Speaking about the evolving warfare across the globe, Singh said they have become more unpredictable and asymmetric.
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has seized over 179 boats and arrested 1,683 personnel for illegally entering Indian waters in the last 10 years.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will participate in Exercise INIOCHOS-25, a prestigious multinational air exercise at Andravida Air Base in Greece, the Defence Ministry said on Sunday.
Israel's Security Cabinet has approved the establishment of a controversial new directorate to coordinate the "voluntary relocation" of Palestinians from Gaza to third countries, the Defence Ministry said in a statement on Sunday.
The agreements, finalised in the presence of Defence Secretary R K Singh, will provide critical logistical support to the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Indian Navy.
India is undergoing a transformative phase, positioning itself as a global leader in defence innovation and aerospace technology, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during the valedictory address at the 15th Aero India in Bengaluru, Karnataka, today.
Israel's defence ministry announced on Tuesday it has signed deals worth about 1 billion shekels (276 million US dollars) with defence contractor Elbit Systems to boost domestic arms production amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
In a major boost to Aatmanirbhar Bharat, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Monday signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for 240 AL-31FP Aero Engines for Su-30MKI aircraft at a cost of over Rs 26,000 crore.
"You are an important link between the Armed Forces and the rest of the civilian government. There is a need to further strengthen your capabilities for enhanced efficiency," the defence minister said while addressing the 83rd AFHQ Civilian Services Day here.
This MoU will help MSMEs and emerging companies in the defence sector to scale-up their business operations, explore new markets and fund their R&D activities, it said.
