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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
15% of Army time lost to fake news during Op Sindoor: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has highlighted the significant challenge posed by misinformation during Operation Sindoor, revealing that approximately 15 per cent of the armed forces' time was dedicated to tackling false narratives. Speaking on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue, General Chauhan said, 'Combating fake news was a constant effort. Our communication strategy was deliberate; we chose to be measured, not reactive, because misinformation can quickly distort public perception during high-stakes operations.' Elaborating on India's approach to countering disinformation, General Chauhan pointed out that the country's narratives are grounded in credibility, even if they sometimes emerge slowly. 'India has always built its narratives on solid ground, even if we've sometimes been slow to present them,' he said. 'For instance, in the first three days, two women officers were our primary spokespeople because the actual military leadership were directly engaged in fast-moving operations. It was only after the 10th that the DGMOs came forward to brief the media.' Cyber challenges limited in scope Addressing concerns about cyber warfare during the conflict, General Chauhan acknowledged its presence but emphasised its limited impact on core military operations. 'As someone directly involved in these operations, I can say that cyber did play a role in the conflict, but its impact was limited. While both sides did experience attacks, including some denial-of-service efforts, our military systems are air-gapped, meaning they're not connected to the internet and are therefore largely secure,' he said. The evolution of warfare Addressing an event on 'Future Wars and Warfare' on Friday, General Chauhan underscored the complexity of modern combat. 'Modern warfare is undergoing a complex convergence of tactical, operational and strategic layers; old and new domains (land, air, sea, cyber and space); and even of time and space. This convergence reshapes tactics, demanding demassification of battlefields, distributed force application, non-linear operations and a move away from large static platforms toward flexible, deceptive strategies,' he noted. General Chauhan stressed the importance of real-time integration across different domains of warfare. 'What matters most in modern warfare is the networking of systems and real-time integration across air, land, sea and cyber domains. If you have great tech but it's not connected, you can't fully leverage it. We must also carefully consider where the cutting edge of technology should reside- in the weapon, the platform, or the network? That's a key strategic question,' he said. Structural reforms Reflecting on the progress in military reforms, the CDS highlighted the shift toward more integrated and agile structures. 'Regarding structural reforms, earlier we didn't have true jointness or integration in the military. Now, after initiatives and operational experiences, we are moving toward integrated commands and leaner, more flexible structures. We'll need separate organisations for drones, EW, UTAPs (Unmanned Teaming Aerial Platforms), etc,' he said. He also pointed to the need for doctrinal updates to match the changing nature of warfare. 'Doctrinally, we must update our understanding of multi-domain operations, cyber, space, ISR, and joint targeting; all of this needs work. Even our professional military education is changing. For the first time, we have a truly joint staff course where 40 officers from all three services train together for a full year. That's a major shift,' he said.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
CDS Anil Chauhan to address Singapore's Shangri La Dialogue on Saturday
Singapore, India's Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan is in Singapore for the 22nd Shangri La Dialogue, one of the biggest defence fora being held here from Friday to Sunday. During the crucial dialogue, Gen Chauhan will speak on the 'Future Wars and Warfare' on Saturday. He will then participate in the simultaneous special sessions and speak on the topic 'Defence Innovation Solutions for Future Challenges'. Gen Chauhan is also scheduled to hold bilaterals with senior defence officials and military leaders from Australia, the EU, France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, the UK, and the US, officials said. These interactions are expected to focus on strengthening military ties, enhancing defence cooperation, and addressing shared security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. Shangri La Dialogue is a mega defence event where defence experts will seek insights and understanding into India and Pakistan relations, according to South Asian observers. French President Emmanuel Macron, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth will also address the dialogue, which is expected to see the participation of defence experts from 47 countries, including 40 minister-level delegates. According to reports, China will not send Defence Minister Dong Jun to the annual dialogue, a departure from Beijing's high-level representation at the annual security forum in recent years where issues related to the South China Sea were highlighted, often through presentations of views by US and Chinese experts. Instead, a People's Liberation Army National Defence University delegation will attend the three-day gathering that will hold intense deliberation on defence matters, especially the US-China stand on Taiwan and maritime jurisdiction in the South China Sea. This will be the first time since 2019 that China is not sending its defence minister to the forum, according to a report by The Straits Times. This is also the first time a European leader, Macron being the first, will give the keynote address at the security forum. Macron arrived in Singapore on Thursday as Singapore and France commemorate 60 years of diplomatic relations. Malaysian Prime Minister Ibrahim is set to make an address on Saturday. US Defence Secretary Hegseth's speech at the dialogue will be closely watched as he is expected to articulate the Trump administration's defence approach for the Asia Pacific during a session titled 'United States' New Ambitions for Indo-Pacific Security'. Hegseth and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Caine, the country's highest-ranking military officer, are leading the US' largest and 'most robust' delegation to the dialogue in years, head of the US Embassy in Singapore, Casey Mace, said. The US is committed to working with its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific to ensure security and prosperity in the region, Mace said on Thursday. Highlighting that the US delegation is a high-level one, he emphasised that 'enduring American commitment and leadership in the region will make America and our allies and partners safer, more secure and more prosperous'. The region is 'a leading priority for US foreign policy', he added. A total of seven plenary sessions and three special sessions are planned for the weekend. The dialogue, being held since 2002 by the London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies , discusses critical security challenges in the Asia-Pacific region. In 2024, it was attended by representatives from 45 countries.
Deccan Herald
3 days ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
CDS Anil Chauhan to address Singapore's Shangri La Dialogue on Saturday
During the crucial dialogue, Gen Chauhan will speak on the 'Future Wars and Warfare' on Saturday. He will then participate in the simultaneous special sessions and speak on the topic 'Defence Innovation Solutions for Future Challenges'.
