New Delhi:
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will spell out his government's plans for and expectations from the three armed forces at his customary annual address to the senior most commanders of the Army, Navy and Air Force in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Coming at the backdrop of the deteriorating security scenario in the neighbourhood - especially in Pakistan and Afghanistan - the Prime Minister's speech will be keenly followed by the commanders responsible for implementing India's defence policy.
The Prime Minister is expected to reassure the forces that there would be no compromise on India's defence preparedness.
Manmohan Singh is also likely to outline India's immediate and medium-term defence policy with respect to China, Pakistan, Afghanistan and the internal security challenge posed by left wing extremism.