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The Defence Minister said India’s army enjoys global recognition for its professionalism, values and tactical adaptability across varied terrains.
‘Op Sindoor Proved Combined Strength Can Defeat Challenges’: Rajnath On India’s Military Power
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday underlined the importance of interoperability among India’s armed forces, stressing that “jointness” is now a “necessity” rather than a choice. Speaking at the National Tri-Services Seminar on Fostering Greater Jointness: Synergy Through Learning, he cited Operation Sindoor as proof that integrated military action delivers decisive results.
The Defence Minister said India’s army enjoys global recognition for its professionalism, values and tactical adaptability across varied terrains. However, he pointed out that vital lessons learned by one service have historically not been shared across branches.
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“A service should not remain separate, trying to manage everything within its domain, despite having the capability to do so. Operation Sindoor showed that when defence forces work together, combined strength increases, making it easier to overcome bigger challenges,” Singh said. “The better alternative today is to face challenges together. Hence, interoperability and jointness have become a necessity.”
Operation Sindoor
Referring to Operation Sindoor, India’s May 2025 military operation against Pakistan, Singh highlighted how integrated air, land and missile forces achieved rapid objectives. The four-day operation, launched in response to a deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, involved precision BrahMos strikes, drone swarms and fighter jets targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and Punjab.
“Operation Sindoor is an example that when our forces work together, it increases strength multifold and secures victory,” Singh said. The campaign, carried out under international scrutiny, concluded with a ceasefire after diplomatic mediation, but showcased India’s growing self-reliance in defence technologies.
Singh also reflected on the evolving security landscape. “The nature of threats is more complex now. All domains are interconnected, which makes synergy most important,” he warned. Joint operations, he argued, were crucial not only for battlefield victories but also for long-term national security and operational effectiveness.
Rajnath’s Dussehra with the troops
Continuing his tradition of spending Vijayadashami with soldiers, Singh will mark Dussehra this year with troops at Bhuj Military Station in Gujarat on 1-2 October. He is also expected to witness a joint forces drill during the visit, underlining his government’s push for integration across services.
The Defence Minister reiterated that the government’s motive is to deepen jointness among the Army, Navy and Air Force. “Our aim is to promote integration among all three armed forces,” he said, framing Operation Sindoor as a model for future strategy.
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September 30, 2025, 12:34 IST
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