Peace time is nothing but an “illusion“, and India must remain prepared for uncertainty even during periods of relative calm, Rajnath Singh said while hailing the armed forces for the valour they displayed during Operation Sindoor.
Peace Time is Nothing But ‘Illusion’: Rajnath Singh
Peace time is nothing but an “illusion“, and India must remain prepared for uncertainty even during periods of relative calm, Rajnath Singh said while hailing the armed forces for the valour they displayed during Operation Sindoor. The defence minister was addressing the Controllers’ Conference of the Defence Accounts Department (DAD).
In an address at an event, Singh said the performance of the indigenously built equipment and platforms in the operation increased the global demand for India-built military products. “The world is looking at our defence sector with new respect. A single delay or error in financial processes can directly affect operational preparedness,” he said.
“Most of the equipment we once imported is now being made in India. Our reforms are succeeding because of the clarity of vision and commitment at the highest level,” he said. Delving into the larger geopolitical situation, the defence minister cited an analysis by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, which said the global military expenditure reached USD 2.7 trillion in 2024.
The defence minister praised the DAD’s new motto “Alert, Agile, Adaptive” and noted that these are not mere words, but a reflection of the work culture required in today’s rapidly evolving defence environment. Highlighting the increasing strategic and economic significance of the defence sector, Singh called for a shift in perception from defence spending as mere expenditure to an economic investment with multiplier impact.
Singh said India, along with the rest of the world, is entering a new phase of re-armament, marked by capital-intensive investments in the defence sector. The defence minister called upon the DAD to incorporate defence economics in their planning and assessments, including social impact analysis of R&D projects and dual-use technologies.
