Ministry of Defence
The Ministry of Defence of India has signed Letters of Offer and Acceptance with the US government to secure sustainment support for the Indian Navy's fleet of MH-60R helicopters. This deal, valued at approximately Rs 7,995 crore, will extend over five years under the US Foreign Military
Ministry of Defence
The Department of Military Affairs successfully implemented Special Campaign 5.0 from October 2-31, 2025, focusing on cleanliness and reducing public grievances. The campaign identified 5,274 sites, simplified 455 processes, and generated Rs 41.64 crore from scrap disposal. Additionally, 718,898 files were reviewed, freeing up significant space.
Defence Procurement Manual
On October 23, 2025, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh unveiled the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025, set to take effect on November 1, 2025. The manual aims to streamline procurement processes for the Armed Forces, facilitating approximately Rs 1 lakh crore in revenue procurement. Key changes include relaxed liquidated damages,
Ministry of Defence
The Ministry of Defence is actively conducting Special Campaign 5.0 from October 2 to 31, 2025, involving the Armed Forces and defence establishments nationwide. In the first two weeks, 139,484 files were reviewed, 1,443 sites cleaned, and 157 rules simplified, generating Rs. 10.89 crores from scrap
Ministry of Defence
The Ministry of Defence has signed a ₹659.47 crore contract for the procurement of advanced Night Sights for the Indian Army's 7.62 x 51mm Assault Rifles. This deal, involving M/s MKU Ltd and M/s Medbit Technologies Pvt Ltd, aims to enhance the effective range
Ministry of Defence
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has utilized more than 50% of its capital outlay for FY 2025-26 by the end of September 2025, amounting to Rs 92,211.44 crore out of a total allocation of Rs 1,80,000 crore. This expenditure is crucial for the modernization of the
Blood Donation
On October 1, 2025, the Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with the Armed Forces Transfusion Centre, organized a Blood Donation Camp in New Delhi to mark National Voluntary Blood Donation Day. The event, themed 'Give Blood, Give Hope: Together We Save Lives,' saw 202 officials donate blood, emphasizing
Women's Health
The Directorate General of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) organized a Women's Health Awareness event on September 30, 2025, under the 'Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan' initiative. The event featured expert talks on various health topics, including Gynaecology, Nutrition, and Mental Health, and concluded with a
Ministry of Defence
The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth Rs. 62,370 crore with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A for the Indian Air Force. This includes 68 fighters and 29 twin-seaters, with deliveries expected to start in 2027-28. The aircraft will feature
Ex-Servicemen
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth inaugurated a Job Fair for Ex-Servicemen in Delhi, emphasizing the government's commitment to their welfare. Over 1500 ex-servicemen attended, with 40 companies offering more than 750 job vacancies. This event is part of a series of fairs aimed at facilitating re-employment for
Veteran Welfare
The Ministry of Defence's Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Quality Council of India (QCI) on August 26, 2025, to improve pension, healthcare, resettlement, and welfare services for over 63 lakh veterans and their dependents. The MoU aims to enhance digital
COAS Commendation Card
The Ministry of Defence has released the list of individuals awarded the COAS Commendation Card on the occasion of Independence Day 2025. The announcement was made on August 14, 2025, and includes details of the awardees under Operation SINDOOR. Source: Original Link