Rajnath Singh retains Defence Minister portfolio with major reforms on the horizon, here are some key issues that are expected to be addressed

Rajnath Singh, continuing as Defence Minister, prioritizes reforms, including promoting exports and bolstering domestic defence manufacturing. His tenure emphasizes self-reliance in defence production, curbing imports, and enhancing combat readiness along the China border. The Agnipath recruitment scheme faces scrutiny due to concerns over job security. \r

Theatre command unification aims at joint operations efficiency, supported by the Inter-Services Organisations Act. Singh focuses on indigenous military production to reduce dependency on imports, targeting a turnover of USD 25 billion in the next five years. Managing tensions with China along the Line of Actual Control remains crucial, with the need for new agreements for peace.\r

Immediate tasks include appointing a new Army Chief and finalizing procurements like additional Scorpene submarines.