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India's Defence Preparedness Transforms into a National Endeavor, Says CDS Anil Chauhan
'India’s defence preparedness now a whole-of-nation approach': CDS Anil Chauhan
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At the inauguration of a new defence manufacturing complex in Shirdi, Maharashtra, Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan emphasized that India's defence strategy now requires a 'whole-of-nation approach.' He highlighted the importance of integrating technology and industry into national security, moving beyond traditional military reliance.
- 01India's defence projects worth over ₹5 lakh crore focus on indigenisation, according to Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit.
- 02Chauhan noted that modern warfare will increasingly involve multi-domain operations, integrating land, sea, air, cyber, space, and cognitive capabilities.
- 03India's domestic defence production has reached nearly ₹1.27 lakh crore, with exports exceeding ₹38,000 crore.
- 04The CDS highlighted the importance of a robust domestic industrial base for operational success in future conflicts.
- 05Chauhan praised private industry initiatives, stating that companies like Nibe Limited are vital to India's indigenous defence capabilities.
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During the inauguration of Nibe Limited’s defence and aerospace manufacturing complex in Shirdi, Maharashtra, Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan underscored the necessity of a 'whole-of-nation approach' to India's defence preparedness. He stated that modern warfare is evolving, with technology and innovation becoming critical elements in future conflicts. The CDS noted that India's national security framework must leverage the strengths of industry and indigenous technological capabilities, moving beyond a reliance solely on the armed forces. He emphasized that future wars will be multi-domain, integrating capabilities across land, sea, air, cyber, and space. Chauhan pointed out that operational success will depend not only on military prowess but also on industrial and technological ecosystems. He highlighted India's impressive defence manufacturing growth, with domestic production reaching nearly ₹1.27 lakh crore and exports surpassing ₹38,000 crore. The role of private industry in this transformation is crucial, as companies like Nibe Limited showcase India's advancing indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities.
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The emphasis on a whole-of-nation approach to defence means that local industries and technological sectors will play a significant role in national security, potentially leading to job creation and economic growth.
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