Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved the grant of Miniratna Category-I status to Yantra India Limited (YIL), a Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU). Praising the company’s rapid transformation into a profit-making corporate entity in just four years, the Minister highlighted YIL’s initiatives to increase turnover, promote indigenisation, and meet…
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Defence–Academia Synergy Enhanced by Secretary’s Role
In a move aimed at strengthening India’s defence technology ecosystem, Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar held a comprehensive virtual interaction with Directors and Deans from premier academic institutions, including IITs, NITs, IISc, alongside Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and other stakeholders on January 27, 2026. The session focused on…
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India, Kenya Boost Defence Ties at Nairobi Expo
India and Kenya took another significant step toward deepening their defence partnership as Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar urged the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to actively explore collaborative opportunities with Indian defence companies. He was addressing the 3rd India-Kenya Defence Exhibition & Seminar held in Nairobi during his three-day…
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HAL Nashik Expands LCA Mk1A Production, Strengthens Defence
Nashik, Maharashtra: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the third production line of Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A and the second line of the Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40) at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) Nashik facility on Friday. The launch marks a significant step in India’s journey towards self-reliance in…