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TopicDefence Minister Rajnath Singh

Topic: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh Launches Innovation Challenges for Indian Armed Forces

New Delhi: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh launched the third edition of Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI 3.0) challenge and the 13th...

Govt ‘cautiously optimistic’ of easing tensions with China at LAC, Rajnath tells Army

Top military commanders from both sides to hold a meeting this month where certain critical decisions are set to be taken on the matter of easing tensions.

Indian Coast Guard commanders gather for strategic conference

The conference was inaugurated by the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at the Coast Guard Headquarters.

First Tejas Mk1 A to be delivered to IAF by October-end, Israeli software iterations completed

The first Tejas will be delivered with Category B engines, reserve engines which may have been used before or came in and remained unused as part of earlier deal with GE for Tejas series.

After Rajnath Singh flags Tejas engine delay with US, GE comes up with new delivery schedule

The American firm was to deliver 99 engines starting March this year to cater to the Air Force’s order of 83 LCA Mk1A inked in 2021.

Centre operationalises 220 kV Srinagar-Leh Line to connect Ladakh border areas with National Grid

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Wednesday that transmission infrastructure in NE states is also being strengthened, adding that govt is ‘fully committed’ towards border development.

‘Need broader, deeper analysis by military leadership’: Rajnath flags China, Bangladesh, ongoing conflicts

Defence Minister also stressed on evolving a joint military vision and preparing for future challenges. He released a joint doctrine for amphibious operations during the meet.

During Rajnath Singh’s ongoing visit, US approves sale of anti-submarine warfare sonobuoys to India

The Anti-Submarine Warfare Sonobuoys will be integrated with Indian Navy’s Romeo helicopters. US says this proposed $52.8 mn sale will help strengthen US-India strategic relationship.

SOSA done, India & US now aim for RDP. A look at these two critical defence agreements

SOSA was signed on the sidelines of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s ongoing visit to America. RDP, which will be legally binding, is next step.

India & US ‘natural allies, destined to be together’, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

During his visit to the US at the invitation of US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin, Singh met the Indian diaspora community in Washington DC.

On Camera

Bihar mimics 19th-century American South. Citizenship is now weaponised to exclude voters

Disenfranchisement by institutional fiat is profoundly undemocratic. The effect of the ECI's new documentary process in Bihar will tilt the scales in favour of the BJP.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.