CDS General Anil Chauhan: Operation Sindoor Showcases India’s Modern Warfare Capabilities

New Delhi, November 11, 2025 :“Operation Sindoor is a compelling example of modern warfare, where precision strike capabilities, network-centric operations, digitised intelligence, and multi-domain tactics were effectively deployed within a compressed time-frame,” said Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan in his special address on ‘Impact of Technology on Modern Warfare’ at the Delhi Defence Dialogue in New Delhi on November 11, 2025.

The CDS underscored the urgent need for military leadership to adapt to evolving realities, emphasising that technological superiority has become a decisive factor in determining success on the battlefield.

General Chauhan noted that while warfare continues to be about securing victory, those who lead in technology will ultimately prevail. He highlighted how emerging technologies, evolving doctrines, and changing geopolitical dynamics are collectively transforming the nature of war. “Modern warfare is being reshaped by rapid innovation, strategic partnerships, and organisational transformation within the Armed Forces,” he said.

The two-day Delhi Defence Dialogue, organised by the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), is themed ‘Harnessing New Age Technology for Defence Capability Development’. The event was inaugurated by Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh.

In his welcome address, Ambassador Sujan Chinoy, DG, MP-IDSA, highlighted that the event coincides with the 60th Foundation Day of the Institute. He noted that armed forces worldwide are transitioning from the industrial age to the information and cyber age, driven by the transformative power of technology.

Chinoy underlined that emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Quantum Physics are becoming crucial determinants in warfare and security. He called for balancing foreign technology acquisition with indigenous defence manufacturing to ensure Aatmanirbhar (self-reliant) defence capability.

The dialogue brings together policymakers, researchers, industry leaders, and academics to explore ways to leverage new-age technologies for strengthening India’s defence readiness. The discussions are expected to provide valuable insights for developing data-driven defence systems and enhancing future technological advancements in the security domain.