lt gen sumer ivan dcunha

Security forces are in the seventh day of a relentless hunt for two to three terrorists in Rajouri's dense forests. The joint operation, bolstered by helicopters, drones, and sniffer dogs, intensified with heavy firing and shelling. A terrorist hideout was also discovered and destroyed. Top officers are overseeing the critical anti-terror mission.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's South Korea visit deepens defence ties, exploring collaboration on missile systems and the KIND-X initiative. This builds on India's historical humanitarian role during the Korean War, commemorated by a new memorial. The partnership aims for co-development of advanced defence technologies, fostering innovation and industrial integration between the two nations.

Armenia is bolstering its defence with India, seeking robust military hardware and training to counter threats from Azerbaijan, which is supported by Pakistan and Turkey. Recent high-level visits and significant arms deals, including Akash missile systems, highlight New Delhi's growing role as Armenia's key strategic partner in the South Caucasus.

Pakistan's military continues to rely on proxy warfare and terrorism against India, according to former Army commander Lt Gen Manoj Katiyar. He stressed that future Indian responses must impose sustained costs, evolving deterrence into compliance. Gen. Katiyar also highlighted the critical role of information and cyber warfare in shaping perceptions and degrading enemy capabilities in modern, multi-domain conflicts.

Former Western Army Commander Lt Gen Manoj Katiyar stated Pakistan's military views proxy warfare as a low-cost tool, unlikely to abandon terrorism. He emphasized India's responses must escalate beyond tactical punishment to impose sustained costs, evolving deterrence into compliance. Perception management through information and cyber warfare is crucial for future conflicts, which will be multi-domain.

Embracing the forefront of military technology, the Indian Army has introduced 'Kautilya' and 'Q-FORCE', innovative digital frameworks poised to revolutionize decision-making and logistical efficiency. By leveraging artificial intelligence to analyze vast amounts of data in real-time, these systems are set to improve battlefield dynamics significantly.

Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani (retd) has been appointed the new Chief of Defence Staff, tasked with implementing the theaterisation model. Vice-Admiral Krishna Swaminathan will take over as the next chief of the Indian Navy, focusing on modernization. Both appointments are effective from May 30 and May 31 respectively.

A high-level committee, headed by retired Supreme Court judge Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar, has been formed to examine demographic changes in India, including those caused by illegal immigration and abnormal population shifts. The committee will assess causes and impacts, recommending policy and legal frameworks to address these challenges within a year.

The mobile laboratory will travel across remote villages and hilly regions of Uttarakhand to provide technology education to students who do not have access to such facilities.

Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani has been appointed as the next Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding General Anil Chauhan. He will also serve as secretary of the Department of Military Affairs. Lt Gen Subramani brings extensive experience from various command and staff appointments, including leading formations in diverse operational environments and serving as Vice Chief of the Army Staff.

Drones are revolutionizing warfare, as seen in Ukraine and West Asia. India is embracing Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) as a core combat tool, demonstrated in Operation Sindoor. The armed forces are integrating these systems, viewing them as extensions of air power, crucial for future joint operations and defense against enemy drones.