NDTV Defence Summit 2026

6 UPDATES · 4 DAYS · 26 SEPT 2026 — 28 SEPT 2026

Rajnath SinghNarendra ModiTamil NaduS JaishankarDelhiKashmirUttar Pradesh

Latest · 28 Sept 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other speakers discussed sixth-generation fighter jets, AI integration, and self-reliance in manufacturing during the NDTV Defence Summit 2026.

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This event covers the NDTV Defence Summit 2026 held on September 27, including its reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments. It excludes other actions by the senior defence officials, industry leaders, or the Indian government unless they are developments of this occurrence.

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26Sept

STORY BEGINS — NDTV

The NDTV Defence Summit 2026 convened senior officials and industry leaders on September 27 to discuss India's defence strategy, AI integration, and global partnerships.

27Sept

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the NDTV Defence Summit 2026, emphasizing technological advancement, self-sufficiency, and readiness against terrorism.

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Rajnath Singh emphasized India's push for strategic autonomy through self-reliance in manufacturing defense products ranging from chips to weapons at the NDTV Defence Summit.

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Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh revealed that the Indian armed forces are developing an AI spine to enhance warfare capabilities while abandoning plans to collaborate with Palantir.

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Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani emphasized India's readiness to respond decisively to Pakistan while highlighting stability at the borders with China and in Kashmir.

28Sept

LATEST UPDATE — NDTV

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other speakers discussed sixth-generation fighter jets, AI integration, and self-reliance in manufacturing during the NDTV Defence Summit 2026.

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