Bengaluru, Feb. 16 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday lauded the nation's scientists for their role in safeguarding national security, describing them as the "second line of defence" for the country.

Addressing the scientific community during his visit to the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), a premier laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), he stated that GTRE was the driving force behind "Operation Sindoor" and asserted that its expertise would be the foundation for future success.

"In Operation Sindoor, the world saw how indigenous air defence and anti-drone systems neutralised the threat. Soldiers' bravery should be respected, but you are being praised across the country as the secon...