October 23, 2026 7:27 PM

Rajnath Singh Releases Land Warfare Doctrine, Calls for 20–30-Year Strategic Vision and Readiness for Emerging Threats

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday released the Land Warfare Doctrine, which provides an overarching framework to prepare the Indian Army for the challenges posed by the evolving character of warfare and future conflicts. Addressing the Army Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi, he called for a long-term strategic vision spanning the next 20–30 years and urged Army Commanders to closely monitor geopolitical and regional developments while remaining equally prepared to respond to immedi...

August 14, 2026 9:46 PM

Self-reliant, future-ready defence sector top priority for military modernisation: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said military modernisation driven by a self-reliant and future-ready defence sector is the government's top priority, asserting that India's defence industry has undergone a major transformation over the past 12 years. Addressing soldiers through Akashvani on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, Singh said initiatives such as Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India have enabled India to increasingly meet its own security requirements while emerging as a g...