Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced on Monday that India's defence exports have reached a record ?21,000 crore, a significant leap from ?2,000 crore a decade ago. Speaking at the Army War College (AWC) in the historic Mhow Cantonment, Singh highlighted the government’s vision of achieving ?50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029.

He emphasized the importance of mastering frontier technologies, citing unconventional warfare methods like information warfare, AI-based warfare, space and cyber-attacks as emerging challenges. Singh lauded military training centres in Mhow for equipping soldiers to tackle such threats effectively.

The minister commended the AWC, Infantry School, and Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE) for their evolving curricula, preparing personnel for multi-domain operations and leadership roles. He urged officers to explore integration in areas like AI, communication technology, and weapons training.

Addressing the officers, Singh underlined the government's commitment to strengthening jointness among the three services. He called for defence attaches to uphold India's vision of self-reliance (aatmanirbhar Bharat) and promote national interests globally.

During his two-day visit to Madhya Pradesh, Singh praised the armed forces for their dual role in border security and disaster response, highlighting their dedication and adaptability in a rapidly changing global landscape. He stressed that economic prosperity and robust security are interdependent, with both essential for national growth.

Singh also laid a wreath at the Infantry Memorial, paying tribute to the nation’s martyrs. At the AWC, he was briefed by commandant Lt Gen HS Sahi on the institute’s global contributions to military diplomacy and its role in empowering leaders for modern warfare.

Reiterating the government’s resolve, Singh stated, “India is on course to become a leading economic and military power, with a secure and prosperous future."

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced on Monday that India's defence exports have reached a record ?21,000 crore, a significant leap from ?2,000 crore a decade ago. Speaking at the Army War College (AWC) in the historic Mhow Cantonment, Singh highlighted the government’s vision of achieving ?50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029.

He emphasized the importance of mastering frontier technologies, citing unconventional warfare methods like information warfare, AI-based warfare, space and cyber-attacks as emerging challenges. Singh lauded military training centres in Mhow for equipping soldiers to tackle such threats effectively.

The minister commended the AWC, Infantry School, and Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE) for their evolving curricula, preparing personnel for multi-domain operations and leadership roles. He urged officers to explore integration in areas like AI, communication technology, and weapons training.

Addressing the officers, Singh underlined the government's commitment to strengthening jointness among the three services. He called for defence attaches to uphold India's vision of self-reliance (aatmanirbhar Bharat) and promote national interests globally.

During his two-day visit to Madhya Pradesh, Singh praised the armed forces for their dual role in border security and disaster response, highlighting their dedication and adaptability in a rapidly changing global landscape. He stressed that economic prosperity and robust security are interdependent, with both essential for national growth.

Singh also laid a wreath at the Infantry Memorial, paying tribute to the nation’s martyrs. At the AWC, he was briefed by commandant Lt Gen HS Sahi on the institute’s global contributions to military diplomacy and its role in empowering leaders for modern warfare.

Reiterating the government’s resolve, Singh stated, “India is on course to become a leading economic and military power, with a secure and prosperous future."