Rajnath Singh said the concept will be a game-changer in the way India’s armed forces fight future wars
New Delhi:
Welcoming the actions of the Indian military aimed at “genuinely” protecting the integrity and sovereignty of the country, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday that while troops remain firm in eastern Ladakh, talks are underway. for a peaceful resolution of the crisis will continue.
In a speech to senior army commanders, the defense minister described the military as one of the country’s “most trusted and inspiring” organizations and said it was the national responsibility of provide the best weapons, equipment and clothing to troops. braving extreme weather conditions and hostile forces to defend India’s territorial integrity.
Nearly 50,000 Indian Army troops are currently deployed in high combat readiness to various mountainous locations in eastern Ladakh in sub-zero conditions as multiple rounds of talks between India and China have not produced concrete results in resolving the conflict.
The defense minister also made it clear that there would be no budgetary constraints to build the military’s capacity and meet its other needs.
In a tweet after his speech to the commanders, Singh said the government will spare no effort to strengthen the “weapons of our armed forces” and that it is committed to facilitating military reforms and l ‘help achieve benefits in all areas.
“I addressed the Conference of Army Commanders in New Delhi today. I am extremely proud of the initiatives taken by the Indian military in the current security environment,” he said.
The military said the defense minister praised the force for its high level of operational readiness and capabilities, which it experienced firsthand during his visits to forward areas.
Speaking of reform initiatives to strengthen the combat capabilities of the armed forces, Singh referred to plans to deploy integrated battle groups, integrated theater controls and integrated air defense controls, and called them a “game changer. “in how the Indian armed forces will wage future wars.
In his remarks, Singh also paid tribute to the “brave hearts” of Galwan, Kashmir and the Northeast for making the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the homeland, the military said in a statement.
The defense minister, while commenting on the current situation along the northern borders, said he was confident that if the troops stand firm, ongoing talks for a peaceful resolution of the crisis will continue, the military said.
His comments preceded the eighth round of military talks between the two armies. The new round of talks is expected to take place in the coming days.
“It is our national responsibility to ensure the availability of the best weapons, equipment and clothing to our troops braving extreme weather conditions and hostile forces to defend our territorial integrity,” Singh said, quoted by the military.
The defense minister also reaffirmed the faith of the more than one billion citizens of the Indian military as one of the “most trusted and inspiring” organizations in the country, the military said in the statement.
In his address, Mr. Singh mentioned the leading role played by the military in protecting the country’s borders and in the fight against terrorism, in addition to providing assistance to the civilian administration whenever necessary. necessary.
“The actions of the Indian military truly guarantee the integrity and sovereignty of our great nation,” he said.
Referring to the situation along the border with Pakistan, the Defense Minister praised the military response to cross-border terrorism and ceasefire violations and its excellent synergy with the central armed police forces and the police in the fight against terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
“It is thanks to the synergized operations in the valley that the territory of the Union of Jammu and Kashmir is evolving towards a stable and peaceful environment conducive to global growth and development,” he noted.
Senior Army Commanders Conduct Comprehensive Review Of India’s Combat Readiness Along Line Of Effective Control With China As Well As Situation In Jammu And Kashmir At Conference of four days which started on Monday.
The military said its top leadership deliberates extensively on all aspects of the existing security scenarios, the situation along the borders and in the hinterland, and the challenges for the current security apparatus.
In addition, the conference focuses on issues of organizational restructuring, logistics, administration and human resource management.
In his remarks, Singh also described the creation of the post of Chief of the Defense Staff and the establishment of the Ministry of Military Affairs as a “momentous decision” on the way to the deployment of integrated battle groups, military commands. integrated theater and integrated air defense commands.
He said the concept will be a game-changer in the way India’s armed forces fight future wars
“These were the result of the Prime Minister’s decision to undertake decisive reforms for transformational change to improve operational capacity,” Singh said.
He also alluded to the creation of the Cyber and Space Defense Agencies, which will enhance the kinetic potential of the forces, he said.
The government appointed General Bipin Rawat Chief of the Defense Staff on December 31 to bring together the three services and restructure the military commands in order to effectively face future security challenges.
The CDS is now considering creating theater commands to help the armed forces prepare for future wars.
According to the plan, each of the theater commands will have army, navy and air force units that will work as a single entity dealing with security challenges in a specified geographic territory under an operational commander.
Currently, the Army, Navy, and Air Force have separate orders.
The defense minister also said the government was focusing on strengthening combat capabilities and the well-being of soldiers.
He indicated that the delegation of financial powers, the defense procurement manual and the proposals for restructuring the army headquarters are currently under consideration and will be finalized soon.
“The announcement of Atmanirbhar Bharat (Autonomous India) and the notification of the negative list of imports are major steps towards self-sufficiency in defense which provide an excellent opportunity for the Indian defense industry to meet future needs. armed forces, ”he told me.
On August 9, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh announced that India would stop the import of 101 weapons and military platforms such as transport planes, light combat helicopters, conventional submarines, missiles cruise ships and sonar systems by 2024.
Subsequently, the Defense Ministry released the first list of items, with a detailed schedule, which will not be allowed to import. The decision was aimed at promoting the national defense industry.
The defense minister pointed out that the decision to grant a permanent commission to women in the military is another important step that will ensure equal opportunities for professional growth for all officers, regardless of their gender.
Mr. Singh also said the government is committed to corporatize the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) to improve its efficiency and accountability.
He also assured the veterans community that all issues related to the Contributory Health Scheme for Former Servicemen (ECHS) will be dealt with promptly.
“Recent decisions to improve monetary assistance to next of kin of all categories of combat casualties ranging from existing 2 lakhs to Rs 8 lakh granted under the Battle Victims Welfare Fund of the army (ABCWF) and the removal of the minimum service clause for the improved ordinary family pension are some of the major decisions taken to alleviate the problems of our families, ”he said.
Mr. Singh also praised the efforts of the Border Roads Organization to work in difficult conditions to connect remote areas.
