Deterrence Through Dual Readiness
We should not allow the level of deterrence to be breached,” he said, according to PTI. The CDS said India must be capable of executing short, high-intensity military operations to deter terrorism, citing Operation Sindoor as an example.
At the same time, he stressed the need to remain prepared for long-duration, land-centric conflicts arising out of territorial disputes, even as efforts should be made to avoid such scenarios.
Convergence Warfare Reshaping Battles
General Chauhan also spoke at length about the changing nature of warfare, stating that the world is at the cusp of a third revolution in military affairs, which he termed ‘convergence warfare.’
He explained that unlike earlier periods, modern warfare is being shaped by the convergence of multiple advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, edge computing, hypersonic weapons, advanced materials and robotics.
