Rajnath Singh Highlights Weaponization of Civilian Technologies at Def Connect 4.0

By A Staff Reporter

At Def Connect 4.0 in Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh shed light on the current global warfare landscape, highlighting the increasing integration of new technologies into conflicts. Singh remarked that wars today are not limited to conventional arms and ammunition, but involve various dual-use or civilian technologies that are being repurposed as weapons.

In his address, Singh urged India’s defense community to delve deeper into understanding these applications, advocating for a strategic and imaginative approach to using new technologies for defense purposes. He emphasized that India must go beyond simply mimicking the innovations of other nations, encouraging the development of indigenous systems and applications to bolster national security in an increasingly complex global environment.