Any Terror Attack Originating From Pakistan Will Invite Stronger Response: Rajnath Singh
Singh said India is prepared to target the sources of terrorism, citing record defence production of over Rs 1.78 lakh crore and exports of Rs 39,000 crore.
- On Thursday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned that any terrorist acts originating from Pakistan will invite a stronger response from India, citing Operation Sindoor, Balakot Airstrikes and surgical strikes as evidence of proactive action.
- Singh identified a "5D Security Threat"—disinformation, destabilisation, disruption, deception and destruction—and called for "smart power" combining precision weapons with artificial intelligence to address evolving security challenges.
- Domestic defence production surged to over Rs 1.78 lakh crore, while exports reached an all-time high of Rs 39,000 crore, with India producing more than 90 per cent of ammunition variants domestically.
- Addressing emerging risks, Singh discussed "lone-wolf" attacks and "white-collar terrorism," praising Captain Smit Machhar for risking his life to avert a major disaster during a recent co-pilot incident.
- By 2029, the Ministry of Defence aims to achieve production targets of Rs 3 lakh crore and exports worth Rs 50,000 crore, positioning India as a future global leader in technology and defence.
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‘Any terror act from Pakistan will invite stronger response’: Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh said India’s commitment to peace should not be mistaken for weakness, citing Operation Sindoor, the Balakot airstrikes and surgical strikes as examples of the country’s approach to cross-border terrorism.
Any terror attack originating from Pakistan will invite stronger response: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, Oct 15: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said any terrorist act originating from Pakistan would invite an even stronger response from India, asserting that Operation Sindoor, the Balakot airstrikes and surgical strikes marked a shift from diplomatic condemnation to proactive action against terrorism. Addressing a Defence Conclave in New Delhi, Singh said India remained committed to peace but its commitment should not be mist…
“Any terror act originating from Pakistan would invite an even stronger response”: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
“Operation Sindoor, Balakot Airstrikes and Surgical Strikes weren’t just military operations; they symbolised a decisive shift in the nation’s approach, moving from diplomatic condemnation to proactive action aimed at rooting out terrorism by reaching its very source,” Singh said at a Defence Conclave in New Delhi.
India's commitment to peace should not be mistaken for weakness: Rajnath Singh
At a Defence Conclave 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh underscored India's resilience in fostering peace. He referred to the decisive actions taken against terrorism orchestrated from Pakistan, such as surgical and airstrikes. Singh pointed out the transition to a self-reliant, forward-thinking defense strategy and warned of robust consequences for any future terrorist endeavors. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reforms with signif…
Rajnath Singh Warns Pakistan of Stronger Retaliation if Terrorism Originates From Its Territory
New Delhi, October 15, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday warned Pakistan that any future act of terrorism originating from its territory would invite a stronger Indian response than previous operations. Addressing an event in New Delhi, Singh said India had consistently responded firmly whenever terrorists attempted to spill blood on […]
Rajnath Singh warned Pakistan: "India will respond more forcefully than ever if a terrorist attack occurs." What else did he say?
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