The CDS advocated for a holistic approach to military education, urging the integration of Shastra (warfare) and Shaastra (knowledge systems) to equip the armed forces for future challenges.
By PC Bureau
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan Friday declared that India’s military must maintain an unyielding state of preparedness, asserting that “Operation Sindoor still continues” and demanding a “very high” level of readiness 24×7, 365 days a year.
Speaking at a defence seminar titled Aerospace Power: Preserving India’s Sovereignty and Furthering National Interests at Subroto Park, New Delhi, hosted under the No.4 Warfare and Aerospace Strategy Programme, General Chauhan underscored the evolving nature of warfare and the need for a new breed of soldiers—blending the roles of “information warriors, technology warriors, and scholar warriors.”
Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, 2025, saw India decisively dismantle multiple terrorist infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The operation, marked by intense military engagements, included Pakistan’s retaliatory offensives and India’s subsequent counter-offensives, all conducted under the same operational banner.
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The conflict, a high-stakes confrontation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, de-escalated following a mutual understanding reached on May 10, 2025. However, General Chauhan’s statement signals that the operation’s strategic imperatives remain active, reflecting ongoing tensions and the need for sustained vigilance.
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“There are no runners-up in a war,” General Chauhan emphasized, highlighting the unforgiving nature of modern conflicts. He stressed that India’s military must remain perpetually alert, with operational preparedness as a non-negotiable priority.
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The CDS also advocated for a holistic approach to military education, urging the integration of Shastra (warfare) and Shaastra (knowledge systems) to equip the armed forces for future challenges.
In addressing the seminar’s focus on aerospace power, General Chauhan highlighted its critical role in safeguarding India’s sovereignty and advancing national interests. He envisioned future soldiers as multifaceted warriors, adept in information warfare, technological innovation, and scholarly strategy, to navigate the complexities of an increasingly hybridised battlefield.
The seminar, attended by senior military officials, strategists, and policymakers, underscored India’s commitment to strengthening its defence capabilities amid a dynamic geopolitical landscape. General Chauhan’s remarks serve as a clarion call for sustained military readiness and modernization, with Operation Sindoor standing as a testament to India’s resolve in countering threats decisively.
