रक्षा Defence

Security, defence industry and the partnerships that keep India strong.

• 28 October 2026 · Rajnath Singh meets the US, Japan and Australia in Cebu. Co-production is the test. At the ADMM-Plus in the Philippines, India’s defence minister reviewed ties with all three Quad partners in one day. No new agreement was announced.
• 28 October 2026 · India’s armed forces get a home-built AI stack as Sarvam signs a five-year MoU. HQ Integrated Defence Staff and Sarvam have agreed a framework for AI projects across the Army, Navy and Air Force. The models will run on sovereign infrastructure with humans in charge of operational decisions.
• 27 October 2026 · DAC clears ₹2.12 lakh crore of defence buys, with 82% to come from Indian industry. The Defence Acquisition Council chaired by Rajnath Singh approved drones, counter-drone systems, guns, helicopters and air defence for all three services. About 82% of the value is to be sourced in India.