Rajnath Singh Warns of Evolving Security Threats Beyond Borders
· India · Hindustan Times, NDTV, PTI
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated on Saturday that India's security landscape now includes cyberattacks, drone swarms, proxy wars, and information operations. Addressing Indian Air Force personnel at Bagdogra airfield in West Bengal, he noted that adversaries are increasingly exploiting vulnerabilities without engaging in direct conflict. Singh warned that misleading information on social media is being used to sow doubt among soldiers and local populations. He urged personnel to maintain domain awareness and cyber resilience while emphasizing that their conduct shapes the public image of the armed forces.
Why it matters
The shift in military strategy requires Indian armed forces to defend against non-traditional threats like cyber warfare and disinformation alongside conventional border security.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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