India’s armed forces derive their ultimate strength from synergy, a principle exemplified by ‘Operation Sindoor,’ according to Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi. Addressing the commissioning of INS Mahe, the nation’s new indigenous shallow-water combat vessel, Dwivedi asserted that seamless integration across sea, land, and air is vital for national security in the multi-domain operational landscape. He elaborated that the Republic’s security posture is intrinsically linked to its ability to act cohesively from the deepest oceans to the loftiest frontiers. Operation Sindoor, a swift response to a significant terror attack, served as a powerful testament to this unified approach. General Dwivedi stressed that the Army, Navy, and Air Force collectively represent India’s strategic power, with modern warfare demanding integrated and hybrid strategies. He commended the Indian Navy’s expanding global reach and its complementary role to the Army in both overt and subtle diplomatic efforts, underscoring a long tradition of mutual support in HADR missions and amphibious landings. The development of a formidable, networked naval force capable of dominating maritime environments is a key future objective.
