Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said the armed forces of the country are being equipped with latest weaponry, asserting that national security is the government's topmost priority and it is committed to protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of the country.
Singh also said the country does not want to depend on imported weapons. The government's aim is to "Make in India, Make for the world", he said addressing a National Security Conclave here.
No stone is being left unturned to equip the military with latest weaponry and modern technology, he said, assuring the nation that the armed forces are fully capable of protecting the borders and the seas.
Our goal is to bring our armed forces in the frontline of modern militaries, he said.
Elaborating on the blueprint on national security, Singh said Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has been working on four directive principles which include enabling the country to deal with threats to its security and sovereignty
