'Indian Forces Preparing Well for Operation Sindoor 2.0': COAS Gen Dwivedi Warns 'Bharat Responds to Provocation'
Dwivedi said the Army, Navy and Air Force are preparing for future conflicts across seven domains and for a possible follow-on to Operation Sindoor.
- On Saturday, May 30, 2026, Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi reviewed the National Defence Academy's 150th Course passing out parade in Pune, where 353 cadets graduated and were commissioned into the armed forces.
- General Dwivedi termed Operation Sindoor a benchmark for India's military response doctrine, demonstrating precision and resolve in the face of provocation, though a temporary cessation of hostilities currently exists.
- The Army Chief stated that preparations are underway for 'Operation Sindoor 2.0' if military action is required, as the force restructures under its 'Decade of Transformation' initiative to address emerging security challenges.
- "Future conflicts will not be limited to conventional battlefields alone," General Dwivedi warned, citing threats across land, air, sea, space, cyber, electromagnetic and cognitive domains while urging officers to prioritize integrated planning.
- Among the 353 graduates were 18 women cadets, marking growing female presence in the armed forces; these newly commissioned officers will proceed to their respective service academies for advanced pre-commissioning training.
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Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi reviews NDA's 150th passing out parade in Pune
Pune hosted the Passing Out Parade for the 150th National Defence Academy Course. Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi reviewed the ceremony. 355 cadets were commissioned into the Indian Armed Forces. The event celebrated military precision and discipline. General Dwivedi, an alumnus, returned to his alma mater. Cadets shared their experiences of academic growth and gratitude.
Operation Sindoor still on, Armed Forces ready for ‘Sindoor 2.0’ if needed: Army Chief
Pune: Indian Army chief, General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said that 'Operation Sindoor' remains ongoing and that all three services of the Indian Armed Forces are maintaining a high level of preparedness for any future contingency, including what he described as 'Operation Sindoor 2.0', if the situation demands. Addressing a press conference after the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 150th Course of the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune, …
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