The Defence Minister also asserted that the Indian Ocean Region has always been strategically and economically important for the country.

Rajnath Singh highlights India’s push for self-reliance in defence, marking the commissioning of INS Surat, Nilgiri, and Vaghsheer.

India's Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, emphasized the importance of a robust naval presence in the Indian Ocean due to international power rivalry, highlighting concerns over China's naval expansion.

Analysts say that China, which commands the world's largest naval force with more than 370 ships, has been a security concern for India since ties nosedived in 2020 after 24 troops died in clashes alo

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh noted that India's economic prosperity is linked to maritime security and added that Indian Navy has increased its presence in the Indian Ocean Region

India's navy launched a submarine, a destroyer and a frigate simultaneously on Wednesday to counter China's expansion into the Indian Ocean.

International power rivalry is playing out in the Indian Ocean region, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on

India needs to enhance both offensive and defensive capabilities amid global instability, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Emphasizing the importa

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stressed the need to bolster India's offensive and defensive responses due to the volatile global security scenario. Singh highlighted the crucial link between India's economic prosperity and maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region.

Amid ongoing global conflicts and wars, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday stressed the need to equip the Indian Armed Forces to face evolving

India's navy has launched a submarine, a destroyer and a frigate built at a state-run shipyard. The move on Wednesday underscores the importance of protecting the Indian Ocean region through which 95% of the country’s trade moves amid a strong Chinese presence.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasizes strengthening India's defensive and offensive capabilities due to global turmoil and growing Chinese presence in the Indian Ocean. He highlights the crucial role of the Indian Navy in ensuring maritime security and India's economic prosperity,