Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Defence Ministers Conclave in Bengaluru today on the sidelines of the Aero India show.

He asserted that the International order and peace cannot be ensured from a position of weakness. He pointed out that an increasing number of conflicts are making our world a more unpredictable place and evolving security scenarios demand innovative approaches and stronger partnerships.

He made a strong case of India’s engagements on the global stage that exemplifies its commitment to fostering security and growth for all. He spoke about the policy of Sagar that expands to Security and Growth for all in the region. The minister said that India is working very hard to bring about a transformation in the defence capabilities.

He spoke about a very conducive policy regime that is put in place to encourage investment and innovation in the defence sector. He said today India has a vibrant defence startup ecosystem within the larger Indian startup ecosystem which ranks third globally in terms of unicorn count.