Ceasefire on LoC (with Pak) continues to hold as we negotiated from position of strength. Developments on our Northern borders adequately underscored, requirement of ready & capable forces, with an optimal component of Boots on Ground, backed by modern technology: Army Chief
Developments in Afghanistan has brought to focus use of proxies&non-state actors to decisive effects.These actors thrive on local conditions,innovatively exploit low-cost options,to devastating impact&create conditions that limit full use of sophisticated capabilities: Army Chief
Israel-Hamas conflict last year, has firmly underscored the power of Artificial Intelligence. Recent strikes on UAE by Houthis using armed drones& missiles reflect the rapid proliferation of these disruptive technologies to a wide range of actors: Army Chief