Operation Sindoor 2.0: How the army is preparing for the next battle
The Indian Army is preparing for Operation Sindoor 2.0, emphasizing the importance of readiness even in peacetime. Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi highlighted the shift towards a technology-driven, preemptive defense strategy. Recent exercises and structural changes reflect a move towards high-tech capabilities and rapid response units.
- ▪The Indian Army has held numerous exercises since the conclusion of Operation Sindoor to enhance combat readiness.
- ▪There has been a significant transition from manpower-heavy tactics to a focus on unmanned systems and artificial intelligence.
- ▪The army has raised new units such as Rudra Brigades and Ashni drone platoons to improve operational flexibility.
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News/Operation Sindoor 2.0: How the army is preparing for the next battleOperation Sindoor 2.0: How the army is preparing for the next battleTOI News Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 30, 2026, 14:01 ISTCommentsShareAA+Text SizeSmallMediumLarge The army, when not at war is preparing for it. This statement has been drilled down to every soldier from the initial days of training. Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) general Upendra Dwivedi while addressing the Passing Out Parade (POP) at the National Defence Academy stated "India is preparing for Operation Sindoor 2.0".Following the adage the 'more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war,' the Indian Army along with its sister services has held may individual and joint exercises since the active phase of Operation Sindoor has ended.
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