Emphasizing that defence must evolve beyond reactive measures, Singh described adaptive defence as an approach that focuses on anticipating potential threats and preparing proactively.
HM Shah has got a busy schedule lined up for Saturday as he will address four rallies in Jharkhand where polling will be held in two phases on November 13 and November 20.
Speaking at the event, he emphasized that technology is a key factor behind rapid changes across various fields, noting the competitive race among nations to master niche technologies like Artificial Intelligence, which are crucial in the current geopolitical landscape
During his visit, he toured key facilities such as the Heat Treatment and New Assembly Shop, assessing crucial indigenous defence capabilities. He was joined by Secretary of Defence Production Sanjeev Kumar and Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has emphasized that the North East's progress is integral to India’s holistic development, highlighting the government’s commitment to bolstering the region’s economic, cultural, and natural strengths.
Mr Singh described ''Chola Bhawan'' as a symbol of the aspirations of the Navy and India’s legacy of maritime excellence. It is also a reflection of India’s new mindset of coming out of the mentality of slavery and feeling proud of its rich historical heritage, he added.
The ADITI scheme worth Rs 750 crore for the period 2023-24 to 2025-26 falls under the iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) framework of Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry of Defence.
The event will also witness an All-Women Panel Discussion on ‘Women as Drivers of Change’ ahead of International Women's Day on 8 March, 2024.
Speaking at a defence summit organised by a private media organisation in New Delhi, he termed ‘giving priority to long-termism and long-term gains’ as the main difference between the present government and the previous dispensations.
Singh undertook a one-day visit to Odisha during which he addressed two public meetings and workers' meet ahead of the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha and Odisha Assembly polls.
