India, Oct. 27 -- India must remain ready for a "war-like situation" in the wake of the military conflict with Pakistan in May and redefine its security and strategy because of the weakening of the established world order, defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday.

New Delhi should conduct in-depth assessments across all domains amid contemporary global uncertainties and step up efforts to pursue self-reliance by focusing on innovation and dominating supply and maintenance chains, Singh said while addressing the annual session of the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM).

Though India gave a "firm response" to Pakistan during the four-day conflict in May, Singh called for continued introspection. "Operation Sindoor should s...