Defence Forces must maintain highest level of operational readiness, with focus on domain awareness, cyber resilience & information integrity to counter emerging threats: Raksha Mantri at Air Force Station, Bagdogra

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh urged the Defence Forces to maintain high operational readiness, emphasizing domain awareness, cyber resilience, and information integrity at Air Force Station Bagdogra on November 7, 2026.

• The event took place on November 7, 2026, at Air Force Station, Bagdogra, West Bengal.
• The Raksha Mantri described Bagdogra as a strategically important region crucial for India's security framework, particularly for the North-Eastern region.
• The Cabinet approved a 'Second Tour of Duty' for Agniveers, allowing them to serve another two years and potentially enroll as regular soldiers.
• He highlighted the growing contribution of Indian start-ups and industries in developing drones, anti-drone systems, and advanced military equipment.
• Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit and Air Commodore Manish Sharma were present at the occasion.