Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India's armed forces have the freedom and resources to respond decisively to threats, including striking adversaries within their territory. He stressed strategic autonomy, indigenous defence production and a proactive security approach amid evolving warfare and geopolitical uncertainties
As Narendra Modi becomes India’s longest-serving elected prime minister, the government highlights a security doctrine marked by the Uri surgical strikes, Balakot airstrikes, Article 370 abrogation and Operation Sindoor, aimed at countering terrorism and strengthening national security