India, Aug. 4 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday underlined the need to deepen integration between the military and civil components of the Ministry of Defence to foster greater synergy to tackle evolving security and technological challenges, while ensuring institutional memory, stability, and the effective application of rules and regulations.

Addressing the 85th Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) Civilian Services Day celebrations, he emphasised that both the uniformed and civil services share the same commitment of 'Nation First', and when the objective is singular, every element of the system transforms into national strength.

AFHQ Day is celebrated on the first day of August every year to recognise the role of the personnel...