Operation Sindoor Redefined India’s Response to Provocation: Army Chief
Addressing NDA cadets at the 150th passing out parade, General Upendra Dwivedi highlights evolving security challenges and the importance of joint military preparedness.
PUNE, May 30: Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said Operation Sindoor established a new standard for India’s military response to security challenges, reflecting the nation’s determination and capability to act with precision and resolve.
Reviewing the passing-out parade of the 150th course at the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Khadakwasla, the Army Chief told graduating cadets that they were entering a rapidly changing security landscape where threats are increasingly complex and often emerge beyond conventional battlefields.
He noted that modern warfare extends beyond declared fronts, encompassing contested grey zones and high-speed hybrid conflicts that require military leaders to combine strategic thinking with decisive action.
Referring to Operation Sindoor, General Dwivedi said the mission demonstrated the effectiveness of a coordinated and calibrated response, setting an example of how India addresses provocations while safeguarding national interests.
The Army Chief emphasised that the success of such operations stems from the spirit of jointness cultivated at the NDA, where future officers of the Army, Navy and Air Force train together from the outset of their careers. As India’s armed forces continue to strengthen integrated operational structures, he urged cadets to uphold the values of cooperation and professionalism throughout their service.
Describing the occasion as both emotional and personal, General Dwivedi recalled graduating from the same academy more than four decades ago. Reflecting on his own military journey, he said the lessons and bonds formed at the NDA remain a lifelong source of strength and purpose.
He congratulated the parade commander and participating cadets for their outstanding drill performance and lauded Cheetah Squadron for securing the champion banner.
The Army Chief also acknowledged the contribution of 24 cadets from 12 friendly foreign nations who completed the course alongside their Indian counterparts. He said their shared training experience reflected the academy’s role in fostering enduring international military partnerships built on common values and mutual respect.
