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On promotion to the rank of Rear Admiral, he served as the Chief Staff Officer (Training) at the Southern Naval Command's headquarters in Kochi. Vice Admiral Swaminathan was also instrumental in raising the Indian Naval Safety Team, which oversees operational safety across all verticals of the Navy.

Lt General NS Raja Subramani will also function as the secretary of the Department of Military Affairs, the defence ministry said in a statement.

"With precision, proportionality and a clarity of purpose, it was a statement of resolve, responsibility and strategic restraint by a nation. From the outset, the government gave us two clear directions, clear political-military objectives and the operational flexibility to achieve these. The clearly stated end to destroy and degrade terror ecosystems, disrupt their planning and deter future aggression from these bases was very unambiguously spelt out, while the armed forces were entrusted with the wherewithal to plan and execute this operation," Lt Gen Ghai further said.

He said that valour, sacrifice, and dedication of the security forces continue to inspire the country and reinforce India’s resolve to combat terrorism and threats to peace.

Jammu and Kashmir Police, along with other security and intelligence agencies, are working in close coordination to prevent any attempt to disrupt law and order, particularly in the Kashmir Valley.

Prime Minister Modi changed his display picture on X to "Operation Sindoor" as a tribute to the courage and valour of the Indian armed forces on the anniversary of the military operation.

"On the anniversary of Operation Sindoor, we salute the valour and sacrifices of our armed forces, whose courage and dedication continue to safeguard the nation. Their actions during the operation reflected unmatched precision, seamless jointness and deep synergy across services, setting a benchmark for modern military operations."

As a result of the use of airstrike against terrorists, India showed a new political will against Pakistan's nuclear blackmail.

Although the Ministry of Defence has refrained from officially linking the trial to this milestone, strategic analysts view the launch as both a routine validation exercise and a deliberate signal of operational readiness.

Elaborating on the novel initiatives of ARTRAC, GOC-in-C brought out the impetus provided towards Drone Training, steps taken to absorb niche technologies, introduction of the concept of 'Red Teaming', and initiatives towards Digitisation and Automation in the Indian Army.

"The exercise featured advanced deep-sea diving evolutions, including mixed gas diving drills," the spokesperson said.

Lt Gen Asryan also met IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh and held discussion with him on enhancing operational cooperation, interoperability, and strengthening bilateral air power ties, the Indian Air Force said on Tuesday.