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At the Valedictory Ceremony of the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration's 100th Foundation Course, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh extolled Operation Sindoor as a prime example of effective civil-military coordination. Singh highlighted the successful integration of India's administrative machinery with the armed forces to relay
India-Indonesia
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will co-chair the third India–Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue with Indonesia's Minister of Defense, Mr. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, in New Delhi on November 27, 2025. The meeting aims to enhance bilateral defence cooperation, focusing on regional security and exploring new collaboration avenues. The dialogue
India-Indonesia
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin are set to co-chair the third India–Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi on November 27, 2025. This meeting aims to discuss regional security and multilateral relations, further deepening bilateral military cooperation. The dialogue underscores the historical and
India-Indonesia
India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Indonesian counterpart, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, are set to co-chair the third India–Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi on November 27, 2025. The discussions will focus on regional security, multilateral issues, and strengthening bilateral defence collaboration. This visit highlights the increasing
DHTI
The Defence Headquarters Training Institute (DHTI) has strengthened its commitment to enhancing India's public sector training ecosystem by signing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the National Academy of Direct Taxes (NADT) and the V. V. Giri National Labour Institute (VVGNLI). These agreements, formalized on November 26, 2025, seek
Defence Innovation
At the Swavlamban 2025 seminar, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized India's transition into a golden era of defence innovation, driven by young entrepreneurs and a proactive approach to national security. He urged the private sector to adopt a profit-plus strategy, enhancing domestic manufacturing and reducing import dependency. The
shipbuilding
At the Samudra Utkarsh seminar, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh emphasized the potential of India's shipbuilding industry, urging global partners to collaborate in developing next-gen maritime capabilities. He highlighted India's integrated shipbuilding ecosystem, showcasing flagship projects like the INS Vikrant and the role of Indian shipyards in
Rajnath Singh
In his address at the Delhi Defence Dialogue, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh emphasized the need for India to transition from a technology consumer to a creator. He called for building systems that facilitate the seamless adoption of new technologies, highlighting the importance of collaboration among soldiers, scientists, startups, and
India
During the second India-ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Informal Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh emphasized India's role as a responsible superpower in the Indo-Pacific. The meeting focused on enhancing defence cooperation, with initiatives announced for women in UN peacekeeping and defence think-tank interactions. ASEAN ministers praised
US-India Defence Partnership
On October 31, 2025, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met during the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, where they signed a 10-year framework for a major defence partnership. This agreement aims to enhance bilateral defence cooperation, ensuring a free and
ASEAN
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will participate in the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting - Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on November 1, 2025. He will address the forum on the 15-year reflection of ADMM-Plus and its future direction. An informal meeting of ASEAN-India Defence Ministers will occur on
defence self-reliance
During a recent address, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh highlighted the successful use of Made-in-India equipment in Operation Sindoor, emphasizing the importance of self-reliance in defense manufacturing. He urged the domestic industry to focus on innovation, production of subsystems, and dominating supply chains. The government aims to enhance defense exports