As part of Special Campaign 6.0, O/o JS & CAO organised a plantation drive at Defence Office Complex, KG Marg, New Delhi, on 12 October 2026. DG MS (Army) Lt Gen C.G. Muralidharan, along with Heads of Offices and senior officers participated in the drive, with 20 saplings planted to promote environmental conservation and a greener future. #SpecialCampaign6

इस सप्ताह रक्षा क्षेत्र में सैन्य क्षमताओं को सुदृढ़ करने, आत्मनिर्भरता को बढ़ावा देने, रक्षा औद्योगिक सहयोग और सैन्य लॉजिस्टिक्स को मजबूत करने की दिशा में महत्वपूर्ण पहल हुईं। नौसेना में नए पोतों की कमीशनिंग से लेकर रक्षा अनुबंधों, एशियाई खेलों में Defence Services के खिलाड़ियों की उपलब्धियों और मित्र देशों के साथ बढ़ते रक्षा सहयोग तक, कई महत्वपूर्ण पड़ाव देखने को मिले। देखिए, इस सप्ताह की प्रमुख झलकियाँ। #DefenceAtAGlance #WeeklyRecap @rajnathsingh @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @HQ_IDS_India @DefProdnIndia @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @PIB_India

हर पदक में देश का गौरव, हर जीत में तिरंगे का अभिमान! Asian Games 2026 में भारत के Defence Services के खिलाड़ियों ने अपने शानदार प्रदर्शन से साबित किया कि वर्दी का अनुशासन और खेल के मैदान का जज़्बा जब एक साथ आते हैं, तो जीत सिर्फ पदक तक सीमित नहीं रहती, बल्कि पूरे राष्ट्र का मान बढ़ाती है। रक्षा मंत्रालय के पॉडकास्ट #RakshaSutra के इस विशेष एपिसोड में जानिए इन Champions की प्रेरणादायक यात्रा, संघर्ष की कहानी और उस जज़्बे को, जो उन्हें उत्कृष्टता के शिखर तक ले जाता है। सरहद पर देश की रक्षा हो या खेल के मैदान में तिरंगे का सम्मान - इन जांबाज़ों का हर कदम राष्ट्र सर्वोपरि की भावना को समर्पित है। देखिये #RakshaSutra का विशेष एपिसोड। Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/460… Youtube: youtu.be/Sue-GpHzztI

वर्दी का अनुशासन, खेल का जुनून और तिरंगे को गौरवान्वित करने का जज़्बा! Asian Games 2026 में देश के लिए पदक जीतने वाले Defence Services के इन खिलाड़ियों की कहानी सिर्फ़ जीत की नहीं, बल्कि कड़ी मेहनत, अटूट संकल्प और बड़े सपनों को हकीकत में बदलने की है। मैदान में संघर्ष से लेकर पोडियम पर तिरंगे के सम्मान तक, जानिए इन Champions की ज़ुबानी उनकी सफलता के पीछे की अनसुनी कहानियाँ और यादगार अनुभव। 🎙️ देखना न भूलें रक्षा मंत्रालय के पॉडकास्ट #RakshaSutra का विशेष एपिसोड! Champions Beyond the Uniform: Asian Games 2026 Pride of the Defence Forces YouTube: youtube.com/@defenceminindia… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/71XPQQ…

Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh met Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff General Dimitrios Choupis and held discussions on a wide range of issues covering military to military ties and strengthening strategic cooperation in areas of mutual interest. Noting the significant strategic convergence, they underlined the need for regular exchanges among the Defence Forces of India and Greece through technical level interactions and clear focus on defence industrial collaborations in areas of mutual interest. @GreeceinIndia @EmbIndiaAthens @MEAIndia

A significant milestone has been achieved in the corporatisation of the erstwhile OFB. The employee option process concluded successfully on 15 October 2026, with 99.8% of the 59,000 personnel exercising their options within the stipulated timeline through a transparent and user-friendly portal. This achievement reflects the coordinated efforts of Department of Defence Production and all seven DPSUs in ensuring a seamless transition. #DefenceProduction #DefenceReform #AatmanirbharBharat

Joint Secretary Dr Ishita Ganguli Tripathy visited Mongolia’s National Defence University and called on Commandant Brig Gen Buyanbat T. The visit showcased the training infrastructure and facilities of Mongolia’s premier defence training institution, including the Cyber Security Training Centre established with Indian assistance. The Mongolian side appreciated India’s continued support in language training and cyber security, underscoring the value of capacity building, knowledge-sharing and deeper military-to-military cooperation in strengthening the India–Mongolia Strategic Partnership.

The 14th India–Mongolia Joint Working Group Meeting was held in Mongolia, co-chaired by Dr Ishita Ganguli Tripathy, Joint Secretary, MoD, and Brig Gen Gansukh E, Deputy State Secretary of Defence, Mongolia. Both countries reaffirmed their longstanding bonds of friendship and mutual trust, and reiterated their commitment to further strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and promoting regional peace and security. #IndiaMongolia #DefenceCooperation

Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh met Deputy Minister of Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy of Greece Mr. Stefanos Gkikas in Athens. Following up on the ongoing dialogue on maritime security and opportunities for cooperation in shipbuilding sector, the two sides discussed India-Greece coastal security and institutional framework to explore mutually beneficial cooperation in the shipbuilding sector, given the complementarities between India and Greece. @EmbIndiaAthens @MEAIndia

The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth Rs 4,106 crore on October 15, 2026, for GSAT-7C communication satellite capability for the Indian Air Force and Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes for the @indiannavy. The contracts strengthen operational capabilities and advance Aatmanirbhar Bharat through indigenous defence manufacturing. Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.…

The 2nd India-Greece Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Cooperation was held at the Hellenic Army Academy on 15 October 2026, co-chaired by Ambassador a.h. Michel Spinellis and Joint Secretary (IC) Dr Amit Telang. Both sides reviewed ongoing defence cooperation and explored new initiatives in capacity building, training, regional security, defence industry & maritime cooperation. They agreed to develop an industrial roadmap to promote joint ventures, co-production & co-development in areas of mutual interest. @EmbIndiaAthens @MEAIndia

At a Defence Conclave in New Delhi on October 15, 2026, Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh said Op Sindoor, Balakot Airstrikes & Surgical Strikes mark India’s shift from diplomatic condemnation to decisive action against terrorism. He warned that any terror attack originating from Pakistan would invite a stronger response, asserting that India’s commitment to peace must not be mistaken for weakness. Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.…

Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh called for close collaboration among the Defence Forces, DRDO, academia, DPSUs, private industry and start-ups to accelerate the development, adoption and upgradation of indigenous technologies. Speaking at @IITKanpur’s ‘Greater Than Us’ fundraising campaign launch in New Delhi on October 14, 2026, he highlighted the strategic importance of emerging technologies, including AI, autonomous systems, unmanned platforms, advanced sensors, cybersecurity and space-based capabilities, in shaping the future of warfare. Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.…

Underscoring expanding India-Greece cooperation in the maritime sector, Defence Secretary visited the Salamis Naval Base in Greece on October 14, 2026. In wide-ranging discussions with Commander-in-Chief of the Hellenic Fleet Vice Admiral Christos Sasiakos the two sides covered a range of issues including capacity building and training and exchanged views on rapidly changing global security landscape with asymmetric threats, changing nature of warfare and opportunities for stronger India-Greece cooperation in the maritime sector. @EmbIndiaAthens @MEAIndia

Deputy Minister of National Defence of Greece Mr Athanasios Davakis received Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh at the Ministry of National Defence in Athens. Both sides agreed to expand defence cooperation, prioritising policy planning, Joint Staff Talks and defence industry collaboration, alongside capacity building, joint exercises and regular bilateral exchanges. @EmbIndiaAthens @MEAIndia

Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh met Permanent Deputy Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Greece Ms. Alexandra Papadopoulu and had a productive exchange of views on the evolving India- Greece defence and strategic partnership covering a wide range of bilateral, regional and global issues. As prominent maritime nations, India and Greece attach special importance to further expanding their maritime security cooperation and strengthening bilateral defence partnership in the maritime and defence industrial domains. @EmbIndiaAthens @MEAIndia

रक्षा मंत्री श्री राजनाथ सिंह ने 14 अक्टूबर 2026 को नई दिल्ली में 'प्रथम ASEAN-भारत डिफेंस थिंक टैंक फोरम' को संबोधित किया। उन्होंने अपने संबोधन के दौरान कहा कि आज भारत के लिए ASEAN हमारे इंडो-पैसिफिक विज़न का केंद्र है। भारत, हर देश की ज़रूरतों और प्राथमिकताओं के अनुसार, #ASEAN सहयोगियों के साथ पेट्रोल वेसल, रडार, एयर-डिफेंस सिस्टम, हेलीकॉप्टर, ड्रोन और अन्य टेक्नोलॉजी जैसे क्षेत्रों में सहयोग की संभावनाओं पर काम करने के लिए तैयार है। @rajnathsingh @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @HQ_IDS_India @DefProdnIndia @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @PIB_India @ASEAN @indiatoasean

Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh commenced his official visit to Greece with a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the Hellenic Armed Forces at historic Syntagma Square in Athens, paying tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the fallen soldiers. @EmbIndiaAthens @MEAIndia

Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh, addressing the 1st ASEAN-India Defence Think Tank Forum in New Delhi on October 14, 2026, called for a peaceful, stable and rule-based Indo-Pacific founded on trust, respect for sovereignty and international law. He highlighted maritime cooperation, self-reliance and co-development as key to strengthening regional security and trusted partnerships. Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.…