Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses a defence conclave, outlining the government's efforts to bolster defence preparedness and tackle emerging challenges.
On September 24, 2026, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh emphasized the need for a holistic approach to address modern-day threats such as drone attacks, cyber-attacks, lone wolf attacks, and disinformation campaigns. National security was linked to economic and energy security, he said, highlighting that hostile actors may attempt to harm the economy or disrupt energy supply chains. The government has taken several measures to ensure strategic autonomy, national security, and advance towards Aatmanirbharata in defence. These include strengthening strategic partnerships, creating new platforms for cooperation, increasing the defence budget, and focusing on technological development in sectors like drones, AI, cybersecurity, electronic warfare, space, and quantum technology.
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