India

We Are Ready For Next Battle: Defence Ministry Stresses On Combat Readiness For Future Ops

Air Marshal AK Bharti on Monday declared that Indian forces stand fully ready for any future war. He shared key takeaways from Operation Sindoor and affirmed India’s defence preparedness.

“The next battle will be different,” he said. “It is a cat-and-mouse game. We must stay ahead.”

He stressed that Indian forces trained and equipped themselves for modern warfare. “We were ready. We were trained and prepared,” he added.

Furthermore, he pointed to rising technology in warfare. “Our adversaries also evolve. But we are ready for future battles,” he said.

To underscore India’s intent, he quoted Ram Charit Manas: “Bhay bin hoye na preet (There is no love without fear).” He said India’s escalation aimed to warn Pakistan.

Earlier, DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai explained India had anticipated an aerial strike. As a result, the forces activated a layered drone and air defence grid.

“This grid stopped all attacks on 9 and 10 May,” he said.

He stated that Pakistan crossed a red line. “The Pahalgam terror attack filled the vessel of sin. It was time to act,” he said.

Meanwhile, Air Marshal Bharti criticised the Pakistani military. “We only struck terror hubs on 7 May,” he said. “They made it their war by protecting terrorists.”

He highlighted India’s strong air defence. “Our shield blocked drones and missiles, including UCAVs,” he said.

He also praised the Akash system and older systems. “Their performance was outstanding,” he added.

The press briefing included a video and slides. They showed destroyed PL-15E missiles and drones shot down by laser weapons and electronic warfare tools.

A poem by Ramdhari Singh Dinkar played in the background.

Earlier that day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and NSA Ajit Doval attended.

The crisis began after Pakistan-backed terrorists killed 25 tourists and a pony handler in Pahalgam on 22 April. India responded with airstrikes on 7 May, hitting nine terror camps and killing over 100 terrorists.

Subsequently, Pakistan fired drones and missiles into Indian territory. Indian forces intercepted all threats.

Following this, the IAF launched a 90-minute strike on 11 Pakistani airbases. Most were key military sites. Eventually, both countries agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday.

Also Read: Our Fight Against Terrorism, Pity That Pakistan Chose To Intervene For Terrorists: Air Marshal AK Bharti

Ajaypal Choudhary

Recent Posts

MyGov Launches Exciting Contests To Celebrate 11 Years Of Transformative Governance

Marking 11 years of transformative governance, citizen engagement platform MyGov has launched a series of…

7 mins ago

President Murmu And PM Modi Extend Eid Al-Adha Wishes, Call For Unity And Service

On Saturday, President Droupadi Murmu and PM Modi extended warm wishes to citizens on occasion…

48 mins ago

JD Vance Resignation Claim Is False; Confirms No Credible Source

Viral claims about US Vice President JD Vance resigning due to tensions between Donald Trump…

1 hour ago

Vikrant Massey Shares Adorable ‘Monkey Business’ Moment With Son In Naples

Actor Vikrant Massey, currently enjoying a family holiday in Naples, Italy, delighted fans by sharing…

2 hours ago

Trending: Eid Al-Adha 2025: The Festival Of Sacrifice Brings Communities Together

Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakri Eid or the festival of sacrifice, stands as one…

2 hours ago

Overcoming Procrastination: Strategies That Help

Discover practical strategies to overcome procrastination, improve focus, and build habits that drive consistent productivity.

3 hours ago