Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday exhorted commanders of the armed forces to analyse the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas wars
‘Be Prepared For Unexpected’ Rajnath Singh
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday exhorted commanders of the armed forces to analyse the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas wars and the current situation in Bangladesh, predict the problems that India may face in the future and stay prepared to deal with the “unexpected”. Addressing the Joint commanders’ conference in Lucknow, Rajnath stressed the need for a broader and deeper analysis given the situation along the China frontier and in neighbouring countries, “which are posing a challenge to peace and stability in the region”.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the inaugural Joint Commanders’ Conference (JCC) in Lucknow on Thursday, emphasising the need for jointness and integration among the three services for future challenges. He commended the Armed Forces for their invaluable contribution in safeguarding national interests and advancing the vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, and appreciated the efforts being undertaken for furthering jointness and integration among the three Services.
In line with the theme of the conference, ‘Sashakt aur Surakshit Bharat : Transforming the Armed Forces’, Singh stated that India is a peaceloving nation and the Armed Forces need to be prepared for war in order to preserve peace. He also urged the military leadership to focus on increasing the use of the latest technological advancements in the fields of data and artificial intelligence.
