At IAF Commanders' Meet, Rajnath Calls for Sharper Surveillance, 'Element of Surprise'
Singh said technological superiority and joint planning are needed to counter drones, cyber threats and other emerging warfare challenges.
- On Thursday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Indian Air Force Commanders' Conference in New Delhi, urging the military to strengthen the "element of surprise" against conventional and emerging threats amid rapid technological advancements.
- Singh stated, "Victory in future conflicts would depend not merely on the number of aircraft, but also on technological sophistication, speed of response and precision of preparations." Drones and air defence systems have emerged as critical components of modern warfare.
- Demonstrating a focus on technology, the Minister launched AI applications developed by the IAF's AI Centre of Excellence to automate operational tasks across operations, administration and aerospace safety.
- Regarding personnel policy, Singh announced a two-year extension for Agniveers through the "Second Tour of Duty" initiative, following Defence Forces feedback to bolster the three Services.
- The conference, themed "The Year of Empowerment: Maximising Efficiency Through Decentralisation", brings together senior IAF leadership to deliberate on critical operational, maintenance and administrative issues through Friday.
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has directed the Indian Air Force to continuously strengthen its offensive and defensive capabilities. He said at the Air Force Commanders' Conference that "actions that surprise the enemy and prepare to deal with any unexpected move are essential for future challenges."</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Describing this strategy as crucial in modern warfare, he said that "future wa…
Rajnath Singh calls for stronger defensive capabilities to maintain ‘element of surprise’ in future warfare; launches UDAAN-developed AI applications
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged the armed forces to strengthen their offensive and defensive capabilities to maintain the element of surprise against adversaries. Addressing the Air Force Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi, he stressed the importance of intelligence, surveillance, counter-drone operations and emerging warfare domains, including cyber, electronic and space. He also commended the IAF's role during and after Operation Sin…
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh praised the Agniveers' second tour of duty, saying that future victories will depend not on the number of aircraft but on technology, speed, and precision. He also launched AI apps at the Air Force Commanders' Conference.
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