🇮🇳🛡️ INDIAN DEFENCE BULLETIN | 30 MAY 2025 ⸻ 🔸 Rajnath Singh has granted Miniratna status to three Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), giving them greater financial autonomy and operational flexibility. This move aims to boost indigenous defence manufacturing capacity and speed up decision-making. 🔸 Two Indian UN peacekeepers will be honoured posthumously with the prestigious Dag Hammarskjöld Medal for their supreme sacrifice in UN peacekeeping operations. A proud moment for India’s contribution to global peace. 🔸 In a bold statement, Rajnath Singh reiterated that PoK is an inseparable part of India, asserting that the people of PoK will voluntarily return to the Indian mainstream when the time comes. 🔸 The Defence Minister has assured a major increase in R&D allocation, promising that 10% of India’s defence budget will now be earmarked for research and innovation. A big push for self-reliance in cutting-edge military tech. 🔸 During an address, Rajnath Singh confirmed that women pilots and Nari Shakti played a crucial role during Operation Sindoor, underlining India’s growing focus on integrating women in combat and leadership roles in the armed forces. 🔸 A report highlighted how India is now building weapons faster, smarter and cheaper than before. The article suggested this rapid defence modernisation should concern adversaries — particularly the US — as India rises as a formidable military-industrial power. ⸻ ⚔️ CDS | Gen Anil Chauhan will represent India at the prestigious Shangri-La Dialogue 2025 in Singapore, where he will engage with top global military leadership to boost India’s defence diplomacy and strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific. ⸻ 🛰️ DRDO Updates: 🔸 DRDO confirmed that indigenous systems performed exceptionally well during Operation Sindoor, battle-testing India’s military equipment in live conflict scenarios. This is expected to boost India’s defence exports in the coming years. 🔸 DRDO Chief also announced that India’s indigenous stealth fighter prototype is on track to fly by 2029, marking a historic leap in India’s aerospace capabilities. ⸻ 🎖️ ARMY Updates: 🔸 Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi visited the White Knight Corps in Jammu, reviewing operational readiness and security preparedness along the LoC amid ongoing tensions. 🔸 During a spiritual meeting, Jagadguru Rambhadracharya asked the Army Chief to bring PoK as a Gurudakshina, reflecting public sentiment and religious support for India’s territorial claims over PoK. ⸻ ⚓ NAVY Updates: 🔸 India and the European Union will conduct a mega naval exercise in the Indian Ocean from June 1-3, enhancing interoperability, maritime security, and anti-piracy operations. 🔸 A two-member women’s crew of the INSV Tarini returned after a historic global circumnavigation, marking another milestone for women in the Indian Navy. 🔸 The Maharashtra ATS arrested a 27-year-old engineer for allegedly leaking Indian naval secrets to Pakistani operatives — a significant security breach under investigation. ⸻ 🚨 COAST GUARD: The Indian Coast Guard swiftly averted a major oil spill off the Kerala coast after a Liberian ship sank, showcasing India’s maritime safety and disaster response capability. ⸻ ✈️ AIRFORCE: 🔸 IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh delivered a rare, angry outburst, criticising delays in defence manufacturing and project timelines. He revealed that despite knowing many contracts wouldn’t be delivered on time, they’re still signed due to operational compulsions. 🔸 The IAF Chief also pointed to the delayed Tejas Mk1A induction and other critical projects, calling for stricter Make-in-India timelines and accountability from Defence PSUs.