India’s Zero Tolerance Against Terrorism Is a Firm Line of Action, Says Rajnath Singh at Forces First Conclave

Highlighting India’s response to terrorism, the Defence Minister said the world witnessed this approach during Operation Sindoor, which emerged as a significant example of advanced technological warfare. He stated that the operation involved the deployment of sophisticated missile systems, including Akashteer, the Akash missile system, and BrahMos, along with several other modern defence technologies.

Singh emphasised that over the past twelve years, the Narendra Modi government has placed the revival and expansion of India’s defence sector among its highest priorities. He said the government has worked towards strengthening national defence preparedness while simultaneously reducing dependence on foreign imports for meeting the country’s defence requirements.

The Defence Minister stated that 75 per cent of the budget allocated for the modernisation of the Armed Forces has been reserved for procurement from Indian industries. He further announced that the government will introduce a new Defence Acquisition Procedure this year, which is expected to provide renewed momentum and greater strength to domestic defence manufacturing.

Singh noted that India’s defence production has reached a record level of nearly Rs 1.78 lakh crore, compared to approximately Rs 40,000 crore in 2014. He added that the government has set an ambitious target of crossing the milestone of Rs 2 lakh crore in defence production this year.

The Defence Minister’s remarks underline India’s growing focus on self-reliance in defence manufacturing, advanced military technology, and stronger counter-terrorism capabilities. The continued expansion of indigenous defence production and modernisation efforts reflects the country’s strategic push towards building a more capable and self-sufficient defence ecosystem.