Thu Apr 10 07:12:55 UTC 2025: ## Rajnath Singh Warns of Evolving Warfare at Defence College Convocation
**Wellington, Tamil Nadu, April 10, 2025** – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Defence Service Staff College (DSSC) convocation today, warning of the evolving nature of warfare in the modern era. He emphasized the increasing importance of “grey zone” and hybrid warfare tactics, including cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns, as tools to achieve political and military objectives without resorting to traditional combat.
Singh highlighted that contemporary conflicts are reshaping traditional notions of warfare, with emerging technologies like unmanned systems and AI significantly impacting battlefield dynamics. He stressed the need for joint multi-domain operations encompassing cyber, space, and information warfare, alongside conventional capabilities.
The Defence Minister also acknowledged the multifaceted security challenges facing India, particularly persistent threats along the northern and western borders, further complicated by proxy wars and terrorism emanating from neighboring regions. His speech underscored the need for the armed forces to adapt to this new reality and remain vigilant against these evolving threats.
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