‘Army forms Drone Platoon, Rudra Brigade & Bhairav Battalion’, Rajnath Singh announces at Ran Samvad

At the first Ran Samvad, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India is rapidly adapting to the new age of warfare where technology, intelligence, economy, and diplomacy play equal roles. Drawing parallels with the Russia-Ukraine conflict, he stressed the importance of modernisation, highlighting new formations like the Rudra Brigade and Drone Platoon. Singh announced the Sudarshan Chakra Mission announced by PM Modi is in progress that will shield India’s critical sites with indigenous tech, praised platforms like Tejas and Akash, and revealed India’s next leap—developing fifth-generation fighter aircraft and jet engines at home.