Daily Archives: October 23, 2025

India Clears Defence Purchase Worth $9.5 Billion

India’s Defence Acquisition Council Clears Defence Procurement Worth $9.5 Billion (Rs 79,000 crore): New Delhi, October 23, 2025 — In a significant move to modernise and enhance India’s military capabilities, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved proposals worth approximately ₹79,000 crore (USD 9.5 billion) for the procurement of cutting-edge defence equipment for the Indian Armed Forces. The clearance, granted on October 23, 2025, comes at a time when India is intensifying efforts to strengthen its strategic and operational readiness in the face of evolving security challenges.

Estonia Signs Defence Deal with South Korea’s Hanwha Group to Boost Deep-Strike Capability

Seoul, South Korea — October 23, 2025 — In a strategic move to bolster its military capabilities, Estonia has signed a defense cooperation agreement with South Korea to purchase the K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers (MRLs), enhancing the country’s deep-strike capabilities. The agreement, signed by Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur and his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu-back, was announced by the Estonian Ministry of Defence (MoD) later the same day.

Operation Sindoor Sends Global Message of India’s Naval Power: Rajnath Singh

Operation Sindoor Sent Global Message of India’s Naval Power: Rajnath Singh: New Delhi, October 23, 2025 — The Indian Navy’s successful conduct of Operation Sindoor has sent a powerful signal to the world, demonstrating India’s readiness to respond decisively to any challenge, Defence Ministry officials said during the Naval Commanders’ Conference held in New Delhi on October 23, 2025. The operation, which involved a series of strategic maritime manoeuvres, highlighted India’s ability to impose a deterrent posture in the region, forcing Pakistan to limit its naval operations near its coast.