Military-civil integration key to robust def ecosystem to tackle challenges: Rajnath

Defence minister Rajnath Singh stressed deepening military-civil integration within the defence ministry to address evolving security and technological challenges.

At the 85th Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) Civilian Services Day celebrations in Delhi on Aug 3, he called for joint training and cross-exposure between military and civilian officers.

He suggested developing defence-specific common cyber tools and a forum for studying Indian military history from a civilian perspective.

Rajnath said civilian officers bring administrative continuity and institutional memory, while military officers bring operational experience and command perspective.

He urged AFHQ civilian services to become the 'strategic brain' of India's defence management architecture.