Now nations can be weakened through cyber, economic warfare: Singh | india news
Dehradun: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the nature of conflict has changed rapidly and nations can now be weakened not only through conventional warfare but also through economic, cyber, space and information warfare, reports Kautilya Singh.Virtually addressing the foundation day celebrations and diamond jubilee of Sainik School, Ghorakhal, he said, “War in the present times goes beyond borders, encompassing economic, digital, energy and food security in national security.”
He said the changing nature of threats requires not only a strong army but also an alert and prepared citizenry. Singh said that every citizen has to be alert and prepared at all times. He stressed the need for a strong army supported by people capable of standing shoulder to shoulder to defend the country under any circumstances.Singh said the government is leaving no stone unturned in equipping the armed forces with advanced weapons and technologies and said citizens, especially the youth, need to build mental toughness and intellectual clarity through discipline and determination. He said that these qualities will help the country respond to any challenge.Describing the admission of girls in Sainik Schools as a historic decision, Singh said, “These girls will become the torchbearers of women power.”