Hyderabad Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asserted that new recruits into the armed forces must be mentally prepared for the evolving nature of modern conflict and said major powers no longer enjoy superiority on the battlefield where even smaller forces can inflict significant damage using specialized tactics.
Addressing the joint graduation parade at the Air Force Academy at Dundigal near here, Singh also said that emerging technologies have changed the very definition of war.
He said: “Before, the major powers seemed to have a decisive superiority on the battlefield. But now, relatively speaking, even small powers can inflict huge casualties with their small but dangerous weapons and new tactics. My purpose in telling you all this is that you should be mentally prepared for any form of war.”
“In contrast to seeing soldiers and equipment earlier, many systems such as radars, satellites, drones, sensors and robots are deployed in modern warfare. We are now witnessing such scenarios where traffic systems and surveillance cameras of enemies are being controlled,” he said.
According to him, the definition of war has changed greatly. New officers must understand, adapt, adopt and modify modern warfare and strategies if necessary.
He stressed the importance of smart work alongside hard work, saying that smart countries are carving out a place for themselves in the modern technological scene.
Noting that the IAF serves as an inspiration to millions of Indians, he cited the example of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and urged the officers to uphold the rich legacy of the force.
He congratulated the female pilots serving in the Indian Air Force, saying that their increasing numbers make the Indian Air Force more powerful, balanced and powerful, which indicates the strength of the overall force.
He highlighted the success of the Indian Air Force in high-risk rescue missions and its role in ensuring the safety of foreign citizens during crises.
“In this way, during humanitarian missions, the Indian Air Force has promoted Indian culture and spirit,” he added.
The event marks the successful completion of pre-training for aviation cadets across various branches of the Indian Air Force.
During the ceremony, Singh, the review officer for the show, awarded the ‘President’s Commission’ to the graduating trainees.
The ceremony also included the presentation of ‘Wings’ and ‘Brevets’ after successful completion of training to flying cadets of the Indian Air Force, officers and cadets of the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Singh presented the ‘President’s Plaque’ to the aviation cadets who stood first in the overall order of merit in the aviation, navigation and ground service branches.
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