Rajesh Kumar Singh has succeeded Giridhar Aramane, a 1988-batch IAS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, who superannuated on October 31. Singh is the 1989-batch IAS officer from the Kerala cadre.
India successfully tested the Agni-4 missile on September 6, 2024, from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, validating all operational and technical parameters.
The INS Arighaat is India's second Arihant-class nuclear-powered submarine and will support the existing INS Arihant that was inducted in 2009. India planes to induct a third Arihant-class submarine soon and aims to build at least five of such nuclear submersibles.
During his four-day visit to the US, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with US NSA Jake Sullivan and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin to discuss strategic defence collaborations and deepen bilateral ties. Singh also engaged with leading US defence companies.
During Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to the United States, India and the US signed two significant defence agreements: the Security of Supplies Arrangement (SOSA) and a Memorandum of Agreement on the Assignment of Liaison Officers.
Rajnath Singh takes charge as Defence Minister for a second term, outlining his vision for strengthening national security, achieving self-reliance in defense manufacturing, and boosting defense exports.
These guns will enhance the capability of the Navy and the Coast Guard to accurately engage small targets that pose a threat to ships in an asymmetric environment, both by day and night, the ministry said.
Yearender 2023: There have been substantial achievements in the field of defence in the year 2023. The Ministry of Defence has taken several significant steps to boost the Armed Forces. As the year 2023 draws to a close, here's a quick roundup of the country's top defence achievements this year.
INS Tarmugli: The Ministry of Defence said that after a detailed examination of the returned ship, a decision was taken to refurbish, repair, and re-induct her into the force levels of the Indian Navy.
Armed Forces Flag Day, observed annually on December 7th, pays homage to the Indian armed forces' sacrifices. Originating in 1949, the day honors martyrs from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and defense forces. With a focus on dignity and patriotism, it highlights families who lost loved ones.
The Ministry of Defence recently approved plans to acquire 26 Rafale M fighter jets by Dassault Aviation for the Indian Navy.
Under the agreement, Airbus delivered the first 16 aircraft in "fly-away" condition from its final assembly line in Seville by 2025 and the subsequent 40 aircraft will be manufactured in India.
This is the first of eight such ships being built by GRSE for the Navy. Eight more ASWSWC are being built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd.
Indian Navy: The ship, named 'Ikshak' which means 'Guide', is being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) and Larson and Toubro (L&T).
Defence Secretary of India: Before assuming the charge, Giridhar Aramane visited the National War Memorial and paid obeisance to the fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives in order to protect the country.
Defence Ministry has signed a contract with BrahMos Aerospace for the acquisition of additional dual-role capable surface-to-surface BrahMos missiles at an approximate cost of Rs 1,700 crore under the 'Buy-Indian' category.
The country's defence exports are chiefly to the US, the Philippines and other countries in the South-East Asia, the Middle-East and Africa.
The 10% reservation will be implemented in the Indian Coast Guard and defence civilian posts, and all the 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings. This reservation would be in addition to existing reservation for ex-servicemen.
The procurement proposals were approved by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the ministry said.
The MoD had said on February 22 that as many as 973 exhibitors, including 121 foreign exhibitors from 63 countries, had registered for Asia's largest exhibition on land, naval and homeland security systems.
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