Surprise, technology key to India’s future military preparedness, says Rajnath Singh

Published 12 Nov 2026, 17:59 IST

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the Indian Air Force that future wars will be decided by technology rather than just aircraft numbers, urging the service to create dedicated doctrines for emerging warfare domains. Speaking at an IAF Commanders’ conference, he said victory in future conflicts will not depend on the number of jets alone and called for capabilities that give the adversary no time to react, while ensuring India is never caught off guard by unexpected enemy moves.

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The defence minister said technological superiority, surprise and jointness will be critical to military readiness as armed forces prepare for emerging security threats.

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Hindustan Times HT Media Current article 12 Nov 2026, 17:59 IST

Surprise, technology key to India’s future military preparedness, says Rajnath Singh

The defence minister said technological superiority, surprise and jointness will be critical to military readiness as armed forces prepare for emerging security threats.

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Deccan Chronicle Deccan Chronicle Holdings 12 Nov 2026, 23:28 IST

Rajnath Calls For Surprise, Technological Edge In Future Warfare

"Our Defence Forces must develop capabilities and methods that leave the adversary with no time to react or recover, while simultaneously ensuring that we are never caught off guard by an unexpected move from the enemy," he said.

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The Tribune The Tribune Trust 13 Nov 2026, 01:36 IST

Future wars will be won by technology, not jets alone: Defence Minister

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today asked the Indian Air Force to develop dedicated doctrines for emerging domains of warfare and added success in future conflicts would not be dependent on the number of aircraft alone. Addressing the IAF Commanders’ conference, he said “victory in future conflicts…

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