Rajnath Singh, Hegseth discuss ways to augment defence ties with focus on expanding industry collaboration

Jul 02, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth held a telephonic conversation on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence said in an...

Rajnath Singh holds talks with new US Secretary of Defense, agrees to boost ties

Feb 06, 2025

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated Pete Hegseth in their first telephonic conversation after his confirmation as the US Secretary of Defence, according to...

"We stand with India...": US Defence Secy Hegseth speaks to Rajnath Singh, offers "strong support"

May 01, 2025

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth spoke to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, extending condolences over the loss of lives in the terror attack in...

US Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Defence Secretary after narrow vote

Jan 25, 2025

The US Senate has confirmed Pete Hegseth as defence secretary with a narrow 51-50 vote, following a tie-breaking vote by Vice President JD Vance....

US Defence Secy Hegseth embarks on first Indo-Pacific tour

Mar 24, 2025

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth departed on Sunday (local time) for his first Indo-Pacific in his current role, with stops in Hawaii, Guam,...

US carries out strikes on Yemen airport; deploys second Navy carrier group to West Asia

Mar 23, 2025

Additionally Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the USS Harry S Truman carrier strike group -- currently operating in the Red Sea -- to extend...