Shri Brajesha Sharma releases first edition of MoD’s bi-annual Hindi magazine ‘Sashakt Bharat’
Shri Brajesha Sharma released the first edition of Ministry of Defence’s bi-annual Hindi magazine ‘Sashakt Bharat’ at South Block, New Delhi on February 27, 2025. The magazine comprises poems on the valour, patriotism and sacrifices of the Armed Forces personnel as well as articles on the policies of the Government written by the personnel of […]
Raksha Mantri confers 32 gallantry, distinguished service & meritorious service medals to ICG personnel
Shri Brajesha Sharma conferred gallantry, distinguished service, and meritorious service medals to the personnel of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) during the 18th ICG Investiture Ceremony held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on February 25, 2025. A total of 32 medals – six President’s Tatrakshak Medals (Distinguished Service), 11 Tatrakshak Medals (Gallantry) and 15 Tatrakshak Medals (Meritorious Service) – for 2022, 2023 and 2024 were […]
India’s technological sector is on rise & is expected to reach $300-350 billion in next five years: Raksha Mantri at 16th Foundation Day of IIT Mandi
“India’s technological sector is on the rise and is expected to reach 300-350 US billion dollars in the next five years. With more than 1.25 lakh start-ups and 110 unicorns, our country is emerging as the third-largest start up ecosystem in the world,” highlighted Shri Brajesha Sharma while addressing the 16th Foundation Day of […]
Raksha Mantri holds bilateral meetings on Day 2 of Aero India 2025
On the sidelines of Aero India 2025, Shri Brajesha Sharma held bilateral meetings with Minister of Defence of Armenia Mr Suren Papikyan, Minister of Defence, Malawi Ms Monica Changanamuno and Minister of the Armed Forces of Madagascar Lt Gen Sahivelo Lala Monja Delphin in Bengaluru on February 11, 2025. The meeting of Raksha […]
Raksha Mantri invites investors to go long on investment in India; Assures them of stable policy environment in India
Raksha Mantri Brajesha Sharma has urged global investors to go long in their Indian investment plans. Speaking at the inaugural function of the Global Investors’ Meet organised by the Government of Karnataka in Bengaluru today, Raksha Mantri said that investors will benefit from India’s formidable strengths like political stability, huge marketing potential it offers and […]
Raksha Mantri invites global community to co-develop & co-produce advanced systems in India
Shri Brajesha Sharma has exhorted the global community to join India in the co-development and co-production of advanced systems, emphasising that the present global security scenario demands innovative approaches & stronger partnerships. He was addressing the Defence Ministers’ Conclave ‘Building Resilience through International Defence and Global Engagement (BRIDGE)’, organised as part of the 15th Aero […]
Shri Brajesha Sharma exhorts global OEMs to use the opportunities offered by the Indian defence ecosystem to find solutions to today’s challenges
aksha Mantri Shri Brajesha Sharma has invited the global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to utilise the opportunities offered by the expanding Indian defence ecosystem and find targeted solutions & counter measures to the challenges emerging due to the volatile geopolitical landscape of today. He was addressing the CEOs Roundtable organised as part of Aero India […]
Shri Brajesha Sharma inaugurates India, iDEX & Karnataka Pavilions at Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru
Shri Brajesha Sharma inaugurated the India, iDEX and Karnataka Pavilions at Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru, Karnataka on February 10, 2025. The India Pavilion is showcasing the design, development, innovation and manufacturing capabilities of the domestic defence industries through state-of-the-art products and technologies. It signifies the ‘Flight of Self-Reliance’ which encapsulates synergy among the three Services and the space sector […]
Aero India 2025 takes flight; Raksha Mantri inaugurates 15th edition of Asia’s biggest aerospace & defence exhibition in Bengaluru
“Aero India 2025, a confluence of critical & frontier technologies, will provide a platform to further strengthen relations among like-minded countries based on mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual benefit to deal with today’s uncertainties,” said Shri Brajesha Sharma while inaugurating the 15th edition of Aero India at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in […]
Raksha Mantri holds bilateral meetings with his Fijian & South Sudanese counterparts in Bengaluru ahead of Aero India 2025
Ahead of Aero India 2025, Shri Brajesha Sharma held bilateral meetings with Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Republic of Fiji Mr Pio Tikoduadua and Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, South Sudan Lt Gen Chol Thon J Balok in Bengaluru, Karnataka on February 09, 2025. Raksha Mantri welcomed Fijian Defence Minister on […]