, Oct 18 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, today flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at the BrahMos Aerospace unit in Lucknow, warning Pakistan that "every inch of Pakistani territory is within BrahMos' reach." "Our adversaries will no longer be able to escape BrahMos. Every inch of Pakistani territory is within BrahMos' reach. The Operation (Sindoor) was only a trailer away, but it wasn't a trailer. Pa ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 18 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that the launch of the first batch of locally produced BrahMos missiles in Lucknow's aerospace facility symbolises India's growing confidence and strength. Singh stated that the production facility in Lucknow will manufacture 100 BrahMos missiles, which have become the backbone of the armed forces, and supply them to the Indian Army and Navy. Also Read | Share Market News: Nifty, Sensex Surge Ove ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 18 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles at the BrahMos Aerospace Production Unit in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' mission. Singh was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh cm Yogi Adityanath on the occasion. This comes months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Brahmos missiles will now be manufactured in Lucknow. Addressing a public meeting in Uttar Pradesh's Var ...Read More >
General Upendra Dwivedi also met Major General Jean Claude Niyiburana, Chief of Land Forces, Burundi National Defence Force. Source : PTI New Delhi: Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi met Ethiopia's Chief of Land Force and Military Advisor General Alemshet Degife Balcha in New Delhi on Friday, with discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in training, peacekeeping and defence capacity-building. The meeting showcased the shared commitment of India and Ethiopia towards fostering s ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a tragic development, eight Afghan club-level cricket players have been killed and four others injured in Pakistani airstrikes on Paktika province, credible sources within the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed to the media. According to officials, the players had returned to Argun district from Sharana, the provincial capital, after participating in a local tournament. They were attending a dinner gathering when the area was bombed by the Pakistani military regime. Source ...Read More >
The British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales and its stealth fighter jets has conducted an exercise with the Indian air force to test their ability to defend the ship from attacks. The bilateral drills in the Arabian Sea come after China, which has developed advanced weapons designed to sink enemy ships ships, deployed aircraft to conduct simulated missile attacks on a British warship off the country's coastline last month. The Chinese Foreign Ministry did not immediately respond to a requ ...Read More >
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp critique against the RJD for choosing Osama Shahab, the son of infamous gangster Mohammad Shahabuddin, as its candidate. In his address, he expressed his belief that the NDA is poised for a remarkable win in Bihar's elections, commending Nitish Kumar's administration for restoring order and reducing emigration. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday took a swipe at the opposition RJD for giving a ticket to late gangster-turned-politician Mohammad ...Read More >
Nashik (Maharashtra) [India], October 17 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday announced that India defence exports have touched a record Rs 25,000 crore, marking a massive leap from less than Rs 1,000 crore a few years ago. He said the government has now set an ambitious target of achieving Rs 3 lakh crore in domestic defence manufacturing and Rs 50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029. In a post shared on X, RMO India said, Our defence export, which used to be less than 1,000 crore ...Read More >
Nashik (Maharashtra) [India], October 17 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday announced that India's defence exports have touched a record Rs 25,000 crore, marking a massive leap from less than Rs 1,000 crore a few years ago. He said the government has now set an ambitious target of achieving Rs 3 lakh crore in domestic defence manufacturing and Rs 50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029. In a post shared on X, RMO India said, "Our defence export, which used to be less than 1,000 cro ...Read More >
Nashik (Maharashtra) [India], October 17 (ANI): As the first LCA Mark 1A aircraft produced by the Nashik facility of the state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) took its maiden flight on Friday, HAL Chairman and Managing Director DK Sunil said that several countries have shown interest in buying the aircraft. Speaking to ANI on Thursday, Sunil said that the discussions with several nations are in a preliminary stage. Also Read | Bengaluru Horror: B-Tech Student Arrested for Raping Coll ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): COAS General Upendra Dwivedi met Lieutenant General Kayanja Muhanga, Commander Land Forces, Uganda and held discussions towards enhancing defence cooperation through joint training, professional military education and institutional exchanges. In details shared by the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) of the Indian Army, it was noted, "On the sidelines of #UNTCC2025, General Upendra Dwivedi, #COAS, engaged in a productive interactio ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): COAS General Upendra Dwivedi met Lieutenant General Kayanja Muhanga, Commander Land Forces, Uganda and held discussions towards enhancing defence cooperation through joint training, professional military education and institutional exchanges. In details shared by the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) of the Indian Army, it was noted, "On the sidelines of #UNTCC2025, General Upendra Dwivedi, #COAS, engaged in a productive interactio ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi met Nepal Army's Lieutenant General Pradeep Jung, ACOAS on the sidelines of the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries Chiefs' Conclave (UNTCC) in New Delhi. The leaders held wide-ranging discussions, including joint training, and reflected upon the enduring partnership between the two neighbouring armies. Sharing the details of the meeting in a post on X, the Additional Directorate General of Public Informat ...Read More >
: Noida Airport Opening Date: The Noida International Airport, which was expected to come into service soon, has hit another roadblock and is now rescheduled for opening later this year. The Jewar airport will reportedly begin services in mid-December, with airlines like Indigo, Air India, and Akasa being the first ones to start their flight to and from the terminal. According to a report by News18, the inauguration work is most likely to take place in early November, said officials. The inaugu ...Read More >
The first Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mark 1A produced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's (HAL) new Nashik facility will be showcased to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday, ANI reported. The state-owned aerospace major has set up a third production line at its Nashik unit in Maharashtra to fast-track deliveries of the Mark 1A fighter jets to the Indian Air Force (IAF). According to HAL officials, the new facility will enable the company to meet the delivery target of 180 LCA Mark 1A aircr ...Read More >
Nashik (Maharashtra) [India], October 17 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday attended the event marking the maiden flight of cat the Aircraft Manufacturing division, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The Defence Minister will also inaugurate the '3rd production line of LCA Mk1A' and '2nd production line of HTT-40 Aircraft'. Earlier, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday praised Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for setting an example in sustainable development with its ne ...Read More >
The Indian Air Force on Wednesday successfully tested the Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) in a combat freefall jump from an altitude of 32,000 feet, the Ministry of Defence said in a release. The parachute, indigenously developed by DRDO, is the only system currently in operational use by the Indian armed forces capable of deployment above 25,000 feet. The MCPS was developed by DRDO laboratories - Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment, Agra and Defence Bioengineering a ...Read More >
Patna: As the Bihar Assembly elections draw closer, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its preparations by announcing a list of 40 star campaigners for the first phase of polling. The list, released late Thursday evening, features the party's top brass, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Big Names to Lead BJP's Campaign The list undersc ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): "Operation Sindoor is a glowing testimony to India's growing indigenous prowess, which is a result of the Government's relentless efforts to create a self-reliant defence manufacturing ecosystem within the country," said Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh in Pune on Thursday, according to an official statement. He was elucidating the importance of possessing qualities such as faith and perseverance to the students of Symbiosis Skills and Professional University dur ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday offered the indigenous Akash air defence missile system to Brazil, even as the two countries decided to bolster their defence cooperation as well as explore opportunities for co-development and co-production of weapon systems and platforms.The progress of ongoing defence-related bilateral initiatives, with identification of priority areas for joint work, was reviewed in the meeting between defence minister Rajnath Singh and visiting Brazilian vice president Geraldo ...Read More >
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has expressed frustration with Brazil. India, however, is preparing to sell Brasília its domestically developed Akash missile system. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin in New Delhi and formally proposed the deal. The development marks an important step in India's defence diplomacy and arms export strategy. The Akash missile is a surface-to-air missile designed and developed in India. It can neutralise enemy aircraft, ...Read More >
Pune: India was long "addicted" to importing weapons from foreign nations, but Operation Sindoor stood as a shining example of the country's growing self-reliance in the defence sector, said defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday.Singh said for decades after Independence, India had slipped into a comfort zone when it came to military procurement. "There was neither the political will to domestically produce weapons nor the legal framework to promote defence manufacturing. The youth of the co ...Read More >
The programme at Kiwale campus is expected to be attended by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. On Wednesday, DCP Traffic for Pimpri Chinchwad, Vivek Patil notified the traffic changes. The Pimpri Chinchwad traffic police on Wednesday notified traffic changes that will be in force on Thursday for the proposed visit of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The traffic changes will be in force from 8 am till 2 pm on Thursday in the Bavdhan area. On Thursday morning, Singh is scheduled to preside over t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron on Thursday said that India remains a "top priority partner" for the United Kingdom, describing the visit of the UK's Carrier Strike Group (CSG25) to India as a reflection of the growing strategic and defence partnership between the two countries, as per British High Commisson. "India, as the world's largest democracy and an emerging economic superpower with one of the fastest growing economies in the world, i ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], October 16 (ANI): As the deadline for filing nominations for the first phase of polling in the Bihar Assembly elections nears, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday released its list of star campaigners, while the Mahagathbandhan is yet to announce its seat-sharing arrangement. The BJP, which leads the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar, along with Janata Dal (United), has named prominent figures, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home M ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron on Thursday said that India remains a top priority partner for the United Kingdom, describing the visit of the UK Carrier Strike Group (CSG25) to India as a reflection of the growing strategic and defence partnership between the two countries, as per British High Commisson. India, as the world largest democracy and an emerging economic superpower with one of the fastest growing economies in the world, is a top ...Read More >
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