Rajnath Singh for long-term strategy to keep pace with defence tech

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, October 28

Stating that the nature of today’s warfare is very dynamic and technology dominance in coming years will increase, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called upon all stakeholders, including scientists, armed forces and the industry, to keep an eye on evolving technologies and prepare a long-term strategy to enhance indigenous capabilities.

Addressing scientists at the DRDO’s Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) here after inaugurating the Augmented Environmental Test Facility for evaluating warheads, he said, “Technology is changing very fast. By the time it is developed and converted into a product, more advanced technology emerges.”

Rajnath suggested defence research and development organisations like TBRL should forge long-term associations with academic institutions.

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, DRDO Chairman Dr G Satheesh Reddy and Vice Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sandeep Singh were also present. Gen Rawat said, “The country is facing challenges at the borders to deal with which the armed forces require hi-tech equipment.”