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National Governance & Policy 03 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Defence Minister Calls for Indigenous Capability as Essential to 21st-Century Military Readiness

At the Delhi Defence Dialogue 2026, the Defence Minister said that building and independently using critical defence capabilities at home is indispensable for military preparedness in the 21st century. The remarks underscored India’s push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing, technology absorption, and operational autonomy amid a rapidly changing security environment.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 11:14 AM IST

India Must Accelerate Indigenous Defence Tech Through Closer Industry-Academia Ties, Defence Minister Says

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India must deepen collaboration between the armed forces, academia and the defence industry to speed up the development and adoption of indigenous technologies as warfare evolves rapidly. He framed self-reliance in defence not as a slogan but as a strategic necessity shaped by changing battlefield realities, supply-chain risks and the need for faster innovation cycles.

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National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 07:53 PM IST

Defence Minister of State to Attend Special NCC Joint Conference in Guwahati

Defence Minister of State Sanjay Seth will attend the Special Joint Conference of NCC State Representatives and Additional Directors General in Guwahati, underscoring the government’s continued emphasis on cadet training, youth mobilisation, and civil-military engagement. The meeting is expected to review operational priorities, coordination mechanisms, and the National Cadet Corps’ role in strengthening discipline and national service across states.

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National Governance & Policy08 Oct 2026, 10:36 AM IST

Defence Minister Launches Fleet Support Ship-1 at HSL in Vizag, Boosting India’s Naval Build Capacity

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched Fleet Support Ship-1 at Hindustan Shipyard Limited in Visakhapatnam, marking a significant addition to India’s naval shipbuilding pipeline. The upgraded Slipway-4, with extended length and higher load-bearing capacity, is expected to expand HSL’s ability to build and launch vessels of up to 45,000 DWT, strengthening domestic maritime manufacturing.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 11:24 PM IST

Defence Minister Opens SAREX-2026, Reviews Maritime Search-and-Rescue Readiness at 24th NMSAR Board Meeting

India has placed maritime emergency preparedness back in sharp focus as the Minister of State for Defence inaugurated SAREX-2026 and reviewed search-and-rescue readiness at the 24th National Maritime Search and Rescue Board meeting. The discussions underscored the growing importance of coordinated response systems across India’s busy sea lanes, where commercial traffic, fishing activity, and strategic naval interests increasingly intersect. The review signals a continued push to strengthen inter-agency coordination, operational readiness, and response time in maritime emergencies.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 06:54 PM IST

Defence Minister Launches Fleet Support Ship-1 at HSL in Vizag, Signalling a Bigger Push for Naval Industrial Capacity

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has launched Fleet Support Ship-1 at Hindustan Shipyard Ltd in Visakhapatnam, underscoring the government’s intent to deepen India’s maritime manufacturing base. The upgraded Slipway-4, paired with a goliath crane, is now positioned to support the construction and launch of vessels of up to 45,000 DWT, a capacity expansion with implications for naval logistics, shipbuilding productivity and industrial scale.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 01:22 PM IST

Defence Minister Launches Fleet Support Ship-1 at HSL in Vizag, Signalling a Push in India’s Naval Industrial Base

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched Fleet Support Ship-1 at Hindustan Shipyard Limited in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday, underscoring the government’s effort to deepen domestic shipbuilding capacity and strengthen maritime logistics. The upgraded Slipway-4, paired with a goliath crane, is expected to allow the yard to build and launch vessels of up to 45,000 DWT, expanding India’s heavy fabrication capability.

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National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 02:18 AM IST

Rajnath Singh to Launch Navy’s Fleet Support Vessel in Vizag on October 6

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will launch a Fleet Support Vessel for the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam on October 6, underscoring New Delhi’s push to expand indigenous naval shipbuilding. The vessel is part of a five-ship programme awarded in 2023 to Hindustan Shipyard Limited under a ₹19,000-crore contract for 45,000-tonne Fleet Support Ships.

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