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Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth is set to lead a high-powered Indian delegation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to participate in the 3rd World Defence Show (WDS) 2026. The delegation includes senior officials from the Department of Defence Production and the Armed Forces. This event, occurring on the
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Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved the Miniratna Category-I status for Yantra India Limited, recognizing its rapid growth and transformation into a profit-making entity. This status allows the company to independently invest up to Rs 500 crore in new projects without government approval, enhancing its potential in defence production
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In a significant announcement, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shripad Naik, highlighted India's remarkable progress towards self-reliance in defence, known as "Atmanirbharta." Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India has shifted from a major importer to a global
Defence Production
A National Seminar on 'Advancing Defence Excellence through Quality Assurance' was held at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi, on November 18, 2025. Keynote speaker Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar emphasized the importance of quality in military equipment for soldier safety and mission success. He called for enhanced collaboration
Titanium Plant
On October 18, 2025, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated a Titanium and Superalloy Materials Plant at PTC Industries’ Strategic Materials Technology Complex in Lucknow. This facility aims to enhance India's self-sufficiency in producing rare materials essential for defense and aerospace, reducing dependence on foreign imports. The plant
BrahMos
On October 18, 2025, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and UP Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at the BrahMos Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow. This facility, part of the UP Defence Industrial Corridor, symbolizes India's growing indigenous defense
Advanced Night Vision
On October 16, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated an Advanced Night Vision factory in Nimmaluru, Andhra Pradesh, aimed at enhancing India's defense capabilities and promoting self-reliance in defense manufacturing. The facility, established by Bharat Electronics Limited with an investment of Rs 360 crore, will produce advanced electro-optical
Operation Sindoor
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh highlighted the success of Operation Sindoor as a reflection of India's growing indigenous defence capabilities during a convocation at Symbiosis Skills and Professional University. He emphasized the government's commitment to achieving a Rs 3 lakh crore defence manufacturing target and Rs
Defence Manufacturing
At the National Conference on Defence Manufacturing, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh emphasized the collective responsibility of all Indians in strengthening the defence sector. He highlighted the unprecedented growth in India's defence production, aiming for Rs. 3 lakh crore in manufacturing and Rs. 50,000 crore in exports by
Defence Manufacturing
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will inaugurate a national conference on 'Opportunities in Defence Manufacturing in the Country' in New Delhi on October 7, 2025. The event aims to strengthen coordination between the Ministry of Defence and State/UT Governments to align industrial policies with the goal of
TASL
On September 23, 2025, India's Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Morocco's Defence Minister Mr. Abdelatif Loudyi inaugurated Tata Advanced Systems Limited's (TASL) defence manufacturing facility in Berrechid, Morocco. This facility, covering 20,000 square meters, will produce the Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) 8x8,
Defence Collaboration
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh emphasized the need for increased collaboration among public and private sectors, research institutes, and academia to enhance India's defence capabilities. Speaking at the STRIDE 2025 seminar, he highlighted the importance of technological superiority and industrial strength in modern warfare. The seminar aimed to