# India ready for strikes if neighbour promotes terrorism: Rajnath Singh

2026-09-27T08:27:13+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India is prepared to carry out strikes against terrorists as long as a neighbouring country continues to propagate terrorism, in an apparent reference to Pakistan. Speaking at the NDTV Defence Summit 2026, he said India believes in peace but will not compromise on its security, and that there is a difference between silence and weakness. Singh stressed that India's defence strategy is future-ready, keeping in mind the nature of warfare over the next 10 to 25 years. He said nearly 75 percent of the capital acquisition budget of Rs 1.39 lakh crore has been earmarked for procurement from the domestic defence industry. The armed forces have issued five Positive Indigenisation Lists covering 509 items to promote self-reliance.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

NDTVProfit and NewsOnAir both led with Singh's future-ready defence strategy and self-reliance, omitting the direct Pakistan reference that Telangana Today put in its headline and lead. The sharper Pakistan warning from Telangana Today adds context missing from the other two, which focus on budget figures and indigenisation. A balanced reading gives the full picture: Singh delivered a broad policy speech, but the news hook was his clear warning to Pakistan. What follows: whether Pakistan responds and if the government follows through with any specific action.

## Coverage

- ndtvprofit.com (neutral report) <https://www.ndtvprofit.com/india/ndtv-defence-summit-2026-indias-defence-strategy-future-ready-in-5th-generation-of-warfare-says-rajnath-singh-12104171#publisher=newsstand>
  Led with future-ready strategy, omitted direct Pakistan reference
- newsonair.gov.in (neutral report) <https://newsonair.gov.in/defence-minister-rajnath-singh-says-india-is-building-capabilities-keeping-in-mind-the-nature-of-warfare-over-the-next-10-20-and-25-years/>
  Government news agency, straight reporting on self-reliance and budget
- telanganatoday.com (neutral report) <https://telanganatoday.com/rajnath-singh-warns-india-ready-for-strikes-against-terrorists-amid-pakistan-reference>
  Led with Pakistan reference and strike warning, fuller context

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