Ukraine, Gaza and Bangladesh… what did Defence Minister Rajnath Singh mention to the army officers

New Delhi : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh he/she called upon the top military officials to analyze the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza as well as the current situation in Bangladesh. This is so that any future problem can be anticipated and prepared to deal with the unexpected situation. Rajnath Singh was addressing the first conference of joint commanders in Lucknow. During this, he/she said that the armed forces need to be prepared for war to maintain peace. he/she emphasized on taking coordinated, quick and appropriate action on incidents of provocation.

Rajnath’s strong words amid border dispute with China

This statement of the Defense Minister has come amid the ongoing border dispute with China in eastern Ladakh. The Defense Minister emphasized on in-depth analysis of the situation on India’s border with China and the developments in neighboring countries, which are posing a challenge to peace and stability in the region. In the conference organized on the topic ‘Strong and Secure India: Transformation in Armed Forces’, there was a wide discussion on the outline of the government’s ambitious plan to start ‘Integrated Theater Command’.

‘We must have a strong and robust national security architecture’

Rajnath Singh said that for this we must have a strong and robust national security structure. he/she also called upon the commanders to identify and include the right mix of traditional and modern warfare equipment in the arsenal of the armed forces. he/she emphasized on capacity development in space and electronic warfare and called them integral to deal with modern challenges.

We need to be alert- Rajnath

According to the Defense Ministry, on the emerging security situation in the region, Rajnath Singh said that India is a peace-loving nation. To maintain peace, the armed forces need to be prepared for war. Rajnath Singh stressed the need for comprehensive and in-depth analysis by the top military leadership in view of the situation on the northern border and the events taking place in neighboring countries. Rajnath Singh said that despite global instability, India is developing peacefully in a relatively peaceful environment. However, due to the increasing number of challenges, we need to be vigilant.

It is important to focus on the future- Defense Minister

The Union Defence Minister further said that we should also focus on the future. For this, we should have a strong and robust national security component. We should have an infallible deterrence capability. The two-day conference began on Wednesday. Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Choudhary and Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane also attended the conference.

In his/her address, Rajnath Singh praised the invaluable contribution of the armed forces in protecting national interests and advancing the vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’. The Defence Minister also praised the efforts being made to enhance coordination between the three forces. he/she emphasized on capacity development in the field of space and electronic warfare and called them integral to deal with modern challenges. he/she also urged the military leadership to focus on increasing the use of the latest technological advancements in the field of data and artificial intelligence.

The conference was attended by the country’s top-level military leadership, who deliberated on the present and future challenges facing the nation in the context of national security. The ministry said the conference provided an opportunity to the commanders to review national and international developments and also discussed measures to further enhance the country’s defence capabilities.