'Be prepared to face all kinds of wars', CDS also emphasized the role of artificial intelligence in war:

New Delhi: Amid the border standoff with China in eastern Ladakh, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Wednesday said India's military preparedness must be of the highest order and it must be prepared to face both short and sharp confrontations as well as long-duration wars.

An increased tendency to use force

In his address at an event, Gen Chauhan referred to operational preparedness, modernisation of armed forces, transformation of military hardware and indigenisation as the key pillars to boost national security. Gen Chauhan said that in the most violent decade since World War II, there is a growing tendency to use force to prevent conflicts between nations.

Rising defense spending

According to the Defence Ministry, he said growing uncertainty and insecurity are prompting nations to renew their national security strategy and increase spending on defence. Addressing the Foreign Service Attaché (FSA) organised by the Defence Intelligence Agency of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, he said our operational preparedness must be of a very high level. We must always be prepared for short and intense conflicts to long-term war.

CDS emphasized the role of AI

India is significantly increasing its war capabilities, especially after the dispute with China on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. The Chief of Defense Staff also emphasized the importance of data-centric warfare and the role of artificial intelligence in warfare. The CDS also spoke about India's self-reliance in defense capability development and strategic autonomy.