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Rajnath Singh Warns Pakistan of Retaliation Over Terrorism

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 10:07 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned Pakistan of retaliation for terrorism at New Delhi defence summits in September 2026.
India’s defence budget rose to Rs 7.85 lakh crore in FY 2026-27, up from Rs 2.50 lakh crore in FY 2013-14.
India tested a long-range hypersonic missile in 2026.
India demonstrated MIRV capability with the Agni-5 missile.
The government set a Rs 50,000 crore defence-export target for 2029 after 2025-26 exports reached Rs 38,424 crore.

History

Historical Context

In 1998, India conducted the Pokhran-II nuclear tests, demonstrating strategic autonomy, prompting a regional arms competition, and reshaping security doctrines. The United States imposed a $1.2 billion sanctions package, while Pakistan accelerated its missile program, increasing its arsenal by 30 percent by 2000. Today, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s warning to Pakistan and India’s 2026 hypersonic missile test echo the same deterrence drive that followed Pokhran-II. The precedent suggests India will sustain its Rs 50,000 crore export ambition, reshaping South Asian security dynamics and prompting further arms investments.

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Story summary

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned Pakistan of retaliation for terrorism at New Delhi defence summits in September 2026.
India’s defence budget rose to Rs 7.85 lakh crore in FY 2026-27, up from Rs 2.50 lakh crore in FY 2013-14.
India tested a long-range hypersonic missile in 2026.
India demonstrated MIRV capability with the Agni-5 missile.
The government set a Rs 50,000 crore defence-export target for 2029 after 2025-26 exports reached Rs 38,424 crore.

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