By A Correspondent

New Delhi: India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Nov. 11, 2025, said ‘Operation Sindoor’ stands as a landmark demonstration of modern warfare, combining precision strike capabilities, digitised intelligence, and multi-domain operations within a short timeframe.

Speaking at the Delhi Defence Dialogue 2025 on the theme ‘Impact of Technology on Modern Warfare’, he underlined that technological dominance will decide who wins future battles.

General Chauhan stressed that warfare remains about achieving victory, but in today’s context, it is those who innovate faster and integrate smarter who will prevail.

He highlighted that the evolution of doctrines, geopolitics, and rapid technological change are transforming how militaries operate, collaborate, and strategise globally.

The CDS asserted that “technological superiority has become a decisive factor in determining success on the battlefield.” Stressing that warfare remains fundamentally about securing victory, Chauhan said: “There are no runners-up in war. There are no silver medals for valiant efforts or consolation prizes for brave attempts.”

Drawing on broader themes from his recent remarks, the CDS observed that the era of large, conventional platforms is being eclipsed by what he described as the “third revolution” in warfare: one defined by data, artificial intelligence, unmanned systems, and rapid decision loops.

He urged military leadership to adapt swiftly to these evolving realities, noting the increasing complexity of urban, subterranean, and multi-domain battlefields.

The two-day Delhi Defence Dialogue, organised by the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), coincides with the institute’s 60th Foundation Day.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the event, which brought together military leaders, policymakers, researchers, and industry experts to deliberate on emerging technologies shaping global defence capabilities.

MP-IDSA Director General Ambassador Sujan Chinoy, in his address, emphasised that global armed forces are transitioning from the industrial to the information and cyber era. He identified Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Quantum Technologies as key enablers of modern warfare, urging India to strike a balance between foreign collaborations and indigenous innovation under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat framework.

The ongoing dialogue aims to develop pathways for integrating data-driven systems and cutting-edge technologies into India’s defence architecture, ensuring readiness for the conflicts of tomorrow.

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