# India’s evolving defence and civilisational strategy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indias-evolving-defence-and-civilisational-strategy
> Updated: 2026-10-09T07:49:19.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has articulated a vision of India as a ‘civilisational power’ that seeks global growth through ‘positive change without conflict’ rather than through revisionist means. During a defence summit in New Delhi, Singh highlighted India’s focus on technology-driven security, including advancements in space, cyber, AI, and hypersonic missile technology.

Singh further emphasized that national strength is a combination of military capability, such as missile stockpiling, and a strong sense of national consciousness and cultural roots. He noted that technological progress, including AI, should be balanced with a sense of duty to society and the collective good.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Rajnath Singh emphasizes military power and propriety as India’s true strength

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that India’s strength lies in combining military power, such as missiles, with national consciousness, propriety, and cultural values.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rajnath-singh-emphasizes-military-power-and-propriety-as-indias-true-strength

### 2026-09-27: India is a civilisational power, not revisionist, says Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh defined India as a ‘civilisational power’ seeking inclusive growth and technological advancement in defence while maintaining strategic autonomy and a firm stance against terror.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-is-a-civilisational-power-not-revisionist-says-rajnath-singh

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