Tag: Defence Ministry
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Defence Ministry approves 24 acquisition proposals
It is pertinent to mention that 21 proposals, worth Rs 82,127 crore (97.4 per cent), are approved for procurement from indigenous sources.
December 22, 2022 -
Defence Ministry clears arms procurement worth Rs 28,732cr for Army
These proposals will enhance the overall combat prowess of the armed forces along the northern and western borders.
July 27, 2022 -
India, China agree to maintain dialogue to resolve issues: Defence Ministry
A day after the 16th round of the India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting was held on the Indian side of the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point, the Defence Ministry on Monday said that "both sides agreed to stay in close contact and maintain dialogue through military and diplomatic channels".
July 19, 2022 -
Panel set up for performance audit of Defence Ministry
The committee, headed by the defence secretary, will advise Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on measures to be taken for overall improvement and the strengthening of internal oversight and risk management framework in various aspects of the functioning of the ministry.
July 15, 2022 -
3 private banks to provide services for Defence procurement
Till now, only authorised public sector banks were utilised to provide services like issuance of letters of credit and direct bank transfers to the ministry for overseas procurement.
July 7, 2022 -
Defence Ministry panel to meet on Agnipath on July 8
Under the scheme, around 46,000 soldiers will be recruited between the ages of 17-and-a-half years and 21 years into the three services on a contract basis for four years.
July 6, 2022 -
S.Korea’s Defence Ministry begins relocation for prez office
As moving trucks showed up at the compound, officials were busy carrying packages and preparing to get confidential papers shredded.
April 8, 2022 -
Russia claims militia backed by it took control Valerianovka, other cities
On Saturday morning, high-precision long-range weapons attacked Ukraine's military infrastructure.
March 12, 2022 -
Ukraine crisis: Some Russian forces return to bases
Russia has amassed more than 100,000 troops near the Ukrainian border.
February 15, 2022 -
Defence Ministry took major initiatives in 2021 to make India self-reliant
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh handed over five Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed products to the armed forces and other security
January 1, 2022 -
PM Modi inaugurates defence office complexes; slams critics of Central Vista project
Modi said that with the inauguration of the complexes today, India has taken another step in developing the country's capital according to the needs and aspirations of a new India in the 75th year of India’s independence.
September 16, 2021 -
BRO constructs highest motorable road in the world in Eastern Ladakh
The BRO has achieved the feat due to the grit and resilience of its personnel who work in treacherous terrain and extreme weather conditions.
August 4, 2021 -
Defending India
With challenges on two fronts, India would have to gradually raise its defence spending to deal with increasing external threats
February 8, 2021 -
India to conduct large-scale military exercise next week
The joint force would execute multi-domain, high intensity offensive and defensive manoeuvres in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal and carry out amphibious landing operations, air-landed operation, helicopters-borne insertion of special forces from sea.
January 23, 2021 -
Sub-machine gun designed by DRDO successfully completes Defence Ministry’s user trials
The successful completion of trials has paved the way for this 5.56x30 mm gun's induction into the armed forces, the defence ministry said in a statement.
December 11, 2020 -
Rajnath Singh approves proposal to expand NCC in 173 border, coastal districts
'About one-third of the girls will be part of a total of one lakh cadets from 173 border and coastal districts who will be inducted into the NCC,' said the Defence Ministry statement.
August 16, 2020 -
Construction of strategic roads, bridges to be expedited, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
After the standoff began on May 5, the government had told the BRO to continue with its infrastructure projects in eastern Ladakh.
July 8, 2020