Defence Minister inaugurates DRDO-MHA conference, highlights emerging security challenges
The Defence Minister noted that traditional security threats were primarily conventional, but modern challenges include hybrid warfare, cyber threats, and space-based vulnerabilities.
Defence Minister inaugurates DRDO MHA conference, highlights emerging security challenges
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the DRDO-MHA Collaboration Conference-cum-Exhibition in the national capital, emphasizing the evolving nature of security threats and the need for adaptive policies.
During his speech at the Seminar on Advanced Technologies for Internal Security, Singh emphasized the interdependence between internal and external security, asserting that they represent two aspects of the same issue. He stressed the importance of understanding emerging challenges to shape effective security strategies.
“As far as internal security is concerned, we are facing threats like terrorism, separatist movements, left-wing extremism, communal tensions, transborder illegal immigration, and organized crimes,” Singh said. “Externally, we have our set of challenges.”
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The Defence Minister noted that traditional security threats were primarily conventional, but modern challenges include hybrid warfare, cyber threats, and space-based vulnerabilities. “Earlier, these threats were only conventional, but in recent times, we are also seeing unconventional threats in large numbers,” he added.
Dr. Samir V Kamat, Secretary, DRDO, highlighted the significance of joint discussions between security agencies and technology developers. “This conference is crucial as it allows users and developers to openly discuss requirements and challenges,” Kamat said, adding that DRDO is working on both weapon systems and countermeasures to neutralize emerging threats.
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