Rajnath Singh to chair Joint Commanders Conference in Jaipur on Op Sindoor anniversary on Thursday
A two-day Joint Commanders Conference is scheduled to begin here on Thursday to discuss organisational planning and other higher priority issues.
A two-day Joint Commanders Conference is scheduled to begin here on Thursday to discuss organisational planning and other higher priority issues.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday called on global maritime players to partner with India’s rapidly expanding shipbuilding industry, stressing that the nation’s shipyards, capable of delivering everything from aircraft carriers to research vessels, are poised to become a global hub for shipbuilding, ship repair, and maritime innovation.
The four DPSUs – Munitions India Limited (MIL), Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), India Optel Limited (IOL), and Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) – were also felicitated on being granted Miniratna (Category-I) status.
“The effective use of Made-in-India equipment by the Armed Forces during Operation Sindoor bolstered India’s reputation both regionally and internationally,” Singh said.
“In all this, India while advocating for the reformation of outdated international structures, stands strong in upholding the international rules-based order,” he said.
Following a bilateral meeting between Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, the two nations issued a joint statement.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Tuesday, underscored the growing importance of innovation and advanced technology in modern warfare, stating that battles today are increasingly being fought through data and algorithms rather than solely on the battlefield.
The key highlight of Singh’s visit will be the bilateral discussions with his Australian counterpart.
The ministers signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation.
The visit which is scheduled from September 22, is at the invitation of Minister Delegate of National Defence of Morocco Abdeltif Loudiyi, and will underscore the growing strategic convergence between India and Morocco.
