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Chiefs’ Chintan conclave begins, focus on Op Sindoor & Army transformation

Chiefs’ Chintan conclave begins, focus on Op Sindoor & Army transformation

New Delhi, June 17 (UNI) The two-day Chiefs’ Chintan, a structured interaction, between the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, and former Chiefs of the Army Staff (CsOAS) commenced here on Tuesday.



Held in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, the conclave is aimed to provide a platform to leverage the institutional knowledge and experience of the former Army chiefs, a Defence Ministry statement said.



General Dwivedi welcomed the former chiefs and stressed the importance of their continued engagement in shaping the ongoing transformation and future direction of the Indian Army.



A key highlight of the event was a comprehensive operational briefing on Operation Sindoor, including the synergised conduct of operations with the Indian Air Force and Navy. The operation’s execution, strategic impact and jointmanship model were presented in detail to provide contextual understanding and invite insights from the former chiefs.



The former chiefs were also briefed on the induction of niche technologies and modernisation initiatives aimed at enhancing operational capabilities.



The former Army chiefs shared insights and recommendations contributing to the Indian Army's ongoing efforts towards capability enhancement and organisational reform. The interaction reaffirms the continuity of leadership and collective commitment to keep Indian Army future-ready.

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