The defence ministry on Thursday sealed a deal with a Nagpur-based company for supply of 10,00,000 hand grenades to the Indian Army at an approximate cost of Rs 409 crore.

Defence ministry seals Rs 409-crore contract to procure hand grenades for Indian Army

The defence ministry on Monday approved the procurement of arms and military equipment worth Rs 2,290 crore including around 72,000 Sig Sauer assault rifles from the United States, officials said.

Defence Ministry approves acquisition of military hardware worth Rs 2,290 crore

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal for the contribution of one day salary by employees of Ministry of Defence to the PM CARES fund to fight COVID-19.

Ministry of Defence staff contribute one-day salary to PM CARES fund 

The Ministry of Defence on Thursday signed the capital acquisition contract with Israel Weapons Industries for procurement of 16,479 Light Machine Guns (LMGs) at a cost of Rs 880 crore with the approval of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Defence Ministry signs Rs 880 cr contract for Light Machine Guns with Israeli firm

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India to get it's first CDS; A step towards defence mordernisation

Tough negotiations by the Defence Ministry's finance wing and the Indian Air Force (IAF) with the state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have helped in getting the price of the 83 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) deal by over Rs 10,000 crore.

Defence Ministry, IAF bring down 83 LCA deal cost by over Rs 10,000 crore

Hundreds of jihadists attacked a Niger military camp near the border with Mali with shelling and mortars, killing 71 soldiers, the defence ministry said Wednesday.

Islamist militants kill 71 in attack on Niger military camp: Defence ministry

Pakistan Supreme Court issues notice to the defence ministry.

SC puts a hold on Bajwa tenure extension

Eighteen Islamic State terrorists along with 24 women and 31 children surrendered to Afghan forces in Achin district, the defence ministry said in a statement on Saturday.

18 Islamic State terrorists surrender to Afghan forces in Achin district: Defence Ministry

While Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set the target of five trillion dollar economy by 2024, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that with the talent India possesses, in 10-15 years we will become 10 trillion dollar economy.

India will become USD 10 trillion economy in 10-15 years: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that Indian Armed forces have the capability to give a befitting reply to those who try to cast their evil eye on the country.

Armed forces capable to retaliate to those trying to cast evil eye on India: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday inaugurated `Col Chewang Rinchen Setu`, a strategically important bridge, over Shyok river in Ladakh region. The 430-meter-long bridge has been built by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and connects Durbuk and Daulat Beg Oldie in Eastern Ladakh.

Siachen area opens for tourists as Rajnath Singh inaugurates strategic bridge in eastern Ladakh

Amid complaints of favouritism in its medical branch, the powers of transfer and deployment of doctors in the Army have been given to the Army Headquarters. "After the complaints were received from different quarters about favouritism in transfers and postings of doctors in the Army, it has now been decided that these matters would now be handled by the Adjutant General`s branch," Army sources told.

To do away with 'favouritism' charges, Army Headquarters takes charge of doctors' postings

Afghanistan's badly stretched police are taking heavy casualties as attempts build to set up peace talks with Taliban militants, prompting a move to pull back from vulnerable outposts across the country.

Afghan police pull back from isolated outposts as losses mount

The Ministry of Defence in its annual report on Thursday slammed Pakistan for avoiding to take "action against Jihadi and internationally proscribed terror outfits that target Pakistan’s neighbours," news agency ANI reported.

Pulwama attack confirms that India remains persistent target of Pakistan’s terrorism policy: Defence report

The Defence Ministry on Monday issued four tenders worth over Rs 15,000 crore for the acquisition of warships and craft for the Navy and the Coast Guard. "While the RFP for 6 Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMVs) has been issued to seven shipyards, RFPs for 8 Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), 12 Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs) and 8 Missile-cum-Ammunition Barges have been issued to shortlisted Indian shipyards," the ministry said in a release.

Defence Ministry issues 4 tenders of over Rs 15,000 crore for Navy, Coast Guard vessels

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Thousands of protesters marched towards Sudan's defence ministry on Sunday demanding the ruling military hand over power to civilians. A doctor's group linked to the opposition said one protester in his 20s was shot dead in a rally in the northern city of Atbara as opposition groups reported demonstrations in cities across Sudan. Reuters could not verify those accounts.

Thousands of Sudanese march towards defence ministry in Khartoum

The Defence Ministry is one of the most high profile portfolios. But controversies have slowed down India's march towards modernization of the defence forces. Watch this report from Gravitas.

Gravitas: Modi 2.0: Upgrading India'S Defences

Rajnath Singh was on Friday appointed as Minister of Defence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s second Cabinet. The BJP heavyweight headed the Ministry of Home Affairs in Modi`s first tenure.

Rajnath Singh moves to South Block, gets Defence Ministry

IT major Tech Mahindra Tuesday said it has signed a defence contract worth Rs 300 crore, its biggest till date. As part of the 'Armed Forces Secure Access Card' (AFSAC) Project, Tech Mahindra will implement RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) based access control system across all naval bases and ships, a statement said.

Tech Mahindra inks defence contract worth Rs 300 crore

The Defence Ministry has rejected Vice Admiral Bimal Verma's petition challenging the appointment of his junior, Vice Admiral Karambir Singh, as the next Navy Chief, holding that seniority is not the sole criteria for selection.

Defence Ministry rejects Vice Admiral Bimal Verma's petition challenging appointment of Navy Chief

The Defence Ministry on Friday approved Indian Navy's proposal to acquire 10 Kamov-31 choppers from Russia at a cost of around Rs 3,600 crore to strengthen its capability against aerial threats to its aircraft carriers and large warships.

Defence Ministry clears Navy's Rs 3,600 crore deal with Russia for 10 Kamov-31 choppers

People protest in Sudan as they demand that civilians run the country rather than the military. Watch full video to know more.

Protesters in Sudan demand civilian rule

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