From strategic Eastern airbase, Rajnath calls for highest military preparedness

New Delhi The security landscape around the country has become increasingly complex, and India’s armed forces must maintain the highest level of operational readiness to effectively counter any threats to national security, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday (November 7, 2026) told personnel at the Bagdogra Air Force station in West Bengal. Delivering his message on the eve of Deepavali from the key airbase near the frontier with China in the Eastern sector, Mr.

Singh, without naming any country, said the adversary now avoids direct confrontation but seeks to exploit certain "vulnerabilities". He called upon the military to keep special focus on strengthening domain awareness, cyber resilience, and information integrity to effectively counter emerging security threats, according to the Defence Ministry.