Raksha Mantri & French Minister of Armed Forces hold 5th Annual Defence Dialogue in Paris
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh conducted the 5th Annual Defence Dialogue with French Minister of Armed Forces Mr Sebastien Lecornu in Paris late on October 11, 2023, before concluding his two-nation Europe tour. The two Ministers discussed a wide range of topics from the assessment of regional situation to the ongoing military-to-military engagements, with a focus […]
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh meets CEOs of top French defence companies in Paris
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on October 11, 2023, visited the Safran Engine Division’s R&D Centre at Gennevilliers near Paris, France during the second and final leg of his two-nation tour. During his visit to the Centre, he witnessed the latest developments in aero-engine technology. Mr Olivier Andries, Global CEO Safran welcomed the Raksha Mantri […]
Raksha Mantri meets top Italian defence industry leaders in Rome
On the second day of his visit to Italy, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh met the CEOs and other top industry leaders of Italian defence companies in Rome on October 10, 2023. During the meeting, the Raksha Mantri recalled his warm meeting with Italian Defence Minister Mr Guido Crosetto & the defence agreement concluded on […]
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh holds talks with Italian Defence Minister Mr Guido Crosetto in Rome; Discusses opportunities in defence industrial cooperation
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held talks with Italian Defence Minister Mr Guido Crosetto in Rome on October 09, 2023, on the first leg of his visit to Italy and France. During the meeting, both sides discussed a host of defence cooperation issues, including training, sharing of information, maritime exercises and maritime security. The focus […]
India’s defence sector is riding on the boat of innovation: Shri Rajnath Singh
To promote ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence and innovation, a number of big-ticket announcements were made by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh during the plenary session of ‘Swavlamban 2.0’, the two-day seminar of Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO), which commenced in New Delhi on October 04, 2023. The main highlight was the release of the fifth Positive […]
Raksha Mantri unveils several digital initiatives of Defence Accounts Department during its 276th Annual Day celebrations
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launched several digital initiatives of Defence Accounts Department (DAD) during its 276th Annual Day celebrations at Delhi Cantt. on October 01, 2023. The initiatives include an integrated defence finance dashboard for Ministry of Defence ‘SARANSH’ – Summary of Accounts, Budget and Expenditure for Raksha Mantralaya; BISWAS – Bill Information and Work […]
Swachhata Hi Sewa: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh leads cleanliness & plantation activities at Delhi Cantt
As part of ‘Swachhata Hi Sewa’ campaign, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh presided over a special cleanliness programme ‘Ek Taarikh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath’ organised by Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) at its premises in Delhi Cantt. on October 01, 2023. The Raksha Mantri led the shramdaan activities, which included a cleanliness drive, beautification of common […]
Text of RM’s speech on Defence Accounts Department Day
सबसे पहले मैं, Defence Accounts Department के सभी अधिकारियों और कर्मचारियों को, Defence Accounts Department के स्थापना दिवस की बहुत-बहुत बधाई देता हूँ। आप लोगों को, मैं एक और बात पर बधाई देना चाहता हूं। अभी मैं CGDA office की साफ-सफाई का जायज़ा ले रहा था। यकीन मानिए, यहाँ का परिसर देखकर मेरा मन […]
Complexities & untapped potential of Indo-Pacific region demand concerted efforts for a prosperous, secure & inclusive future: Raksha Mantri
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called for collective wisdom and concerted efforts to deal with the complexities of the Indo-Pacific Region, while tapping its full potential, to ensure a future marked by prosperity, security & inclusivity, in consonance with the ancient Indian ethos of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (The World is One Family) and the G-20 motto ‘One Earth, One […]
C-295 will bolster the medium lift tactical capability of IAF: Shri Rajnath Singh
Bharat Drone Shakti 2023, a first-of-its-kind drone exhibition cum display was inaugurated by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at Air Force Station, Hindan in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh on September 25, 2023. It has been jointly organised by Indian Air Force (IAF) and Drone Federation of India (DFI). The two-day event, which is being held on […]