New Delhi: India’s policy of zero tolerance against terrorism goes beyond words and is now firmly reflected in its actions, defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday, issuing a stern warning to terrorists and their sponsors.
Singh invoked the success of Operation Sindoor to underline India’s changed approach towards cross-border terrorism, while speaking at the Republic Forces First Conclave 2026, Bharat: The Defence Powerhouse,
“Zero tolerance against terrorism is not just a statement for us but a line of action. We will enter their homes and strike them. The entire world witnessed this during Operation Sindoor,” the defence minister said.
The operation demonstrated the courage and strength of the country’s armed forces, he said while calling Operation Sindoor one of the biggest examples of India’s evolving national security doctrine.
The action taken by Indian soldiers against terrorists and their leadership has made the entire country proud, Singh said, adding that the operation sent a clear message about India’s approach towards terrorism.
While the strength of the Indian Armed Forces had always been exceptional, rapid changes in the defence sector in recent years had provided them with the technological edge required to execute complex missions, the defence minister says.
Singh pointed to the technological dimension of Operation Sindoor and said the mission demonstrated how India’s armed forces have adapted to the changing nature of modern warfare.
Advanced missile systems, including the BrahMos, along with several cutting-edge defence platforms and equipment, played a role in the operation, the defence minister said.
The successful use of modern technologies showed that the armed forces were not only adapting to rapid changes in warfare but also deploying new capabilities with confidence, he said.
Singh linked the success of Operation Sindoor to India’s growing indigenous defence capabilities, describing it as evidence of the confidence placed in the country’s domestic defence industry.
The government has released five positive indigenisation lists covering defence equipment, weapon systems and platforms, which are to be manufactured domestically, he announced.
Five additional lists issued by defence public sector undertakings covering 5,012 strategically important items, including line replacement units, subsystems, spares and components, of which 3,255 have already been indigenised, the defence minister said.
Singh also announced that the government would soon bring another positive indigenisation list as part of its push towards self-reliance in defence.
