India, Jan. 28 -- Given the fast-changing battlefield scenario, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday here urged the scientists to keep in mind the theory of 'survival of the fastest' and not just 'survival of the fittest'. Making this assertion while addressing the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), he also said, "the country that thinks, decides and deploys technology quickly stays ahead."

He also underlined that "Technology is changing rapidly. Any technology that is new today may become irrelevant in 4-5 years."

Stressing the crucial aspect of indigenisation, Rajnath Singh said, "Operation Sindoor demonstrated that indigenous systems are strengthening India's operational readiness," as he commended the crucial...