India, April 18 -- Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India is not only securing its borders but also positioning itself as a key player in the international defence ecosystem.

He made the remark while speaking at a Defence Conclave in New Delhi.

"The day is not far when India will not only emerge as a developed country, but our Military Power will also emerge as the number one in the world," he said.

Singh reiterated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the revival and strengthening of the defence sector is one of the biggest priorities for the government.

He further stated that the government's first and foremost challenge was to change the mindset that India would simply import to meet its ...