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Rajnath Singh emphasizes Joint Military Vision and Modern Warfare in Armed Forces Conference | Delhi News - Times of India
New Delhi: Ahead of the impending creation of integrated theatre commands, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday told the armed forces to evolve a 'joint military vision' and prepare for challenges the country may face in future wars, amid the continuing military confrontation with China and
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Jointness in focus, Rajnath pushes for swift military action
Jointness among the three services, an essential prerequisite to the creation of theatre commands, came into sharp focus at a top military conference in Lucknow on Thursday, with defence minister Rajnath Singh making a push for cultivating a joint vision, preparing for future wars, and delivering a
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Rajnath Singh stresses on need to evolve joint military vision to face future wars
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday (September 5, 2024) called for capability development in space and electronic warfare, with focus on increasing the use of latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), describing them as integral to tackle modern-day challenges. He said this
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Rajnath: Prepare for war to preservepeace; evolve joint military vision | Lucknow News - Times of India
Lucknow: India is a peace-loving nation but its armed forces need to be prepared for war in order to preserve peace, said defence minister Rajnath Singh while batting for evolving a joint military vision. Speaking at the maiden Joint Commanders' Conference in Lucknow on Thursday, the defence
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At top commanders conference, Rajnath emphasises on 'synergised, swift, proportionate' response to any provocation
The defence minister pitched for deeper analysis of the situation along India's border with China and developments in the neighbouring countries, which are posing a challenge to peace and stability in the region. The conference with the theme 'Sashakt aur Surakshit Bharat: Transforming the Armed
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasizes the need for jointness and modern warfare strategies at the Combined Commanders' Conference. He calls for a synergized approach to face future challenges and maintain peace through preparedness.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Combined Commanders' Conference in Delhi, emphasizing the critical need for the Indian Armed Forces to develop a joint military vision to effectively tackle future warfare challenges
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. The conference, attended by top military brass, focused on enhancing jointness and discussing strategies for modern warfare.Singh stressed the importance of a synergized, swift, and proportionate response to any provocation
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. He urged the armed forces to be prepared for a wide spectrum of challenges, ranging from conventional warfare to grey zone tactics and non-contact warfare2
.The Defence Minister highlighted the need for greater integration among the three services - Army, Navy, and Air Force. He called for breaking down silos and fostering a culture of jointness to enhance operational effectiveness
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.Singh emphasized the importance of being prepared for future conflicts, stating that the best way to ensure peace is to be ready for war
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. He urged the armed forces to focus on developing capabilities in emerging domains such as cyber, space, and artificial intelligence.The Defence Minister also touched upon the government's push for modernization and self-reliance in defence production. He encouraged the armed forces to embrace indigenous technologies and contribute to the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' (Self-Reliant India) initiative in the defence sector
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The Combined Commanders' Conference served as a platform for strategic discussions on various aspects of national security. It allowed top military leaders to review the security situation, assess operational readiness, and chart out future strategies for the armed forces
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.Singh highlighted the evolving nature of threats faced by India, including cross-border terrorism, proxy wars, and the changing character of warfare. He emphasized the need for the armed forces to adapt to these challenges and develop new operational concepts
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