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According to the statement, Rajnath Singh added that all issues at the LAC need to be resolved in accordance with existing bilateral agreements and commitments. India has been maintaining that its ties with China cannot be normal unless there is peace in the border areas. Rajnath Singh also reiterated that violation of existing agreements has eroded the entire basis of bilateral relations and disengagement at the border will logically be followed with de-escalation. The meeting between the two defence ministers took place days after the Indian and Chinese armies held 18th round of military talks on ending the border row. In the Corps Commander talks on April 23, the two sides agreed to stay in close touch and work out a mutually acceptable solution to the remaining issues in eastern Ladakh at the earliest. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today also held bilateral meetings with his Kazakh and Tajikistani counterparts on the sidelines of the SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi. Singh held separate bilateral meetings with Kazakhstan Defence Minister Colonel General Ruslan Zhaxylykov and the Minister of Defence of Tajikistan Colonel General Sherali Mirzo. The theme of India's Chairmanship of SCO in 2023 is 'Secure-SCO'. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is an intergovernmental organization established in 2001. The SCO members include Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan besides India. Apart from the member states, two observer...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will host Defence Ministers’ Conclave on February 14 on the sidelines of Aero India 2023. It will comprise defence ministers of friendly countries who will attend Aero India 2023. “The conclave would address aspects related to deepening cooperation for capacity building (through investments, R&D, joint venture, co-development, co-production and provisioning of defence equipment), training, space, AI and maritime security to grow together with the broad theme Shared Prosperity through Enhanced Engagements in Defence (SPEED),” the Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Tuesday. The conclave is an opportunity for defence ministers of all friendly foreign countries and India to engage with each other to carry forward the Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ for a secure and prosperous future for generations to come, it added. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a campaign for ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India) in the defence sector, which is aimed at increasing indigenous defence manufacturing and production capability to develop a self-sufficient defence ecosystem, involving like-minded nations in developing a reliable supply chain free of exploitation and disruptions by certain players; and provide affordable and robust defence equipment to friendly countries. The Ministry said that the Indian defence sector had shown promising growth despite the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. India is shift...

Defence minister Rajnath Singh will host a conclave of his counterparts on Tuesday on the sidelines of the 14th Aero India 2023, Asia’s biggest military airshow, in Bengaluru. Defence minister Rajnath Singh at Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru. (ANI / PIB) In a statement, the defence ministry said ministers of foreign-friendly countries and India will engage in carrying forward Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ vision for a secure and prosperous future at the conclave. The conclave is themed “Shared Prosperity Through Enhanced Engagements in Defence.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated Aero India 2023 and likened New India to a fighter pilot who “thinks fast, thinks far and takes quick decisions.” He highlighted the potential of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and how the country’s quest for self-reliance had unlocked “new alternatives and opportunities” for the world. Over 800 defence firms, representatives of around 100 foreign countries, 32 defence ministers, air chiefs of 29 air forces, and 73 CEOs of foreign and Indian original equipment manufacturers are participating in the 14th edition of the biennial airshow. As many as 251 memorandums of understanding worth more than ₹75,000 crore are expected to be signed during the five-day airshow.

Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is in Maldives this week. Maldives has remained one of India’s key maritime partners in the Indian Ocean neighborhood. The visit assumes strategic importance in the context of China’s greater military influence and assertiveness in the Indian Ocean region. During the visit, Singh and Maldivian Defense Minister Mariya Didi agreed to strengthen their bilateral defense and security cooperation while “upholding a rules-based order.” Singh also met with the Maldivian foreign minister, Abdulla Shahid, and the two discussed issues around bilateral defense cooperation and infrastructure development partnership. In a press release prior to the visit, the Indian Ministry of Defense said the visit is aimed to bring closer cooperation between India and Maldives “to effectively address shared challenges, including maritime security, terrorism, radicalization, piracy, trafficking, organized crime and natural disasters.” Both countries also bring to bear the Indian policy vision of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region), its “Neighborhood First” policy, and Maldives’ “India First” policy to understand and respond to the requirements of each other in terms of policy and capabilities. According to another press release issued by the ministry, the two defense ministers discussed “issues of mutual defense cooperation and new initiatives to strengthen defense and security partnership.” In line with India’s efforts at stepping up the capability ...

Bengaluru: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hosted the Defence & Deputy Defence Ministers of 27 countries at the Defence Ministers’ Conclave held on the sidelines of Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru on Tuesday. The broad theme of the conclave was ‘Shared Prosperity through Enhanced Engagements in Defence’ (SPEED). It sought to address aspects related to deepening cooperation for capacity building (through investments, R&D, joint ventures, co-development, co-production and provisioning of defence equipment), training, space, AI and maritime security to grow together. In his inaugural address, the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted India’s views on the need for greater cooperation in an increasingly complex global security scenario at the defence ministers’ conclave on the sidelines of Aero India 2023. US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin arrives in New Delhi, to hold talks with Rajnat Singh during visit 'UN needs to be more democratic and representative': Defence Minister Rajnath Singh “India offers an enhanced defence partnership to the friendly foreign nations. We offer a partnership that is accommodative of the national priorities and capacities. We want to build with you, we want to create with you and we want to develop with you,” Rajnath Singh said. He stated that the theme of the event ‘SPEED’ characterises the present era wherein geopolitical and security realities are shifting at hitherto unwitnessed speed. He called for real-time collaboration to respond to such fa...

Last Updated: 10 January 2023 The Indian Defence Minister (Rakshā Mantrī) is the head of the Ministry of Defence and a high-ranking Minister of the Government of India. The Defence Minister is one of the most Senior Offices in the Union Council of Ministers as well as being a high-level minister in the Union Cabinet. The Indian Defence Minister additionally serves as President of the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, and as Chancellor of the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology and of the National Defence University. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) [Rakshā Mantrālaya] is charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government relating directly to National Security and the Indian Armed Forces. The current Defence Minister of India is Rajnath Singh. # Header Details 1 Style The Honourable 2 Member Of Union Cabinet 3 Reports To Prime Minister 4 Appointer President of India (On The Advice of the Prime Minister) 5 Term Length 5 Years 6 Formation 15 August 1947 7 First Holder Baldev Singh 8 Present Minister Rajnath Singh 9 Present MoS Ajay Bhatt 10 Website Facts About Ministry Of Defence • The first Indian Defence Minister was Baldev Singh Chokkar, who served in Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s cabinet during 1947–52. • The President of India is the Ceremonial Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces in India. • The Indian Armed Forces (including the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Indian Navy) and the Indian Coast Guard under the Min...

• • • • Rajnath Singh to host Defence Ministers’ Conclave at Aero India 2023 Rajnath Singh to host Defence Ministers’ Conclave at Aero India 2023 The Ministry of Defence said that the campaign for ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ in the defence sector is aimed towards developing a self-sufficient defence ecosystem, with an increase in indigenous defence manufacturing and production capability. Defence minister Rajnath Singh will host Defence Ministers’ Conclave on February 14 on the sidelines of the “The conclave would address aspects related to deepen cooperation for capacity building (through investments, R&D, joint venture, co-development, co-production and provisioning of defence equipment), training, space, AI and maritime security to grow together with the broad theme ‘Shared Prosperity through Enhanced Engagements in Defence (SPEED).The conclave is an opportunity for defence ministers of all foreign friendly countries and India to engage with each other to carry forward the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ for a secure and prosperous future for generations to come,” Ministry of Defence (MoD) in a release. “The aerospace market is expanding in India with an exponential rise in demand for military equipment by defence forces. The aerospace industry is also gearing up majorly to cater to the demand of aircraft, UAVs and communication systems. The opportunities in the aerospace industry for the Indian industries will enhance favourable d...

Summary Aero India 2023 Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Aero India 2023 on February 13. The five-day event is taking place at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru to showcase India's growth in aerospace and defence capabilities. From sorties, aerobatic and mid-air formations, viewers will witness a range of performances and get to see indigenous equipment at the Asia's biggest aero show. Stay tunes in to this blog for LIVE Updates from Aero India show 2023. India does not want to remain an assembly workshop; Manufacturing cutting-edge products need of the hour to attain ‘Aatmanirbharta’:Rajnath Singh Rajnath Singh addressed over 70 CEOs of Indian and global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) at a roundtable event during Aero India 2023. He called upon industry leaders to support the government's efforts towards achieving self-reliance in the defence sector by designing, developing, and manufacturing cutting-edge products using critical technologies.He asserted that India does not want to remain just an assembly workshop and is looking to engage with friendly countries in defence and security based on sharing expertise and capabilities under the ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ vision of PMModi. He assured industry leaders that the government is open to new ideas and is committed to fully harness the energy, entrepreneurial spirit and capability of private sector partners in the area of defence production. Aero India: US Air Force's F-35...

Elaborating on the achievements of the country under the BJP government, the Defence Minister said India's domestic defence production has reached more than one lakh crore. "We are working to build a developed India by 2047. Seven years ago, India's defence export used to be 9,500 crores. Today, that has increased to more than 16,000 crores," he told IEC 2023. The government is working to make India self-sufficient in the defence sector. "We are the first government to impose a ban on the import of arms. Line replacement units including, arms, ammunition, missiles and other types of defence-related equipment will be manufactured in our country, and we will not depend on any other country in the world. We have said it clearly -- Talking about infrastructure development, the minister said that a 10 km to 12 km highway used to be constructed per day in the country. Now, it has increased to 37 kilometres per day. "Our villages along the borders areas were ignored till date. We have now connected them to the rest of the cities of the country through roads," he claimed while speaking at