'Go Beyond Traditional Concepts': Rajnath Singh To Armed Forces Amid Evolving Warfare

Last Updated:September 16, 2025, 18:37 IST

Rajnath Singh said that the forces should be ready to deal with invisible challenges emanating from unconventional threats

The Defence Minister's remark assumes significance as the new warfare has now moved to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), as seen in the recent India-Pakistan conflict and also in the Russia-Ukraine war. (Photo: SpokespersonMoD)

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that the Indian armed forces should remain alert while urging them to move beyond traditional concepts of war.

Singh said that the forces should be ready to deal with invisible challenges emanating from unconventional threats such as information, ideological, ecological and biological warfare.

The Defence Minister’s remark assumes significance as the new warfare has now moved to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), as seen in the recent India-Pakistan conflict and also in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Addressing the Combined Commanders’ Conference 2025 in Kolkata, Singh asserted that the nature of warfare is continuously evolving, and the recent global conflicts have underlined the relevance of a “technology-friendly" military.

“Wars of today are so sudden and unpredictable that it is extremely difficult to foretell its duration. It can be two months, a year, or even five years. We need to be prepared. We need to ensure that our surge capacity remains sufficient," he added.

He called upon the Commanders to be proactive in their approach and strive to build the “Sudarshan Chakra" as envisioned by PM Modi.

“Operation Sindoor has demonstrated that Strength, Strategy and Self-reliance are the three pillars that will give India the power it needs in the 21st century. Today, we have the capability to face any challenge with the help of indigenous platforms and systems coupled with the indomitable courage of our soldiers. This is the real strength of Aatmanirbhar Bharat," said Singh.

Highlighting that the country’s defence sector is centered around modernisation, operational readiness, technological superiority and credible deterrence,  the Defence Minister called for focusing on the mantra of “JAI (Jointness, Aatmanirbharta and Innovation)" given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the inaugural session of the conference on September 15, 2025.

He batted for deeper engagement with the industry and academia in developing future-ready technologies. He reaffirmed PM Modi’s vision to further enhance the role of the private sector in creating a robust defence innovation ecosystem and making the domestic industry the biggest & best in the world.

Saurabh Verma

Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter --twitter.com/saurabhkverma19

Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter --twitter.com/saurabhkverma19

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