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Rajnath Singh Pushes ‘Design In India’ for AI-Powered Defence at DEFCON 2026
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News18•24-09-2026, 20:28
Rajnath Singh Pushes ‘Design In India’ for AI-Powered Defence at DEFCON 2026
- •Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized India's focus on indigenous defence technologies and AI-powered warfare at CNN-News18 Defence Conclave 2026.
- •Singh highlighted AI's crucial role in threat prediction, early warning systems, and faster decision-making to strengthen India's defence capabilities.
- •He announced lifetime free train travel for Army Medal recipients and their eligible family members, underscoring welfare measures for soldiers.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced lifetime free train travel for Army Medal recipients and eligible family members during his address at the CNN-News18 Defence Conclave 2026.
Rajnath Singh highlighted that artificial intelligence plays a crucial role in threat prediction, early warning systems, and enabling faster decision-making to strengthen India's overall defence capabilities.
India is heavily focused on advancing indigenous defence technologies and transitioning from 'Design in India' initiatives to AI-powered warfare capabilities.
