India News : At the Combined Commanders’ Conference‑25 (CCC‑25) in Kolkata, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed senior leaders of the Army, Navy, and Air Force on the second day, emphasizing that modern warfare demands readiness for more than just conventional threats.
He urged the military to stay prepared against non‑traditional, invisible dangers such as information warfare, ideological subversion, ecological disruptions, and biological warfare. Singh stressed that the nature of war is constantly evolving, and recent global conflicts have underlined the importance of a “technology‑friendly” armed force.
Singh also spoke about the need for greater jointness among the three services, and continuous assessment of geopolitical changes, regional instability, and shifting security dynamics to safeguard the nation’s security architecture. He noted that wars today are “sudden and unpredictable,” and urged that India’s forces enhance their surge capacity to be ready for conflicts that might last months—or even years.
He underlined strategic autonomy as key, with the defence sector functioning through a blend of offensive and defensive capabilities. Referring to the Prime Minister’s vision, Singh called for the implementation of what is being called Project Sudarshan Chakra, with realistic action plans spanning medium‑term (five‑year) and long‑term (ten‑year) horizons. He asserted that strength, strategy, and self‑reliance (Aatmanirbharta) form the pillars of India’s future defence posture.
