Last mentioned: Mar 17, 2026
Policy Implementation
Expected rollout of new Positive Indigenisation Lists discussed during the event.
Conclave Commencement
Start of the National Defence Industries Conclave in New Delhi.
Official Announcement
Ministry of Defence confirms Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the DDP Conclave.
Legal Declaration
Foreign Secretary David Lammy asserts the legality of striking Iranian missile bases directly.
Strategic Review
UK Ministry of Defence updates regional posture following increased Houthi maritime attacks.
Defensive Interception
RAF Typhoons assist in intercepting Iranian drones and missiles launched at Israel.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to inaugurate the DDP National Defence Industries Conclave 2026 in New Delhi. The event serves as a critical junction for the Department of Defence Production to align domestic industrial capabilities with India's strategic self-reliance goals.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has asserted that the Royal Air Force (RAF) possesses the legal authority to conduct strikes against missile launch sites within Iran. This declaration marks a significant hardening of the UK's deterrent posture amid escalating regional volatility and persistent threats to international security.