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Rajnath Singh: National Security Threats Evolve Beyond Traditional Warfare
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News18•24-09-2026, 19:50
Rajnath Singh: National Security Threats Evolve Beyond Traditional Warfare
- •Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that national security now encompasses more than just traditional military threats.
- •Singh emphasized the necessity of a holistic approach to defence in the 21st century.
- •Hostile actors can employ diverse methods to target a nation, requiring expanded security strategies.
- •Emerging security domains include cyber warfare, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, space, and information warfare.
- •India is focusing on strengthening defence capabilities and self-reliance in these new security areas.
Key Questions Answered
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that the scope of national security has expanded beyond traditional military threats, requiring a holistic approach as hostile actors employ multiple methods in the 21st century.
He highlighted emerging security domains such as cyber warfare, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, space, and information warfare while India works to strengthen its defence capabilities and self-reliance.
Rajnath Singh noted that while borders are fixed, threat boundaries have become fluid, warning against the perimeter fallacy and stressing the need for future-ready defence preparedness.
