New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Tuesday appealed to the Armed Forces of the country to prepare for unconventional and asymmetric warfare including hybrid war, and said that this will be a part of future conventional wars.
“Cyber, information, communication, trade and finance have all become an inseparable part of future conflicts, This necessitates that Armed forces will have to keep all these facts in consideration while planning and formulating strategies,” Rajnath Singh said while attending the Army Commanders’ Conference, an apex level biannual event here.
The Defence Minister stressed upon the present complex world situation which affects everyone globally.
On the current situation along the Northern borders, Rajnath expressed full confidence that while troops are standing firm, the ongoing talks for peaceful resolution will continue and disengagement and de-escalation is the way forward.
The official also complimented the efforts of BRO, which has led to the quantum improvement of road communication in the borders of both Western and Northern, while working under difficult conditions.
Referring to the situation along the Western borders, he complimented the Indian Army’s response to cross-border terrorism, however, the proxy war by the adversary continues. The Minister said “I compliment the excellent synergy between the CAPF/ Police forces and the Army in tackling the menace of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. The synergised operations in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are contributing to increased stability in the region and the same should continue”.
He emphasised that a regular interface of the Armed Forces with emerging technologies is a must. He also remarked that the government is committed in every manner towards the welfare of the Veterans and the Next of Kin of all categories of Battle Casualties and the nation remains indebted to the sacrifices made by valiant soldiers and their families.
During the event, the Indian Army’s apex leadership comprehensively deliberated upon all aspects of existing security scenarios, situations along the borders, in the hinterland and challenges for the present security apparatus.
In addition, the conference also focused on issues about organisational restructuring, logistics, administration, human resource management, modernisation through indigenisation, induction of Niche technologies and assessment of the impact of the various existing global situations.
The main highlight of the third day of the conference was the address by the Defence Minister, to the senior leadership of the Indian Army, which was preceded by an address by CDS, COAS, CNS and CAS as also a brief on the “Technological Infusion and Absorption Roadmap for Indian Army” plan.
