Rajnath Singh Pushes 'Design in India' for AI-Powered Defence at DEFCON 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted India's push towards indigenous defence technologies and artificial intelligence at the CNN-News18 Defence Conclave 2026. He underscored AI's role in threat prediction, early warning systems, and faster decision-making to strengthen the country's defence capabilities.

Singh also announced a welfare measure for the military: lifetime free train travel for Army Medal recipients and eligible family members, emphasising the importance of supporting soldiers and their dependents.