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Rajnath Singh Highlights Next Era of Defence at News18 Conclave
- •Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke at the CNN-News18 Defence Conclave, discussing the future of India's defence.
- •Singh commended the media for integrating defence and national security into mainstream discussions.
- •He emphasized that such conclaves are crucial for increasing public awareness about India's armed forces.
- •The Minister noted these events foster broader discussions on defence and national security among citizens.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the media for bringing defence and national security into mainstream discourse during the CNN-News18 Defence Conclave. He noted that such events raise public awareness about the armed forces and encourage broader citizen discussions on national security.
Rajnath Singh stated that India must prepare for future security challenges as the scope of national security has expanded beyond traditional military threats. He stressed the need for a holistic approach to defence to counter multi-vector threats in domains like cyber warfare, artificial intelligence, and space.
Highlighting India's economic progress, Rajnath Singh pointed to a 7.8% growth rate and stated that the nation has successfully transitioned from the 'Fragile Five' to the 'Fabulous Five'. He emphasized that India is a peace-loving nation that must back diplomacy with national strength and avoid any weakness.
