Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said modern warfare “does not respect silos,” arguing India’s edge will come from faster integration across land, sea, air, space and cyberspace. In a video message at the ‘Kalam & Kavach’ defence conclave, he stressed self-reliance, jointness, and shortening the gap between an idea, a prototype and operational deployment. He also warned national security can’t rely on old assumptions amid cyber risks, hybrid threats, and supply-chain vulnerabilities. The event highlighted indigenous innovation, AI-enabled warfare, C4ISR and Operation Sindoor.
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit says India’s next phase of military strength depends on AI, cyber warfare and drones, not just conventional platforms. He also urges MSMEs to position themselves as long-term national security partners, pointing to a massive ₹10 lakh crore opportunity within the expanding defence ecosystem as modernization accelerates.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged India to treat AI as a dual-use technology—useful for defence projects yet dangerous when misused. He warned that deepfakes, cyber warfare, and autonomous weapon systems can escalate threats, comparing unchecked AI misuse to the mythological Bhasmasur. At the same time, he pointed to successful AI integration like Operation Sindoor.
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