Rajnath Singh Archives - Page 7 of 13

Defence Minister Asks French Companies to Modernize Indian Defence Industry

Admin - October 10, 2019

New Delhi. In keeping with the Government’s policy of modernizing the defence sector, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh sought collaboration of French companies to modernize India’s shipyards and defence platforms by infusion of technology and...

India, France Will Continue to Grow and Contribute to Global Peace, Prosperity and Environmental Sustainability: DefMin

Admin - October 8, 2019

Marignac, France. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on October 8 emphasised on the focus to equip Indian Air Force and enhance its capabilities, saying that the new Rafale Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) will make...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Holds Talks with French President Emmanuel Macron

Admin - October 8, 2019

Paris. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron in Paris on October 8. The Defence Minister had arrived in Paris on October 7 for a two-day official...

Defence Minister Leaves for France October 7 for Handover of Rafale Aircraft

Admin - October 6, 2019

New Delhi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh leaves on two-day visit to France on October seven to participate in the hand over ceremony of the Rafale aircraft. A day after his reaching Paris, he will meet...

Monetary Assistance to Battle Casualty Quadrupled

Admin - October 6, 2019

New Delhi. In a move to boost the morale of the armed forces, the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has in principle approved quadrupling the monetary assistance to Next of Kin (NoK) of all categories...

Defence production to reach USD 26 billion by 2025, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Admin - October 4, 2019

New Delhi. India has set the target to reach USD 26 billion in defence production by 2025 by encouraging private sector participation in the defence and homeland security sectors, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh....

Indian Navy builds up case for third aircraft carrier to counter China

Admin - October 4, 2019

New Delhi: Concerned over the construction of aircraft carriers by China at a rapid pace which could be a threat to India’s maritime capability, Indian Navy plans to take up again its long-pending case...

Navy Ready to Defend Against all Threats says Defence Minister

Admin - September 29, 2019

New Delhi. The Indian Navy is ready to defend the country against all threats, asserted Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as he spent a day at sea on board aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya. Addressing Naval personnel...

Dry Dock for Aircraft Carrier in Mumbai Launched

Admin - September 28, 2019

New Delhi: It was indeed an engineering feat that cost the Navy Rs 1,320 crore, the dry dock — measuring 281 metres in length, 45 mteres in width and 16.7 metres in depth —...

Defence Minister Launches Navy’s First New Stealth Frigate INS ‘Nilgiri’

Admin - September 28, 2019

New Delhi: In yet another boost to the country’s Naval strength, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh September 28 launched the first of the seven new stealth frigates INS ‘Nilgiri’ in what he said was the...

Indigenous Production for Indian Navy Formulated, says Defence Minister

Admin - September 26, 2019

New Delhi: Indigenisation plan for the Indian Navy under Make in India programme will enable domestic development of equipment and systems over the next 15 years, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Chennai. Speaking at...

L&T-Built ICGS Varaha Commissioned

Admin - September 25, 2019

Chennai. Larsen & Toubro-built 51st defence vessel ICGS Varaha was commissioned into the service of Indian Coast Guard at the hands of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Chennai on September 25. Demonstrating the unique...

Defence Minister Calls for Round-the-clock Vigil from All Agencies to Secure Maritime Domain

Admin - September 25, 2019

New Delhi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for a 24x7 vigil, co-ordination and pro-active approach from all agencies in the maritime domain to thwart any potential threat posed by 'non-state' as well as...