Operation Sindoor lessons: COAS, ex-chiefs chart Indian Army's strategy, roadmap

The two-day Chiefs’ Chintan, an interaction between the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi and former Chiefs of the Army Staff (CsOAS), began on Tuesday.

 

The conclave, being held after India's military operation against Pakistan—Operation Sindoor—seeks to provide a platform to leverage the institutional knowledge and experience of the former CsOAS.

 

General Dwivedi welcomed the former Chiefs and underlined the importance of their continued engagement in shaping the ongoing transformation and future direction of the Indian Army, the defence ministry said in a release.

 

During the event, the participants were briefed about Operation Sindoor, including the synergised conduct of operations with the Indian Air Force and Navy. The operation's execution, strategic impact and jointmanship model were presented in detail to provide contextual understanding and invite insights from the former Chiefs, the ministry said.

 

The former Chiefs were also informed about the induction of niche technologies and modernisation initiatives aimed at enhancing operational capabilities.

 

The former CsOAS shared insights and recommendations, contributing to the Indian Army's ongoing efforts towards capability enhancement and organisational reform, the ministry said, adding, “the interaction reaffirms the continuity of leadership and collective commitment to keep Indian Army future-ready.”

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