Surprise, technological edge and jointness key to IAF's preparedness for future wars: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Nov 12 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday called for strengthening the Indian Air Force's (IAF) offensive and defensive capabilities, emphasising that the element of surprise, technological superiority and jointness among the three Services would be critical to maintaining operational preparedness against conventional and emerging security threats. Singh stressed the need to strengthen intelligence and surveillance mechanisms, improve integration among military systems and develop the ability to identify potential threats before they materialise. "Our Defence Forces must develop capabilities and methods that leave the adversary with no time to react or recover, while simultaneously ensuring that we…