Defense Minister Rajnath Singh at the Army Commanders’ Conference at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on April 19, 2023 | Photo Credit: PTI
Ongoing talks between India and China Peaceful resolution of the standoff in eastern Ladakh will continue and is the best way forward.”Disengagement and de-escalation”, said Defense Minister Rajnath Singh while addressing the Army Commanders’ Conference (ACC) on April 19.
Addressing the first edition of the biennial ACC, Singh said, “It is our ‘all-out’ to ensure availability of the best weapons, equipment and clothing to our soldiers who face adverse weather and hostile forces to defend our territorial integrity.” Government’s approach. Which started on 17 April. He also lauded the efforts of the Border Roads Organization (BRO), which has led to “incomparable improvement” of roads along the western and northern borders.
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As the stand-off turns three years old, two more friction points are yet to be resolved. Both sides are expected to be held 18th round of Corps Commander level talks Will take the conversation forward very soon.
On the situation on the western borders, Mr Singh spoke of the Army’s response to cross-border terrorism, saying proxy war by the adversary is on. Referring to the joint efforts of the Central Armed Police Forces, he said, “Coordinated operations in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are contributing to enhancing stability and peace in the region and should continue and for this I again commend the Indian Army.” I do.” Army, Police and Army.
Asserting that unconventional and asymmetric warfare, including hybrid warfare, would be part of conventional warfare of the future, the minister said, “Cyber, information, communication, trade and finance have all become an inseparable part of future conflicts. It is necessary that the armed forces have to keep all these aspects in mind while planning and strategizing.”
Later, Mr Singh conducted an equipment demonstration review focusing on specific technology, innovation, solutions for surveillance, artificial intelligence, training, robotics, virtual reality and operational logistics.