"I am fully conscious of the responsibility assigned to me and I assure the country and fellow citizens that the Indian Army is fully capable and ready to face all current and future challenges," he said.

This move sees the total number of Tejas fighters poised to surpass 200, marking a significant milestone in India's indigenous defence capabilities.

In a significant diplomatic move, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh engaged in a telephonic conversation with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday, delving into a spectrum of bilateral, regional security, and defense cooperation issues.

The Indian Army has taken a significant leap forward in bolstering its communication capabilities with the establishment of the Signals Technology Evaluation and Adaptation Group (STEAG), an elite technology unit focused on researching and evaluating cutting-edge communication technologies for defense applications.

In a significant address at the 'DefConnect 2024' conference, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh underscored India's imperative need to bolster domestic manufacturing in the defence sector, highlighting the Modi government's commitment to achieving self-reliance and strategic autonomy.

The Defense Budget emphasises the government's dedication to the nation’s security, war-readiness and veterans' welfare, crucial for maintaining morale and readiness within the armed forces.

Focused on joint operations in semi-desert terrain, in line with Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the exercise seeks to impart training to troops from both sides.