What Happened
Defence Minister Highlights Role of AI, Drones, and Cyber Capabilities
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that future military power will be defined by the speed of information processing and decision-making, rather than the sheer number of weapons or platforms. Speaking at Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026, he highlighted the growing role of AI, drones, and cyber capabilities in modern warfare. Singh emphasized India’s push for defence self-reliance through its ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative, which aims to build domestic capability in designing and manufacturing critical technologies. This was reported by The Week News Desk.