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India Gazette
6 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Fruitful engagement on strengthening military cooperation": CDS General Chauhan holds talks with German counterpart
New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Sunday held bilateral talks with General Carsten Breuer, Chief of Defence, Germany, aimed at reinforcing defence ties and enhancing military cooperation between the two nations. The engagement saw focused discussions centred on Operation Sindoor. In a post on X, the Headquarters of the Integrated Defence Staff stated, 'General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff #India interacts with General Carsten Breuer, Chief of Defence, #Germany reinforcing defence ties. Fruitful engagement on strengthening bilateral #MilitaryCooperation between both nations held, with focussed discussions centred on # OperationSindoor.' The post further underlined the broader implications of the meeting: 'This significant engagement highlights India's commitment to expanding its strategic defence partnerships.' Earlier, General Chauhan also held bilateral talks with Vice Admiral Aaron Beng, Chief of Defence Force, Singapore, to reinforce India-Singapore defence ties. The discussions focused on enhancing military collaboration and interoperability to address evolving security challenges in the region, particularly in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor. In a post on X, the Headquarters of the Integrated Defence Staff wrote, 'General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff #India holds bilateral talks with Vice Admiral Aaron Beng, Chief of Defence Force #Singapore, reinforcing defence ties between both nations. Discussions held on enhancing #MilitaryCollaboration and interoperability to address evolving security challenges in the region, in the backdrop of #OperationSindoor.' 'Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a stable, secure and rules-based #IndoPacific, reinforcing strong defence ties between the two nations. A crucial step in deepening India-Singapore strategic cooperation!' the post added. Earlier in the day, General Chauhan participated in the Chiefs of Defence Round Table at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. At this event, global defence leaders from countries including Australia, the European Union, France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, the UK, and the US discussed critical security challenges, emerging trends, and innovative solutions. The talks focused on strategic decision-making, sharing best practices, and fostering cooperation to promote stability and address evolving security concerns in the defence sector. (ANI)
India Gazette
6 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
CDS General Anil Chauhan holds bilateral talks with Singapore counterpart, underscores defence cooperation
New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan held bilateral talks with Vice Admiral Aaron Beng, Chief of Defence Force of Singapore, reinforcing the strong and growing defence ties between the two nations. The discussions focused on enhancing military collaboration and interoperability to address evolving security challenges in the region, particularly in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor. In a post on X, the Headquarters of the Integrated Defence Staff wrote, 'General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff #India holds bilateral talks with Vice Admiral Aaron Beng, Chief of Defence Force #Singapore, reinforcing defence ties between both nations. Discussions held on enhancing #MilitaryCollaboration and interoperability to address evolving security challenges in the region, in the backdrop of #OperationSindoor.' Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a stable, secure, and rules-based Indo-Pacific, further consolidating strategic cooperation between India and Singapore. 'Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a stable, secure and rules-based #IndoPacific, reinforcing strong defence ties between the two nations. A crucial step in deepening India-Singapore strategic cooperation!' the post added. Earlier in the day, General Chauhan participated in the Chiefs of Defence Round Table at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. At this event, global defence leaders from countries including Australia, the European Union, France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, the UK, and the US discussed critical security challenges, emerging trends, and innovative solutions. The talks focused on strategic decision-making, sharing best practices, and fostering cooperation to promote stability and address evolving security concerns in the defence sector. While addressing the dialogue on 'Defence Innovation Solutions for Future Challenges', General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff, highlighted the evolving geopolitical dynamics and rapid technological shifts that were redefining the nature of warfare, underscoring that the democratisation of technology has empowered non-state actors, fueling proxy wars and instability. CDS emphasised that Future Warfare will be shaped by four trends: the proliferation of sensors across all domains, long-range hypersonic and precision weapons, manned-unmanned teaming with autonomous systems, and the intelligentisation of the battlefield driven by AI, ML, LLMs, and quantum tech. General Anil Chauhan affirmed India's commitment to global peace & responsible innovation and commended the Shangri-La Dialogue as a critical forum for fostering dialogue and cooperation in the collective pursuit of global stability. (ANI)
India Gazette
14 hours ago
- Business
- India Gazette
CDS General Anil Chauhan warns of evolving warfare driven by AI, Hypersonics at Shangri-La Dialogue
Singapore city [Singapore], June 1 (ANI): General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff of India, participated in the Chiefs of Defence Round Table at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue. Global defence leaders, including those from Australia, the European Union, France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, the UK, and the US, discussed critical security challenges, emerging trends, and innovative solutions in Dialogue. The talks focused on strategic decision-making, sharing best practices, and fostering cooperation to promote stability and address evolving security concerns in the defence sector. While addressing the dialogue on 'Defence Innovation Solutions for Future Challenges', General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff, highlighted the evolving geopolitical dynamics and rapid technological shifts that were redefining the nature of warfare, underscoring that the democratisation of technology has empowered non-state actors, fueling proxy wars and instability. CDS emphasised that Future Warfare will be shaped by four trends: the proliferation of sensors across all domains, long-range hypersonic and precision weapons, manned-unmanned teaming with autonomous systems, and the intelligentisation of the battlefield driven by AI, ML, LLMs, and quantum tech. CDS also outlined the approach to Capability Development through adaptability, innovation, and self-reliance, wherein India has created collaborative defence manufacturing ecosystems with private industry, adopting a 'Tactics-led Modernisation' strategy in developing systems suited to operational needs and local conditions. He emphasised that the ongoing transformation would include changes to doctrine, organisational culture and human capital, where India's unique geography, experience and aspirations shape its defence outlook. General Anil Chauhan affirmed India's commitment to global peace & responsible innovation and commended the Shangri-La Dialogue as a critical forum for fostering dialogue and cooperation in the collective pursuit of global stability. Shangri-La Dialogue is Asia's premier defence and security summit that brings together defence ministers, military chiefs, policy makers and strategic experts across the globe. The event will witness leaders from 40 nations addressing Indo-Pacific Security challenges. The engagements will provide a platform to strengthen defence cooperation, discuss mutual security interests and enhance India's strategic partnerships in the Indo - Pacific region. (ANI)
Business Times
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Times
South-east Asia joins Europe's calls to defend subsea cables
[SINGAPORE] Defence officials from Europe and South-east Asia called for stronger collaboration to protect the global network of subsea cables as concerns grow over threats to this vital infrastructure. Countries like Singapore and Malaysia are becoming key hubs for the roughly 600 fiber-optic cables that carry nearly all of the world's data. Meanwhile, a spike in cable damage in European waters, particularly in the Baltic Sea, has heightened fears about the network's vulnerability. 'We need to work together to defend the entire network,' Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing said at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue security forum on Sunday (Jun 1). 'There's no point trying to defend the integrity and security of a submarine cable by looking at a point. We need both ends to be secure.' The issue came up repeatedly during the two-day summit in Singapore, with European officials keen to share what they've learned from the recent rise in subsea cable damage. Today, the global undersea cable network stretches about 1.4 million km. With the demand for data centre power projected to surge significantly with the advent of intensive AI platforms, more cables are essential. Protecting them has become a key imperative in Europe since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with incidents in its waters mostly involving tankers travelling to and from Russia, and in at least one case, a Chinese vessel. Despite suspicions of sabotage, there's been no strong evidence pointing to deliberate attacks, with the incidents more likely to be accidents or careless behaviour. Still, Nato countries have increased patrols in key areas to ensure the safety of undersea infrastructure. The European Union's top diplomat Kaja Kallas urged European and Asian partners to work together at sea to tackle covert 'shadow fleets' of tankers and review maritime security laws. Protecting digital cable infrastructure is important for the Philippines too, Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said in an interview. He added that his country, which is locked in a long-running dispute with China in the South China Sea, is working to build up its capabilities to address the threat. Thailand also called the issue a pressing concern, with Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai saying the country is collaborating with Singapore and Brunei. He added, undersea infrastructure faces risks not only from sabotage, but also from accidents and natural disasters. BLOOMBERG
Mint
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Mint
Southeast Asia Joins Europe's Calls to Defend Subsea Cables
(Bloomberg) -- Defense officials from Europe and Southeast Asia called for stronger collaboration to protect the global network of subsea cables as concerns grow over threats to this vital infrastructure. Countries like Singapore and Malaysia are becoming key hubs for the roughly 600 fiber-optic cables that carry nearly all of the world's data. Meanwhile, a spike in cable damage in European waters, particularly in the Baltic Sea, has heightened fears about the network's vulnerability. 'We need to work together to defend the entire network,' Singapore Defense Minister Chan Chun Sing said at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue security forum on Sunday. 'There's no point trying to defend the integrity and security of a submarine cable by looking at a point. We need both ends to be secure.' The issue came up repeatedly during the two-day summit in Singapore, with European officials keen to share what they've learned from the recent rise in subsea cable damage. Today, the global undersea cable network stretches about 1.4 million kilometers (870,000 miles). With the demand for data center power projected to surge significantly with the advent of intensive AI platforms, more cables are essential. Protecting them has become a key imperative in Europe since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with incidents in its waters mostly involving tankers traveling to and from Russia, and in at least one case, a Chinese vessel. Despite suspicions of sabotage, there's been no strong evidence pointing to deliberate attacks, with the incidents more likely to be accidents or careless behavior. Still, NATO countries have increased patrols in key areas to ensure the safety of undersea infrastructure. The European Union's top diplomat Kaja Kallas urged European and Asian partners to work together at sea to tackle covert 'shadow fleets' of tankers and review maritime security laws. Protecting digital cable infrastructure is important for the Philippines too, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said in an interview. He added that his country, which is locked in a long-running dispute with China in the South China Sea, is working to build up its capabilities to address the threat. Thailand also called the issue a pressing concern, with Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai saying the country is collaborating with Singapore and Brunei. He added undersea infrastructure faces risks not only from sabotage, but also from accidents and natural disasters. More stories like this are available on
