The Latest Breaking News from Rajnath Singh

HAL out, Tata and L&T in: IAF pushes ahead with private firms to fulfil India’s AMCA fifth-generation jet dream

India's ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program has advanced with the Defence Ministry inviting bids from private firms for its development. Three consortia, including Tata Advanced Systems and Larsen & Toubro, are vying to build the stealth fighter. Stringent timelines aim for the first prototype flight within 30 months,…

The Economic Times · May 28

Defence Ministry issues RFP for indigenous 5th-gen Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft project to 3 shortlisted bidders

India's Defence Ministry has issued a Request for Proposal for its indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft project. Three companies are shortlisted. This initiative aims to boost India's defence capabilities. A new flight testing centre is being established to accelerate development. The AMCA is designed for the Indian Air Force…

The Economic Times · May 27

PM Modi completes 12 years in office; BJP, Union ministers hail his leadership

On May 26, 2014, Modi took charge as India's Prime Minister with landslide victory. He got re-elected with a bigger mandate in 2019 and again became the prime minister for the 3rd time in 2024.

The Economic Times · May 26

'Our discussion today will further strengthen defence cooperation': Rajnath Singh during bilateral talks in Vietnam

India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Vietnamese counterpart Phan Van Giang in Hanoi. They reviewed defence ties and regional security. The meeting marked ten years of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Both nations agreed to expand cooperation in maritime security and defence industry.

The Economic Times · May 19

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays homage to Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Hanoi, Vietnam. He paid tribute to Ho Chi Minh on his birth anniversary. Singh held important discussions to boost defence cooperation and strategic ties between India and Vietnam. The visit also included talks on potential BrahMos missile system supply. This trip is part of a…

The Economic Times · May 19

Rajnath Singh embarks on 4-day trip to Vietnam and South Korea

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is on a four-day visit to Vietnam and South Korea to bolster strategic defence cooperation, including joint production of military hardware. The trip aims to strengthen defence industrial partnerships, enhance maritime collaboration, and promote peace in the Indo-Pacific region. Discussions will also cover the South China…

The Economic Times · May 18

Defence Minister begins Vietnam, South Korea visit to boost defence, Indo-Pacific cooperation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh embarks on a crucial visit to Vietnam and South Korea. The trip aims to bolster strategic military ties and defense industry collaborations. Discussions will focus on enhancing maritime security and promoting stability in the Indo-Pacific region. This visit follows recent agreements with Vietnam and South Korea,…

The Economic Times · May 18

Great Nicobar project a recipe for ecological disaster: Jairam Ramesh to Defence minister

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has alerted Defence Minister Rajnath Singh about the Great Nicobar Island Project. He states the project in its current form is a recipe for ecological disaster. Ramesh suggests alternative measures proposed by naval officers to strengthen India's defence. These alternatives would cause less damage to the…

The Economic Times · May 17

Rajnath Singh, Chandrababu Naidu launch Rs 15,803 crore AMCA project in Andhra Pradesh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu initiated a significant defence project in Andhra Pradesh. The Rs 15,803-crore Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft infrastructure project was launched. This initiative is set to create thousands of jobs and boost India's defence manufacturing capabilities. The leaders also inaugurated other defence…

The Economic Times · May 15

Modern warfare respects no silos, success to rely on forces' integration across domains: Rajnath Singh

In a video message played at the defence conclave 'Kalam & Kavach' at Manekshaw Centre here, Singh said, "A nation's strength will increasingly depend on how quickly its defence forces, laboratories and industries think and act as one."

The Economic Times · May 14