Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan today said that Operation Sindoor is a compelling example of modern warfare. He added that precision strike capabilities, network-centric operations, digitised intelligence, and multi-domain tactics were effectively deployed within a compressed time-frame during the operation Sindoor.

 

 

 

General Chauhan made these remarks while delivering special address on Impact of Technology on Modern Warfare’ at the Delhi Defence Dialogue in New Delhi. He underscored the imperative for military leadership to adapt swiftly to evolving realities, noting that technological superiority has become a decisive factor in determining success on the battlefield. He emphasised that warfare remains fundamentally about securing victory, and those who lead in technology will ultimately prevail. Highlighting the profound impact of emerging technologies, evolving doctrines and shifting geopolitical dynamics, the CDS asserted that modern warfare is being reshaped by rapid innovation, strategic partnerships and organisational transformation within the Armed Forces.

 

 

 

The two-day event, organised by Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), on the theme Harnessing New Age Technology for Defence Capability Development was inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The dialogue brings together policymakers, researchers, industry leaders, and academia to share insights on how new-age technologies can be effectively harnessed for enhancing India’s defence capability. The ongoing discussions are expected to contribute significantly to the development of data-driven defence systems and future technological advancements in security.