Defence Ministry News

The Defence Ministry's roadmap aims to equip the Army, Navy, and Air Force with cutting-edge technologies such as laser weapons and advanced drones, strengthening the country’s defense capabilities over the next 15 years.

The Defence Ministry aims to fast-track acquisitions, boost Make-in-India projects and overhaul procurement after the military offensive against Pakistan.

At a time when the Operation Sindoor is still on, the Defence Acquisition Council, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is scheduled to meet this week to take up proposals worth over Rs one lakh crore for modernising the defence forces are expected to be taken up for clearance.

The Ministry of Defence has approved a fast-track plan to arm the Indian Army with new-generation weapons sourced from domestic firms.

CDS General Anil Chauhan, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane attended the meeting.

BEL had also supplied the Akash Missile System to the IAF, for which it has now secured the maintenance contract.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited ( informed that the Defence Ministry has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH)  

The Defence Minister stated that the government's focus had been on strengthening the Defence forces with a focus on self-reliance.

The budgetary allocation to the Defence for FY24-25 is higher by approximately one lakh crore (18.35 percent) than the allocation for FY 2022-23 and 4.72 percent more than the allocation for FY23-24. 

Indian Air Force is also working to equip the combat aircraft with modern technologies including indigenous advanced radars, avionics and weapon systems.

The Indian Army has already issued a tender for buying 307 Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) along with one for finding a mounted gun system for its requirements along borders with China and Pakistan.

As per the proposals, the Indian Navy will get 22 single-seated Rafale Marine aircraft along with four trainer aircraft.

India showcased its military might and vibrant cultural heritage during the 74th Republic Day Parade held on January 26 this year, with 'Nari Shakti' being a dominant theme.

Defense Ministry has approved a defense deal worth 10,000 crores. Three training aircraft will be bought for 6800 crores. Along with this, three training ships will be purchased. Watch100 big headlines of the day in this report.

Before the budget session, there has been a stir in the Ministry of Finance due to the exposure of the espionage network. Since then, the investigative agencies and the government are on alert mode. In this case, a data entry operator named Sumit has been arrested by the Delhi Police. Sumit was working in the Ministry of Finance on contract. He is accused of spying for money.

'Pralay' ballistic missile: The proposal to acquire 'Pralay' ballistic missile is also important as it comes at a time when the Indian forces are working on the creation of a rocket force that has been in discussion at the highest levels in the Defence Ministry. 

Rajnath Singh urged the DAD to spend more in order to enhance India’s combat readiness He emphasised that there must not be any wastage in the budget

The first series of Made-in-India Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) will be inducted into the Indian Air Force inventory Defence minister Rajnath Singh will attend the induction ceremony These indigenous choppers will be able to partake in aerial combat

Lt General Anil Chauhan will be India's next Chief of Defence Staff He will also function as Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Military Affairs His appointment was confirmed by the Ministry of Defence