From The Assam Tribune
Center Owned by Assam Tribune GroupAt Bagdogra, Rajnath flags hybrid threats, urges forces to stay battle-ready
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed soldiers at Bagdogra, a key airbase in the Eastern sector near the China frontier, urging the armed forces to maintain the highest level of operational readiness. He highlighted emerging hybrid threats such as cyber‑attacks, drone warfare and misinformation, and stressed the need for indigenous defence technology. Singh called on air warriors to deepen engagement with local communities, saying that stronger ties with residents can weaken enemy plots in sensitive border regions. He also underscored the importance of discipline, restraint, behaviour and courage to preserve public trust in the forces.
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Singh highlighted cyber-attacks, drone warfare and misinformation as emerging security challenges and stressed the importance of indigenous defence technology
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Addressing soldiers in Bagdogra, Singh said their behaviour, discipline and restraint were important in maintaining public trust in the armed forces.
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The Defence Minister asks air warriors to deepen local engagement and strengthen trust between defence forces and surrounding communities
