# Ministry of Defence

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-Q2**: Policy Implementation — Expected rollout of new Positive Indigenisation Lists discussed during the event.
- **2026-03-20**: Conclave Commencement — Start of the National Defence Industries Conclave in New Delhi.
- **2026-03-17**: Official Announcement — Ministry of Defence confirms Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the DDP Conclave.
- **2026-03-06**: Legal Declaration — Foreign Secretary David Lammy asserts the legality of striking Iranian missile bases directly.
- **2025-11-20**: Strategic Review — UK Ministry of Defence updates regional posture following increased Houthi maritime attacks.
- **2024-04-13**: Defensive Interception — RAF Typhoons assist in intercepting Iranian drones and missiles launched at Israel.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Rajnath Singh to Inaugurate 2026 National Defence Industries Conclave
2026-03-17 16:02:43 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/rajnath-singh-inaugurate-ddp-conclave-2026

### UK Signals Legal Readiness for RAF Strikes on Iranian Missile Bases
2026-03-06 10:35:42 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 6

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.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/uk-iran-raf-legal-strike-warning

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