NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday chaired a review meeting with senior defence officials to take stock of the situation due to the West Asia crisis and said there was need to learn lessons from the conflict to improve the country’s defence preparedness.Rajnath was briefed on the global and regional security scenario, the impact of a possible escalation of the ongoing conflict on India as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by the current geopolitical situation.The minister directed that operational and technological takeaways from the ongoing conflict be studied continuously in order to improve India’s defences. “We need to formalise a comprehensive integrated roadmap for the next decade factoring in the lessons learnt, challenges and opportunities going forward while ensuring Aatmanirbharta and operational readiness across all fronts,” he said.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Amazon Web Services ‘disrupted’ following drone attack in Bahrain; Saudi, UAE mull joining Iran warGulf Allies Edge Toward Conflict: Saudi grants US base access; UAE shuts Iranian assetsPossible US-Iran Talks In Islamabad: White House calls situation ‘sensitive’ and ‘fluid’; oil prices tumbleChief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, IAF chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chairman Samir Kamat and defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh were present at the meeting.The impact of the crisis on supply chain management for procurement and production of defence equipment, including maintenance and serviceability of existing equipment, was also examined at the review meeting.Rajnath held the security review meeting just two days after Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) discussed the situation arising out of the conflict in West Asia and carried out a detailed assessment of the availability of critical goods for the common people, including food, energy and fuel security.Last week, Rajnath credited PM Modi’s competence and foresight for “safeguarding” India from the ripple effects of global instability, asserting that the country has remained secure despite the escalating conflict in West Asia. The minister also backed the PM’s stance that “war is not a solution” and called for a resolution through dialogue and diplomacy. “When the world is at war, no country can remain unaffected. India may also be impacted during such times, but our prime minister, through his competence, capability and foresight, has ensured that the country does not get trapped in such a crisis,” he said. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Built A Naval Network But Missed The Red Sea’s Key ChokepointLPG Ships Pine Gas And Jag Vasant Safely Cross Hormuz, Crew Hails Indian NavyIran Threats Undermine 10 Million Indian Lives, Israel’s ‘Great Plans With India’: Envoy AzarVessels ‘Going Dark’ In EEZ: Navy Chief Tripathi On ‘Emerging Flash Points’ In Indo-PacificAre Trump’s Iran Announcements Driven By Market Manipulation?; Trump Calls Modi To Discuss Iran WarIAF’s Biggest Aircraft Deal Progress To Replace Aging Fleet , C-130J, C-390 And A400M In RaceUS President Trump Dials PM Modi Amid West Asia Conflict, Discusses Strait Of HormuzIndia’s Rafale Marine Deal May Move Faster Than Planned With Trainer Arrival: Reports’India Indispensable To Asia’: Donald Trump’s War Envoy Colby Signals US Shift Amid West Asia CrisisGovt Calls All-Party Meeting To Discuss West Asia Conflict Amid Opposition Uproar123PhotostoriesFrom Saif Ali Khan-Amrita Singh to Bhagyashree-Himalaya Dasani: 5 famous Indian celebrities who eloped and got marriedExclusive – ‘The 50’ Winner Shiv Thakare opens up about his journey, Prince sacrificing his Ticket To Finale for him and his team distracting Faisu during finale taskStop Frying: Chef Sanjeev Kapoor shares 3 ways to prepare sweet potato in an air fryer6 kg vs 10 kg washing machine: How many clothes can your machine handle at a timeWhy women need to think about calcium much earlier than they usually doChennai airport phase-2 international terminal to open by December, set to handle 35 million passengers annually10 foods that were once illegal around the world and why they were bannedDivyanka Tripathi-Vivek Dahiya to become parents after 10 years of marriage: From meeting when she was heartbroken to becoming life partners–Their love storyFrom gold to copper: 5 smart metal investments to make this NavratriRanveer Singh’s Car Collection: Top 5 cars owned by the actor123Hot PicksTrump Iran DealMohammad Bagher GhalibafSan Francisco AirportGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop Trending82nd Airborne DivisionFortnite layoffsRCB soldSonia GandhiIRCTC ticket bookingFrances TiafoeHarish RanaTrump Modi callToronto airport heistBihar Board Science Topper
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday chaired a review meeting with senior defence officials to take stock of the situation due to the West Asia crisis and said there was need to learn lessons from the conflict to improve the country’s defence preparedness.Rajnath was briefed on the global and regional security scenario, the impact of a possible escalation of the ongoing conflict on India as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by the current geopolitical situation.The minister directed that operational and technological takeaways from the ongoing conflict be studied continuously in order to improve India’s defences. “We need to formalise a comprehensive integrated roadmap for the next decade factoring in the lessons learnt, challenges and opportunities going forward while ensuring Aatmanirbharta and operational readiness across all fronts,” he said.Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, IAF chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chairman Samir Kamat and defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh were present at the meeting.The impact of the crisis on supply chain management for procurement and production of defence equipment, including maintenance and serviceability of existing equipment, was also examined at the review meeting.Rajnath held the security review meeting just two days after Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) discussed the situation arising out of the conflict in West Asia and carried out a detailed assessment of the availability of critical goods for the common people, including food, energy and fuel security.Last week, Rajnath credited PM Modi’s competence and foresight for “safeguarding” India from the ripple effects of global instability, asserting that the country has remained secure despite the escalating conflict in West Asia. The minister also backed the PM’s stance that “war is not a solution” and called for a resolution through dialogue and diplomacy. “When the world is at war, no country can remain unaffected. India may also be impacted during such times, but our prime minister, through his competence, capability and foresight, has ensured that the country does not get trapped in such a crisis,” he said.
