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8 hours ago
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- Business Standard
Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai elevated to Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy) post
Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai has been promoted to the post of Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy), a key position within the Indian Army's top leadership. Meanwhile, all operational verticals continue to report to the Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Security). Lt Gen Ghai will also retain his current responsibility as Director General of Military Operations, managing the critical operational aspects of the Army simultaneously. Lt Gen Ghai lauds India's strong air defence Following Operation Sindoor, Lt Gen Ghai praised India's comprehensive air defence system, emphasising that Pakistan had no chance of breaching it to strike at Indian airfields and logistic hubs. Speaking at a press briefing, Lt Gen Ghai highlighted the distinctive combination of Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems, air defence weapons, and electronic warfare capabilities that form the backbone of India's defensive arsenal. 'In our inventory, we have a unique mixture of Counter-Unmanned Aerial System, Air Defence Weapons and mediums of electronic warfare, and that is why you saw when Pakistan air force attacked our airfield and logistic installation on May 9 and 10, they failed to breach this strong air defence grid,' Lt Gen Ghai said. He further explained, 'You can see how many layers, counters, unmanned aerial systems, behind that shoulder-fired weapons and our vintage air defence weapons and in the last our modern air defence weapons system. There was no chance that Pakistan could've broken our multi-layered defence system and targeted our airfield and logistic installation.' Drawing a comparison to a legendary Australian cricket bowling partnership, Lt Gen Ghai illustrated how India's layered air defence system efficiently neutralises threats. 'Targetting our airfields and logistics is way too tough... I saw that Virat Kohli has just retired from test cricket; he is one of my favourites. In the 1970s, during the Ashes between Australia and England, two Australian bowlers destroyed the batting lineup of England, and then Australia gave a proverb — 'Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, if Thommo don't get ya, Lillee must,'' he said. 'If you see the layers, you'll understand what I am trying to say. Even if you crossed all the layers, one of the layers of this grid system will hit you,' he added. Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai has a distinguished military career, having been commissioned into the Kumaon Regiment in 1989. He has served in key roles including General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Chinar Corps, which is responsible for operations in Kashmir. His expertise includes counter-insurgency operations and strategic military leadership. On June 4, President Droupadi Murmu conferred Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai with Uttam Yudh Seva Medal.
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First Post
12-05-2025
- Politics
- First Post
'They failed to breach strong air defence grid': DGMO Ghai hails India's multi-layered shield after Pak's failed strikes
DGMO Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai on Monday praised India's robust multi-layered air defence system, saying that Pakistan stood no chance of breaching it to target Indian airfields or logistical infrastructure read more Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai on Monday praised India's robust multi-layered air defence system, saying that Pakistan stood no chance of breaching it to target Indian airfields or logistical infrastructure. Addressing a press briefing, Lt Gen Ghai highlighted the integration of Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems, advanced Air Defence Weapons, and electronic warfare capabilities in India's arsenal, which together played a decisive role in thwarting the Pakistani attacks. 'In our inventory, we have a unique mixture of Counter-Unmanned Aerial System, Air Defence Weapons and mediums of electronic warfare, and that is why you saw when Pakistan air force attacked our airfield and logistic installation on May 9 and 10, they failed to breach this strong air defence grid,' said Lt. Gen Ghai. 'You can see how many layers, counters, unmanned aerial systems, behind that shoulder-fired weapons and our vintage air defence weapons and in the last our modern air defence weapons system. There was no chance that Pakistan could've broken our multi-layered defence system and target our airfield and logistic installation,' he added. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Giving an example of the great Australian bowling duo of Dennis Lille and Jeff Thomson, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai said our air defence system worked in similar layers to destroy their attack. 'Targetting our airfields and logistics is way too tough… I saw that Virat Kohli has just retired from test cricket; he is one of my favourites. In the 1970s, during the Ashes between Australia and England, two Australian bowlers destroyed the batting lineup of England, and then Australia gave a proverb - 'Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, if Thommo don't get ya, Lillee must'. If you see the layers, you'll understand what I am trying to say. Even if you crossed all the layers, one of the layers of this grid system will hit you,' he said. #WATCH | Delhi | DGMO Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai says, "Targetting our airfields and logistics is way too tough... I saw that Virat Kohli has just retired from test cricket; he is one of my favourites. In the 1970s, during the Ashes between Australia and England, two… — ANI (@ANI) May 12, 2025 He further praised Border Security forces for their contribution in repelling the Pakistan attack, 'I want to praise BSF here also. Every last soldier gave their contribution to our mission. Their counter-unarmed system were also part of our multi-tiered grid system. You must have heard this proverb, 'Jab Hausle Buland ho tab manzile bhi kadam chumti hai'.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 to strike multiple terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir after a deadly attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam last month in which 26 tourists were a joint press conference held at the National Media Centre on Sunday, the senior-most operational commanders from all three wings of the Indian Armed Forces revealed major outcomes of India's Operation Sindoor. In addition to eliminating over 100 terrorists, the strikes targeted 11 Air bases inside Pakistan and inflicted significant damage on their military capabilities. The air, land and sea operations were carried out with calibrated restraint, with an emphasis on minimising civilian casualties. During the briefing, the Indian Armed forces issued a clear warning to Pakistan stating, 'This time, if Pakistan dare take any action, Pakistan knows what we are going to do'. With inputs from agencies
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'There was no chance Pakistan could've broken our multi-layered defence system,' DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai
Director General Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai on Monday lauded India's multi-layered air defence system, saying that there was no chance Pakistan could've broken it and targeted our airfield and logistic installation. #Operation Sindoor The damage done at Pak bases as India strikes to avenge Pahalgam Why Pakistan pleaded to end hostilities Kashmir's Pahalgam sparks Karachi's nightmare Addressing a press briefing, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai hailed the unique mixture of Counter-Unmanned Aerial System, Air Defence Weapons and mediums of electronic warfare in India's inventory to stop the Pakistan attacks. "In our inventory, we have a unique mixture of Counter-Unmanned Aerial System, Air Defence Weapons and mediums of electronic warfare, and that is why you saw when Pakistan air force attacked our airfield and logistic installation on May 9 and 10, they failed to breach this strong air defence grid." Lt. Gen Ghai said. "You can see how many layers, counters, unmanned aerial systems, behind that shoulder-fired weapons and our vintage air defence weapons and in the last our modern air defence weapons system. There was no chance that Pakistan could've broken our multi-layered defence system and target our airfield and logistic installation," he added. Giving an example of the great Australian bowling duo of Dennis Lille and Jeff Thomson, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai said our air defence system worked in similar layers to destroy their attack. Live Events "Targetting our airfields and logistics is way too tough... I saw that Virat Kohli has just retired from test cricket; he is one of my favourites. In the 1970s, during the Ashes between Australia and England, two Australian bowlers destroyed the batting lineup of England, and then Australia gave a proverb - "Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, if Thommo don't get ya, Lillee must". If you see the layers, you'll understand what I am trying to say. Even if you crossed all the layers, one of the layers of this grid system will hit you," he said. He further praised Border Security forces for their contribution in repelling the Pakistan attack, "I want to praise BSF here also. Every last soldier gave their contribution to our mission. Their counter-unarmed system were also part of our multi-tiered grid system. You must have heard this proverb, 'Jab Hausle Buland ho tab manzile bhi kadam chumti hai'. In the end, I'd like to highlight again that in every single domain. Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 to strike multiple terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir after a deadly attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam last month in which 26 tourists were killed. In a joint press conference held at the National Media Centre on Sunday, the senior-most operational commanders from all three wings of the Indian Armed Forces revealed major outcomes of India's Operation Sindoor. In addition to eliminating over 100 terrorists, the strikes targeted 11 Air bases inside Pakistan and inflicted significant damage on their military capabilities. The air, land and sea operations were carried out with calibrated restraint, with an emphasis on minimising civilian casualties. During the briefing, the Indian Armed forces issued a clear warning to Pakistan stating, "This time, if Pakistan dare take any action, Pakistan knows what we are going to do".
India Gazette
12-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"There was no chance Pakistan could've broken our multi-layered defence system," DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai
New Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): Director General Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai on Monday lauded India's multi-layered air defence system, saying that there was no chance Pakistan could've broken it and targeted our airfield and logistic installation. Addressing a press briefing, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai hailed the unique mixture of Counter-Unmanned Aerial System, Air Defence Weapons and mediums of electronic warfare in India's inventory to stop the Pakistan attacks. 'In our inventory, we have a unique mixture of Counter-Unmanned Aerial System, Air Defence Weapons and mediums of electronic warfare, and that is why you saw when Pakistan air force attacked our airfield and logistic installation on May 9 and 10, they failed to breach this strong air defence grid.' Lt. Gen Ghai said. 'You can see how many layers, counters, unmanned aerial systems, behind that shoulder-fired weapons and our vintage air defence weapons and in the last our modern air defence weapons system. There was no chance that Pakistan could've broken our multi-layered defence system and target our airfield and logistic installation,' he added. Giving an example of the great Australian bowling duo of Dennis Lille and Jeff Thomson, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai said our air defence system worked in similar layers to destroy their attack. 'Targetting our airfields and logistics is way too tough... I saw that Virat Kohli has just retired from test cricket; he is one of my favourites. In the 1970s, during the Ashes between Australia and England, two Australian bowlers destroyed the batting lineup of England, and then Australia gave a proverb - 'Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, if Thommo don't get ya, Lillee must'. If you see the layers, you'll understand what I am trying to say. Even if you crossed all the layers, one of the layers of this grid system will hit you,' he said. He further praised Border Security forces for their contribution in repelling the Pakistan attack, 'I want to praise BSF here also. Every last soldier gave their contribution to our mission. Their counter-unarmed system were also part of our multi-tiered grid system. You must have heard this proverb, 'Jab Hausle Buland ho tab manzile bhi kadam chumti hai'. In the end, I'd like to highlight again that in every single domain. Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 to strike multiple terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir after a deadly attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam last month in which 26 tourists were killed. In a joint press conference held at the National Media Centre on Sunday, the senior-most operational commanders from all three wings of the Indian Armed Forces revealed major outcomes of India's Operation Sindoor. In addition to eliminating over 100 terrorists, the strikes targeted 11 Air bases inside Pakistan and inflicted significant damage on their military capabilities. The air, land and sea operations were carried out with calibrated restraint, with an emphasis on minimising civilian casualties. During the briefing, the Indian Armed forces issued a clear warning to Pakistan stating, 'This time, if Pakistan dare take any action, Pakistan knows what we are going to do'. (ANI)
