Indian Defence Forces

While addressing Shaheed Samman Yatra in Pithoragarh, Singh said that Pakistan makes all efforts to destabilise peace in India but India has sent a clear message to them that we will hit back. Without naming China, Singh said that there is another neighbour who does not seem to understand things. Hailing Kumaon battalion, he said that he was told 114 jawans, who were martyred, killed over 1,200 Chinese soldiers.

“We are looking at a total order of 150 LCH and can provide the 15 already ordered by the Air Force within a year”, said HAL Chairman A.R. Madhavan. In addition to the 123 Mark 1 Tejas, the company has an order to manufacture the more potent and effective 73 Mark 1-A, the new variant of the Tejas.

"The brave soldiers of our army are capable of protecting every inch of India's land," Singh said while dedicating the Rezang La Memorial at Chushul in Ladakh to the nation. The Chushul plains memorial is situated right at the India-China border at an altitude of over 15,000 feet and it was constructed in 1963.

As many as 15 small to big-time players, including Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Brahmos Aerospace and Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), are participating in the five-day biennial event being held at the Al Maktoum International Airport at the Dubai World Central here until November 18.

The Prime Minister arrived in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district to celebrate Diwali with the soldiers on Thursday. He laid a wreath at the war memorial as a tribute to the soldiers who have laid down their lives for the country in J&K. Addressing the soldiers, Modi said the 2016 surgical strike on the militant camps across LoC signified great professionalism and capability of the Indian army.

Speaking at an event organised by the Defence Ministry to dedicate the seven new defence companies to the nation, Modi said the decision to create these companies was stuck for a long time, adding that these seven new companies would form a strong base for the military in the country in the times to come.

Delivering the inaugural address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) webinar on 'Role of Women in Armed Forces', from Delhi, Singh said "Women have been serving with pride in Indian Military Nursing Service for over 100 years now. Indian Army had commenced commissioning women officers in 1992."

The government has decided to convert the Ordnance Factory Board from a government department into seven 100 per cent government-owned corporate entities as a measure to improve self-reliance in defence preparedness of the country. The move is aimed to bring enhanced functional autonomy, efficiency and to unleash new growth potential and innovation.

While speaking at the Investiture Ceremony at the National Stadium Complex here, he said the growth of the maritime force was possible because of the morale, enthusiasm and energy shown by the Indian Coast Guard. Appreciating the professionalism of the force, he said its growth and confidence helped people in many crisis situations.

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) in its meeting held under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for Capital Acquisitions proposals for modernization and operational needs of the Indian Armed Forces amounting to approximately Rs 13,165 cr. Of the total amount approved, procurement worth Rs 11,486 crore (87 percent) is from domestic sources.