Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir (India): India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan, visited strategically important areas under the Chinar Corps in Srinagar, in the Kashmir Valley of Jammu and Kashmir.
During the visit, the CDS reviewed the security landscape and operational posture along the Line of Control (LoC) in North Kashmir. He commended the formation’s exemplary operational preparedness, doctrinal coherence, and resolute professionalism. At Baramulla, he was briefed on future force application and technology infusion.
In his address to officers of the Chinar Corps, he highlighted that the character of warfare is undergoing a profound transformation, necessitating a shift from a domain-centric approach to Multi-Domain Operations (MDO), underpinned by a robust and integrated architecture.
He underscored the centrality of jointness, stressing that seamless integration across land, air, maritime, cyber, space, and cognitive domains is indispensable for achieving decisive outcomes.
He called for accelerated joint training for futuristic warfare, harmonisation of doctrines, and the development of interoperable command and control structures to enable synchronised effects across all domains.
The CDS emphasised the need for a deliberate roadmap to counter emerging challenges—one that fosters technological adaptation, cognitive resilience, and collective preparedness through integrated efforts.
He reiterated that preparation for anticipated threats must be anchored in foresight, innovation, a unified warfighting philosophy, and a whole-of-nation approach. He also highlighted the importance of operational readiness and resilience in the face of evolving security challenges.
Gen Chauhan exhorted all ranks to maintain operational excellence, embrace jointness as a way of life, and remain prepared to dominate the full spectrum of future conflict. He also interacted with representatives of the civil administration, eminent personalities, and officials in Baramulla and reviewed ongoing efforts towards nation-building.
At the same time, the Indian Army motivated the Doda youth to serve the nation and build strong careers in the defence services.
Accordingly, a motivational lecture titled “Join the Indian Armed Forces to Serve the Country and Build a Better Career” was organised at Bhala, Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, by the Indian Army.
An Indian Army representative delivered an insightful session on the pathways to join the Armed Forces, elaborating on the spirit of “Service before Self” that drives soldiers, ensuring the nation’s security and contributing to a promising future for India.
The motivational session was attended by 38 youths from remote villages in Doda district of the Jammu division in Jammu and Kashmir.