Overview
- Speaking at the Air Force Commanders' Conclave on December 18, Rajnath Singh said Operation Sindoor showcased India's high‑impact, short‑duration air‑strike capability.
- He praised the IAF for swiftly destroying terror camps and said Pakistan’s response was handled effectively as citizens stayed calm, reflecting confidence in air‑defence readiness.
- Calling the operation a model of tri‑service synergy, he urged deeper jointness to counter evolving threats more effectively.
- He said the Sudarshan Chakra programme will play a decisive role in protecting critical national assets as part of a layered air‑defence framework.
- He reaffirmed indigenous jet‑engine development as a national mission and cited growing private‑sector participation through iDEX and ADITI, including 672 winners from 565 challenges with 96 tied to IAF needs.