At IAF commanders' meet, Rajnath Singh calls for sharper surveillance, 'element of surprise'

Published 12 Nov 2026, 16:02 IST

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At an Air Force Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called for sharper surveillance and for the defence forces to strengthen and sustain both offensive and defensive dimensions of the “element of surprise” to maintain combat and operational readiness against conventional and emerging threats, emphasizing the role of technological superiority.

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New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday urged the military to strengthen both the offensive and defensive aspects of the "element of surprise" to maintain combat readiness against conventional and emerging threats posed by the evolving nature of modern warfare . In an address at the…

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Greater Kashmir GK Communications Pvt. Ltd. 12 Nov 2026, 14:55 IST

Technological superiority key to enhancing operational readiness against emerging threats: Rajanth Singh

New Delhi, Nov 12: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called upon the Defence Forces to strengthen and sustain both offensive and defensive dimensions of the ‘element of surprise’ to maintain operational readiness against conventional and emerging threats arising from rapid technological…

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Hindustan Times HT Media 12 Nov 2026, 15:45 IST

At IAF commanders' meet, Rajnath calls for sharper surveillance, 'element of surprise'

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Deccan Herald The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. Current article 12 Nov 2026, 16:02 IST

At IAF commanders' meet, Rajnath Singh calls for sharper surveillance, 'element of surprise'

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday urged the military to strengthen both the offensive and defensive aspects of the "element of surprise" to maintain combat readiness against conventional and emerging threats posed by the evolving nature of modern warfare . In an address at the…

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Mathrubhumi English Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. 12 Nov 2026, 16:10 IST

At IAF commanders' meet, Rajnath stresses on 'element of surprise'

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called for sharper surveillance and maintaining the element of surprise during the Air Force Commanders' Conference in New Delhi.

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