New Delhi, October 23: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday called upon the Army’s senior leadership to maintain a long-term strategic vision while remaining prepared to respond to immediate and emerging challenges.
Addressing the Army Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi, Singh stressed the need for a strategic outlook spanning the next 20–30 years and said military strategies must remain dynamic and flexible to adapt to changing circumstances.
Commending the Defence Forces for adapting to evolving operational conditions, he said Operation Sindoor demonstrated innovative thinking, enhanced synergy and superior coordination, complemented by advanced weaponry. He stressed the need to continuously strengthen capabilities and accelerate efforts in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, data analytics, cyber-security and secure communication networks.
Singh emphasised that despite the growing significance of air, maritime, space and cyber domains, land warfare and ground forces would remain indispensable. He called for an integrated approach to modern warfare, saying success would depend on multi-domain capabilities and seamless coordination in joint operations.
The Defence Minister also highlighted India’s growing defence manufacturing capabilities, noting that defence production reached a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in 2025-26, while defence exports touched approximately Rs 38,000 crore.
He urged the Army Commanders to ensure effective implementation of reforms, improve manpower management, increase women’s participation and maintain focus on self-reliance and an integrated approach to national security.
On the occasion, Singh released the Land Warfare Doctrine, which provides an overarching framework for preparing the Indian Army to address the evolving character of warfare and future conflicts. He also unveiled the annual United Nations Journal and felicitated Army personnel who made notable contributions while serving as UN peacekeepers.
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani, Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and other senior officials were also present. (PIB)
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