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India’s Military Readiness Reaches New Heights

as Pakistan Faces a Stronger, Smarter Neighbor

From integrated strike capabilities to indigenous weapons and drone warfare, India’s armed
forces are now better prepared than ever to deter and respond to any Pakistani misadventure.

OUR BUREAU
Jaisalmer / New Delhi
hen Defence Minister Ra-
jnath Singh told soldiers in
WJaisalmer that “Pakistan
will now think twice before attempt-
ing any misadventure,” his words
reflected not mere bravado but the
culmination of a decade-long military
transformation. Operation Sindoor—
India’s recent show of coordinated air
and ground power—was more than a
tactical success. It was a signal: India’s
armed forces have evolved into a tech-
nologically advanced, self-reliant, and
battle-ready force, capable of counter- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh along with Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi,
ing threats across both land and sea.
Speaking to troops during Bara- and other senior officers during the Commanders Conference at NauSena Bhawan, in New Delhi on Thursday. (ANI Photo/Jitender Gupta)
khana in Jaisalmer, Rajnath Singh
said the operation, though temporar- mar, Director General of Infantry, and the Indian Ocean Region. ders. The Border Roads Organisation
ily halted, had “given Pakistan a dose the first Bhairav battalion will be fully At the Navy Commanders’ Con- (BRO) has accelerated the construc-
of caution.” His warning was unam- operational by November 1, with 25 ference 2025, Chief of Naval Staff tion of all-weather roads, tunnels, and
biguous: any new provocation would more planned within six months. Each Admiral Dinesh Tripathi reaffirmed bridges, ensuring quick troop mobili-
invite an “even harsher response.” battalion—comprising 250 personnel that the Navy remains “combat-ready, ty. Rajnath Singh has repeatedly em-
Operation Sindoor demonstrated from infantry, artillery, air defense, credible, and cohesive.” The force, phasized that border development is
India’s ability to integrate its tri-ser- and signals—will act as a rapid-reac- which played a decisive role in Opera- now “a strategic necessity, not an af-
vices—air, land, and maritime—un- tion strike unit, designed to hit hard tion Sindoor, continues to modernize terthought.”
der one unified command structure. and fast in sensitive border zones. with new surface combatants, subma- New logistics nodes in Rajasthan,
The operation’s rapid deployment These hybrid battalions aim to rines, and maritime surveillance sys- Punjab, and Jammu are designed for
and precise air support underscored bridge the gap between Special Forc- tems. sustained operations, allowing India
a military that has learned from past es and regular infantry. Their mobility The Navy’s MAHASAGAR ini- to mobilize quickly while maintaining
conflicts and adapted to the demands and adaptability are crucial for oper- tiative—focused on securing sea lanes defensive depth. The combination of
of modern warfare. Singh’s visit to ating across the deserts of Rajasthan and projecting power across the Indi- modernized infrastructure, real-time
forward areas this week, along with se- and the mountainous terrains of Jam- an Ocean—directly enhances deter- satellite intelligence, and high mobil-
nior Army commanders, symbolized a mu and Kashmir, where any Pakistani rence against Pakistan’s limited naval ity gives India a decisive operational
new confidence in the country’s readi- provocation requires swift retaliation. capabilities. With aircraft carriers INS edge over Pakistan.
ness along the western frontier. The Nag Mark 2, tested success- Vikrant and Vikramaditya operation- India’s evolving military doctrine
He also linked military strength fully in January at Pokhran, is a fire- al, India now maintains a two-carrier represents a shift from reactive de-
with national ambition, stressing that and-forget missile system designed for presence, ensuring continuous air-sea fense to proactive deterrence. Paki-
a self-reliant defense ecosystem is quick deployment against armored dominance in the region. stan’s long-standing reliance on asym-
central to India’s goal of becoming a threats. Combined with the Javelin Meanwhile, the Indian Air metric warfare and proxy tactics is
developed power by 2047. missile systems being procured under Force (IAF) is fine-tuning its net- being met with precision technology,
emergency purchase, India’s anti-tank work-centric warfare capabilities. surveillance dominance, and political
Transformation on the Ground: capabilities are now among the most Recent integration of indigenous resolve.
BHAIRAV BATTALIONS AND formidable in the region. Tejas Mk-1A fighters, Rafales, and As Rajnath Singh put it in
Beyond the battlefield, these de-
DRONE WARFARE velopments reflect India’s success un- long-range strike drones has strength- Jaisalmer, “Our soldiers are not only
the protectors of borders but also pio-
ened India’s reach and readiness.
t the heart of India’s renewed der the Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-re- Operation Sindoor showcased these neers of nation-building. This century
confidence lies structural liance) initiative, aimed at reducing assets in live coordination, reinforc- is ours.”
Atransformation. The Army’s dependence on foreign suppliers and ing the idea that future wars will be Indeed, with an integrated tri-ser-
creation of Bhairav battalions and promoting indigenous production. won by information, integration, vice command, advanced indigenous
Ashni drone platoons marks a para- While the Army tightens its grip and precision—not numbers alone. weaponry, and a strategic focus on
digm shift from traditional warfare to on the land border, the Indian Navy Complementing India’s firepower technology, India today stands more
hybrid, technology-enabled combat. and Air Force are expanding India’s is rapid infrastructure development prepared than ever—not to start a
According to Lt Gen Ajay Ku- strategic depth across the Arabian Sea along the western and northern bor- war, but to ensure one never begins.

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