Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday joined Armed Forces personnel for the traditional Barakhana in Bhuj, Gujarat, marking the eve of Vijayadashami with soldiers. Addressing the gathering, he called on the Armed Forces to embrace emerging technologies, prioritise training, and remain prepared for every challenge in an era of rapidly evolving threats.

“The nature of technology is changing at a pace never seen before. What was considered modern yesterday becomes outdated today,” Singh said, underlining the shifting character of warfare.

The Defence Minister noted that while conventional security challenges persist, new threats such as terrorism, cyberattacks, drone warfare, and information warfare are reshaping the battlefield. “These cannot be countered by weapons alone. Mental str

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