Speaking about the wars raging for several years in other countries, the Air Chief Marshal stated that such conflicts lack objectivity and are guided by ego.
New Delhi: Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amarpreet Singh has said that the world should draw lessons from India’s handling of Operation Sindoor, emphasizing how clearly defined objectives and timely conflict termination prevented a prolonged confrontation with Pakistan in May. Speaking at the India Defence Conclave 2025, he noted that many ongoing wars across the globe have lost purpose and are now sustained by ego rather than strategy.
Highlighting the contrast, the Air Force Chief said that Operation Sindoor demonstrated the importance of maintaining focus on the mission’s aim. “Many conflicts around the world are drifting because nations have forgotten their original objectives. They are now guided by ego or self-pride instead of reason,” he said.
Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, saw Indian forces conduct precise strikes on nine terror targets deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The conflict lasted four days before Pakistan sought a ceasefire on May 10, which India accepted. According to the Air Chief, India’s forces acted with discipline and purpose, ensuring that the situation did not escalate into a wider war.
“Our objective was achieved on the very first day, and we were ready to stop even then. When the adversary later proposed a ceasefire, it was the right decision to accept it,” he said. “Had the conflict continued beyond those 85 hours, it might have taken an unpredictable turn.”
At the same event, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said Operation Sindoor offered valuable lessons for India’s evolving military structure. He stressed that the forces must now build comprehensive intelligence, surveillance, and kinetic capabilities covering the entire stretch of Pakistan.
“The new normal for our forces must include enhanced air defence, counter-drone systems, and electronic warfare readiness,” Gen Chauhan said, adding that modern conflicts demand swift, precise, and technologically superior responses.
Both leaders underscored that the lessons from Operation Sindoor will guide India’s future defense preparedness and strategic planning, marking a shift toward faster, more coordinated military operations.
