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India Focuses on Self‑Reliant Defence and Security

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India seeks peace but will defend its security and strategic independence when threatened.

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Key Points

6 points
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India will safeguard its security and strategic independence when threatened.

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Peace is valued, but it will not be confused with weakness.

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No dialogue with countries that support terrorism.

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Defence budget increased to 7.85 lakh crore rupees for 2026‑27.

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Indigenisation targets over 5,900 items, with many now made in India.

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Start‑ups and research bodies are receiving contracts to develop advanced defence technologies.

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Summary

He emphasized that India does not aim to occupy any other nation’s territory and that national unity is essential for security.

The government is increasing defence spending and promoting indigenisation, aiming to produce aircraft, missiles, drones and cyber‑technology domestically.

Defence exports have risen sharply, reaching over 100 countries, and the target is to achieve a 50,000‑crore rupee export value by 2029.

Start‑ups, research institutes and private firms are being encouraged to join the defence ecosystem through programmes such as Innovation and Development for Excellence.

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New Words to Learn

11 words
strategic autonomy
the ability of a country to make its own important security decisions without outside pressure
terrorism
using fear and violent acts to try to change a government’s actions
indigenisation
the process of creating equipment and technology within the country rather than importing them
defence budget
the total amount of money a government plans to spend on protecting the nation
crore
a unit in the Indian numbering system equal to ten million
missile
a weapon that travels through the air at high speed to reach a target far away
drone
an unmanned aircraft that can be controlled remotely or fly on its own
cyber‑technology
computers and digital tools used for communication, information and security
Innovation and Development for Excellence
a government programme that helps new companies create advanced defence ideas
global south
countries that are still developing their economies and infrastructure
self‑reliance
being able to provide what you need without depending on others
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