Defence Ministry

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasizes the need for greater civil-military integration to address evolving security and technological challenges. He highlights the importance of synergy as the armed forces transition toward enhanced jointness.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi proposed creating new provinces to improve governance, but coalition partners urged him to first implement the National Action Plan (NAP) and address constitutional violations. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif supported Naqvi's critique of governance failures but emphasized reforms should occur through constitutional forums like parliament, while also calling for PCB reforms.

Greece approved a €4.2 billion defense spending plan, with €3 billion allocated to Israeli-made anti-missile, anti-aircraft, and anti-drone systems for an 'Achilles Shield' protective dome. Defence Minister Nikos Dendias confirmed the move, calling it a 'new era' for Greek defense.

46 cadres of a banned insurgent group surrendered in Manipur. The Defence Ministry highlighted that this mass transition is significant because none of these cadres were part of prior peace agreements.

Iranian strikes on Kuwait targeted vital facilities, resulting in material damage, according to a report citing the country’s defence ministry. The incident was reported by Reuters.

Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov was forced to resign in a government reshuffle, revealing disagreements between Ukraine’s civil and military leaders on strategies to counter the Russian advance.

The Kerala High Court has directed the Defence Ministry to submit a report on the hazardous cargo threat from the MSC Elsa 3 shipwreck. The court noted that 84 containers are partially embedded in the seabed with structural damage.

Taiwan’s volunteer military force increased by 5,000 personnel in the past year due to government pay raises, though retention remains a critical issue. Lawmakers and analysts attribute the growth to financial incentives rather than changing public attitudes toward military service.

India’s defence production reached a record ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, marking a 15.6% growth compared to the previous fiscal year’s output of ₹1.54 lakh crore.

British forces intercepted a sanctioned Russian oil tanker linked to the shadow fleet in the English Channel, according to the defence ministry. The six-hour operation was praised by Kyiv.

Armed men in Haiti's capital kidnapped James Boyard, Defence Ministry cabinet director and police inspector general, marking the highest-ranking official abduction in the country in recent years.

Slovenia's government has revoked a 2025 decision banning the export and transit of weapons to Israel, as well as most arms imports from the country. The Defence Ministry stated the ban, introduced in July, is no longer necessary due to existing national and EU regulations governing arms trade.

A 250 MW solar power plant will be built on vacant defence land in Uttar Pradesh. The Defence Ministry highlighted the initiative as reflecting the government's commitment to clean energy, sustainability, and reducing reliance on conventional energy sources.

The UK Treasury is set to take control of fighter jet spending following defense ministry mishaps. Keir Starmer prepares to announce a £15bn increase in military expenditure.

A car bomb explosion occurred near the Defence Ministry building in Damascus, Syria, resulting in at least one death and 21 injuries. The blast happened in the Bab Sharqi district of the capital. The incident is a significant event in the ongoing situation in Syria.