Technologically advanced military is crucial to protect interests of the nation: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that a technologically advanced military is crucial to protect the interests of the nation. Inaugurating a two-day DRDO- Academia conclave in New Delhi yesterday, Mr. Singh stressed that for a country like India, it becomes vital to have technologically advanced a military as it faces a double threat on borders.

The Minister also emphasised that technologies developed through collaboration and collective efforts could have applications in both civil and defence



sectors.

He asserted that Defence Research and Development Organisation and academia work in partnership with each other to find solutions to the challenges. He said, this partnership will prove helpful in making India a leading nation in defence technologies.

 

On the occasion, Defence Minister felicitated eminent scientists who have made outstanding contributions in the area of Aeronautics, Armaments, Life Sciences and Naval systems and other DRDO projects.