Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India voluntarily stopped Operation Sindoor and was prepared for a prolonged conflict with Pakistan. Calling Pakistan the epicentre of international terrorism, he argued that tackling terrorism requires uprooting its ideological and political foundations. Singh also pointed to India’s growing military capabilities, signaling a broader push for readiness and deterrence in the region.
DRDO chief Samir Kamat says space is set to become the deciding factor in future conflicts, leaving India to rapidly close capability gaps. He calls for a whole-of-nation push as DRDO partners with startups, MSMEs, and academia, while urging a major jump in R&D spending. The defence R&D budget is set to double, aiming for sovereign space tech and resilient assets.
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