Roads to frontline as crucial as weapons in modern warfare: Rajnath Singh
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized that strategic infrastructure like roads and tunnels is as vital to national security as advanced weaponry. He praised the Border Roads Organisation for its role in modernizing connectivity in difficult terrains to support military operations.
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Highlights the shift in modern military doctrine toward prioritizing logistical infrastructure as a foundational element of national defense.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday underlined the critical role of strategic infrastructure in future conflicts, asserting that roads, tunnels, airfields and ports will remain indispensable despite the induction of advanced weapons and cutting-edge military platforms into the armed forces.
Reports on government statements and infrastructure progress without inflammatory language.
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