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Rajnath Singh: India Must Prepare for Future Security Challenges, Holistic Defence Needed
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News18•24-09-2026, 19:57
Rajnath Singh: India Must Prepare for Future Security Challenges, Holistic Defence Needed
- •Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized India's need to be prepared for future security challenges.
- •Speaking at News18 DEFCON 2026, Singh stated that the scope of national security has expanded.
- •He highlighted the requirement for a holistic approach to defence.
- •Singh noted increased public awareness regarding the country's defence apparatus.
- •Defence and security have become mainstream subjects for media, according to the Defence Minister.
Key Questions Answered
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that India must stay prepared for future security challenges, emphasizing that the scope of national security has expanded and requires a holistic approach to defence.
Rajnath Singh warned against the 'parameter fallacy', stating that national security should not be viewed solely from geographical limits because threat boundaries have become fluid even though borders remain fixed.
Rajnath Singh stated that India's hard and soft power should be viewed as complementary, noting that they can work together but cannot act as substitutes for one another.
