As the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has unraveled a new kind of warfare, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday asked the Army top brass to prepare for every possible security challenge that India may face in the future, including that of unconventional and asymmetric warfare.
Underlining this point while addressing the Army Commanders’ conference, Rajnath stressed upon the present complex world situation which effects everyone globally.
“Unconventional and asymmetric warfare, including hybrid war will be part of the future conventional wars. Cyber, information, communication, trade and finance have all become an inseparable part of future conflicts. This necessitates that Armed Forces will have to keep all these facets in consideration while planning and formulating strategies,” he said.
Touching upon the situation on the Line of Actual Control(LAC)facing China, the defence minister expressed confidence that while troops are standing firm, the ongoing talks for peaceful resolution will continue and disengagement and de-escalation, is the way forward.
Referring to the situation along the Western borders facing Pakistan, he complimented the Army’s response to cross border terrorism but said the proxy war by the adversary continues.
The commanders carried out an extensive review of India's nationalsecurity challenges along the borders with China and Pakistan as well as assessed possible geopolitical implications of the Russia-Ukraine war for the region. The five-day conference will come to an end on Friday.
The conclave is an apex level biannual event held in April and October every year. The conference is an institutional platform for conceptual level deliberations, culminating in making important policy decisions for the Indian Army.