General Upendra Dwivedi has confirmed that Operation Sindoor remains active despite a pause in hostilities, with the tri-services preparing for “Operation Sindoor 2.0.”

The Indian military is expanding into new domains such as space, cyber, and cognitive warfare, while emphasising synergy, caution in deployments, and national unity in the face of information warfare.

Operation Sindoor, launched in May 2025 as a retaliatory strike against Pakistan-backed terrorism, continues to shape India’s military posture. General Dwivedi, speaking in Pune, stressed that although there is a temporary cessation of hostilities, the armed forces are actively preparing for the next phase. 

He underlined that the Army, Navy, and Air Force are working cohesively to ensure readiness for multi-domain warfare, which will extend beyond traditional land, sea, and air operations.

The armed forces are expanding their operational focus to include space, cyber, and cognitive warfare, recognising that future conflicts will be fought across these domains. Cyber operations are increasingly central to disrupting adversary networks, while space-based assets are vital for surveillance, communication, and precision targeting.

Cognitive warfare, aimed at influencing perceptions and morale, is becoming a defining feature of modern conflict.

Enhancing synergy between the three services is a priority. General Dwivedi noted that joint planning and integrated command structures are being strengthened to ensure seamless coordination.

This reflects lessons learned from Operation Sindoor, where combined air power and missile systems played a decisive role. The tri-services are now equipping themselves with advanced drones, counter-drone systems, and AI-driven technologies to optimise battlefield resources.

Modern battlefields are highly transparent, with surveillance systems and drones monitoring movements continuously. Dwivedi emphasised that extreme caution in deployments and troop movements is essential, as adversaries can detect even minor shifts. This transparency demands new doctrines for force protection, deception, and mobility, ensuring troops and civilians in border areas remain safeguarded.

Information warfare has emerged as a critical front. Dwivedi stressed that such operations succeed only when the nation stands united and trusts official sources of information. He warned that misinformation campaigns aim to erode morale and sow division, but a cohesive national narrative can counter these threats. Victory, he said, lies in the mind as much as on the battlefield.

India’s broader modernisation programs are aligned with these priorities. Under the “Decade of Transformation,” the armed forces are inducting new platforms such as Rafale fighter jets, S-400 systems, loitering munitions, and advanced air defence guns. Investments in indigenous defence industries, supported by initiatives like iDEX and the Defence Corridor, are building self-reliance and resilience.

Artificial intelligence and automation are being integrated into command systems to manage the vast resources of modern battlefields efficiently.

The Army Chief’s remarks highlight that Operation Sindoor 2.0 is not merely a contingency plan but a reflection of India’s evolving doctrine. The armed forces are preparing for conflicts that will be multi-domain, technologically driven, and psychologically contested.

The emphasis on national unity underscores that military preparedness must be matched by societal resilience against misinformation and external manipulation.

Agencies