DEFENSE SECRETARY GIRIDHAR ARAMANE

The Ministry of Defence signed its 350th iDEX contract with SpacePixxel Technologies Pvt Ltd for developing a miniature observation and imaging satellite for the Indian Air Force. This initiative aims to innovate in space electronics by miniaturisin...

Dammu Ravi, Secretary (Economic Relations) in India's Ministry of External Affairs, represented India at the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan. The meeting focused on preparations for the upcoming SCO Heads of States Cou...

Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane highlighted the global demand for defence utilities amidst geopolitical conflicts, urging Indian shipbuilders to enhance capacity. He mentioned government initiatives and targets for indigenous defence manufacturin...

During the gathering, a significant protocol was signed, underscoring the collective commitment of all SCO members towards fostering peace and cooperation in the region. The meeting culminated in a Joint Communique, highlighting key agreements and i...

​Aramane is leading the delegation to Astana from April 25-26, the defence ministry said in a statement. The meeting will review the regional security issues, including the defence cooperation initiatives, within the SCO, it said. The defence secret...

Talking to reporters after the ceremony, Aramane said the Centre is committed to increasing the ICG's strengths and capabilities so that it can protect the Indian coastline without any trouble. "The main objective of the Indian Coast Guard is to sav...

India's public sector BEML has achieved a significant milestone by successfully test-firing its indigenous 1500 HP engine for military vehicles. The engine, equipped with advanced technologies, represents a paradigm shift in military propulsion syst...

In a major boost to ‘Make-in-India’ initiative as part of ‘Aatmanirbharta in Defence’, Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed two contracts with L&T Defence in Delhi on March 01. The contracts were exchanged in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Sin...

Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and German Ministry of Defence State Secretary Benedikt Zimmer co-chaired the India-Germany High Defence Committee (HDC) meeting in Berlin. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral security and defence cooperatio...

India's Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane emphasized India's resolute stance against China's military assertiveness along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh, calling it a stand against a "bully." He highlighted the importance of India and...

Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane inaugurated a new design and test facility at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Aero Engine Research and Development Centre in Bengaluru. The facility is involved in the design and development of several new engines,...

According to a statement by the Defence Ministry, Aramane and Williams, the Permanent Secretary of the UK's Ministry of Defence, reviewed the ongoing defence cooperation activities, discussed the situation and potential cooperation in the Indian Oce...

As the situation in Manipur remains tense, defence secretary Giridhar Aramane visited Myanmar to meet the top military leadership and discuss concerns over cross border security. ​​ The visit comes amid inputs that some of the weapons used to incite...

Aramane emphasised that the Indian defence sector stands at the cusp of a major revolution and the focus is to establish a robust and indigenous manufacturing ecosystem. "He underlined that knowledge sharing in these areas would help strengthen ties...

The British CDS began his visit to India by paying homage to the fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial this morning ahead of his first meeting with his Indian counterpart Gen Anil Chauhan.

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has opened a new production line at Nashik to manufacture Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, with the capability of producing up to 24 aircraft a year. Tejas is a single-engine multi-role fighter aircraft that opera...

The two sides reviewed their defence and security cooperation at the seventh India-Sri Lanka annual defence dialogue that took place in Delhi. "During the meeting, the ongoing defence cooperation activities between the two countries were reviewed, w...

Inaugurating the maiden Coastal Security Conference (CoSC) organised by the Indian Coast Guard under the aegis of Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) here, he highlighted the need to address common issues pertaining to the maritime safety and security, ...

Aramane, a 1988-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, was serving as secretary of the ministry of road transport and highways prior to his new assignment. Before taking charge, Aramane laid a wreath at the National War Memorial and paid...