Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday that constant vigilance must be kept on the country’s western and northern borders with China and Pakistan, as well as the entire coastline, and that forces must be operationally prepared to handle all upcoming threats.
“Future conflicts will be unpredictable. The constantly-evolving world order has forced everyone to re-strategise,” Singh said in his address to top naval commanders during the Naval Commanders’ Conference, which began on Monday aboard indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.
The defence sector has emerged as a major demand creator, which has boosted India’s economy said Rajnath Singh. “In the next five to 10 years, orders worth more than $100 billion are expected to be placed through the defence sector; it will become a major partner in the economic development of the country,” he said.
“Today, our defence sector is on the runway. Soon, when it takes off, it will transform the country’s economy,” he said. “If we want to see India among the top economic powers by the end of ‘Amrit Kaal’, we need to take bold steps towards becoming a defence superpower.”
Rajnath Singh saw operational demonstration at sea
Singh saw operational demonstrations at sea, including complex carrier and fleet operations, ship and aircraft weapon firings, and underway resupply at sea. Also, he witnessed a display of indigenous products, including a spotter drone and a fire-fighting robots, among others.
In his remarks to the Commanders, Singh advised them to keep their attention on the development of futuristic capabilities in order to successfully address the new security issues in the maritime realm. He stated that having secure borders is the first step in ensuring social and economic advancement and that an environment of economic prosperity and security is compatible.
The mission-based deployments of the Navy, he said, have strengthened India’s position as a “Preferred Security Partner” of friendly nations in the region and highlighted the need for India to be totally self-reliant. He made particular note of the responsive presence of the Navy in the Indian Ocean Region.
In keeping with the government’s plans to foster self-reliance in defence, the Defense Minister also praised the Navy for being at the forefront of indigenisation and innovation through the deployment of ships and submarines and the development of specialised technologies.
He stated that the commissioning of the INS Vikrant furthered his conviction that India’s naval designing and development is at a promising stage and will continue to advance in the future.
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