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Defence Minister releases Land Warfare Doctrine at Army Commanders' Conference

The Ministry of Defence announced on 23 October 2026 that Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh released the Land Warfare Doctrine to help the Indian Army prepare for future conflicts. During the Army Commanders' Conference in New Delhi, the Minister called for a long-term strategic vision for the next 20-30 years and an integrated approach to modern warfare.

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Indian Air Force holds industry outreach on unmanned and autonomous systems

The Ministry of Defence announced on 21 October 2026 that the Indian Air Force (IAF) held an Industry Outreach Programme in New Delhi. The event aimed to share the IAF's long-term requirements for unmanned and autonomous systems with startups, MSMEs, and industry partners.

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On 21 October 2026: Industry Outreach Programme (+1 more) · Across India
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Indian Army holds biannual Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi

The Ministry of Defence announced on 21 October 2026 that the Army Commanders’ Conference is taking place in New Delhi from 21 to 23 October 2026. Chaired by the Chief of the Army Staff, the event brings together senior leadership to discuss operational preparedness and security issues.

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Indian Army
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On 21 October 2026: Army Commanders’ Conference (+1 more) · Across India
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Defence Secretary launches revamped MoD and DoD websites

The Ministry of Defence announced on 19 October 2026 that the Defence Secretary has launched revamped websites for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Department of Defence (DoD). These platforms are designed to be user-friendly and comply with the Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM) 3.0 and Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW) 3.0.

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On 19 October 2026: launch of revamped MoD and DoD websites · Across India
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Defence Ministry signs Rs 4,106 crore contracts for satellite and torpedoes

The Ministry of Defence announced on 15 October 2026 that it has signed contracts totaling approximately Rs 4,106 crore to acquire new military equipment. This includes a GSAT-7C communication satellite for the Indian Air Force from New Space India Limited for Rs 2,563 crore and Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes for the Indian Navy from Bharat Dynamics Limited for Rs 1,543 crore.

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Indian Air Force; Indian Navy
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On 15 October 2026: signing of contracts · Across India
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Defence Minister outlines shift to proactive counter-terrorism and indigenous production

The Ministry of Defence announced on 15 October 2026 that India has shifted from diplomatic condemnation to proactive action against terrorism, as seen in Operation Sindoor and the Balakot and Surgical strikes. Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh highlighted a move toward 'smart power' using AI and advanced weaponry to counter emerging threats like 'white-collar terrorism' and 'lone-wolf' attacks.

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Indian industries
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By 1 January 2029: defence production target of Rs 3 lakh crore and export target of Rs 50,000 crore (+1 more) · Across India
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Indian Navy to commission indigenous multi-purpose warship Samarthak

The Ministry of Defence announced on 13 October 2026 that the Indian Navy will commission the indigenous multi-purpose warship Samarthak on 16 October 2026 at Naval Base, Karwar. Built by Larsen and Toubro Ltd under the Make in India initiative, Samarthak is the first of four such vessels being added to the fleet.

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Indian Navy
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On 16 October 2026: commissioning of Samarthak · Across India
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Defence Minister urges private sector to increase share in defence production to 50%

The Ministry of Defence announced on 9 October 2026 that Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh presented 15 SIDM Champion Awards to organisations for indigenous technology and manufacturing excellence. The Minister called for the private sector's share in total defence production to increase from approximately 24 percent to 50 percent to enhance strategic autonomy.

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By 1 January 2029: target for defence exports (+1 more) · Across India
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9 October 2026
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