Rajnath Singh calls on defence forces, industry, and labs to act as one
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the importance of collaboration among India's armed forces, defence labs, and industries for future military strength. He highlighted self-reliance and strategic autonomy as critical for national security in the face of modern challenges. The third edition of the Kalam & Kavach conclave focused on innovation and integration in defence to address evolving security threats.
- ▪Rajnath Singh called for faster integration between innovation, production, and operational deployment in the defence sector.
- ▪He warned that excessive dependence on foreign suppliers for defence capabilities poses vulnerabilities during crises.
- ▪The conclave featured discussions on advanced technologies such as AI-enabled warfare and hypersonic systems.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday (May 13, 2026) asserted that India’s future military strength will depend on how effectively its armed forces, defence laboratories, and industries work together, while emphasising self-reliance and jointness as essential pillars of national security.Addressing the third edition of Kalam & Kavach, a defence conclave, at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, on video, the Defence Minister said modern security challenges require faster integration between innovation, production, and operational deployment. National security on a slippery regional landscape“A nation’s strength will increasingly depend on how quickly its defence forces, laboratories, and industries think and act as one,” Mr.
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