Raksha Mantri Highlights India’s Operational Agility During Operation Sindoor at IAF Commanders’ Conclave

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh lauds India’s Air Force for Operation Sindoor, urging commanders to leverage technology, jointness, and adaptability to strengthen defence capabilities and meet future security challenges.

New Delhi, India | December 19, 2025:Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh praised the Indian Armed Forces’ high-impact, short-duration operational capability demonstrated during Operation Sindoor while addressing the Air Force Commanders’ Conclave in New Delhi on December 18, 2025. He described the Indian Air Force (IAF) as technologically advanced, operationally agile, strategically confident, and future-oriented, playing a pivotal role in safeguarding national interests in today’s evolving global security environment.

Shri Rajnath Singh highlighted the speed, precision, and courage with which the IAF neutralised terror camps during the operation and effectively managed Pakistan’s “irresponsible reaction” afterwards. He cited the calm response of Indian citizens during potential threats as evidence of public trust in the Armed Forces’ operational preparedness. Commanders were urged to learn from Operation Sindoor and remain ready for future challenges.

Reflecting on modern warfare, the Raksha Mantri emphasized that 21st-century conflicts are battles of ideas, technology, and adaptability, not just weapons. He noted lessons from global conflicts including Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Hamas, the Balakot strikes, and Operation Sindoor, highlighting air power as a decisive strategic instrument capable of delivering speed, surprise, and precision.

The conclave also focused on defence modernisation and self-reliance initiatives. Shri Rajnath Singh underlined the government’s commitment to indigenous jet engines, private sector collaboration, and programmes like iDEX and ADITI that involve startups and MSMEs in defence manufacturing. As of November 2025, 672 winners emerged from 565 iDEX challenges, including 96 related to IAF innovations.

Operation Sindoor was cited as an example of Tri-service synergy, reinforcing the importance of jointness in defence operations. The Raksha Mantri also lauded the IAF’s humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts domestically and internationally, noting their critical support during challenging missions.

The conclave was attended by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, senior IAF commanders, and other distinguished officials, providing a platform to deliberate on operational priorities, emerging challenges, and advancement of India’s self-reliant defence capabilities.

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