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From strategic Eastern airbase, Rajnath calls for highest military preparedness

The Hindu Nov 07, 2026 at 08:38 PM IST India
From strategic Eastern airbase, Rajnath calls...

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited eastern border installations to demand maximum military readiness against evolving hybrid threats. He emphasized the strategic importance of the northeast as India's primary security edge and reviewed infrastructure and technological upgrades along the Line of Actual Control.

Key takeaways

  • The minister urged forces to counter hybrid warfare, cyberattacks, and drone incursions.
  • He described the northeast region as India's first edge rather than its last.
  • Budget allocations for border infrastructure and modern defense equipment have increased.
  • Indian industries are now manufacturing drones and anti-drone systems for the military.
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