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- Emergency procurements were fast-tracked to plug immediate gaps in drones, anti-drone systems, precision munitions, and secure communications
- In the past year alone, the Defence Ministry has approved acquisitions worth ₹6.81 lakh crore
- A new fast-track mechanism has been created for urgent operational needs, aiming to finalise contracts within six months and achieve deliveries in two years
The precision strikes that neutralised terrorist headquarters and hideouts in Pakistan lasted just 22 minutes. The subsequent cross-border exchanges continued for 88 hours. Yet, the true legacy of Operation Sindoor lies not in the duration of the conflict but in its profound and lasting impact on how India’s armed forces plan, modernise, and prepare for future wars.
One year after the operation, which began as a targeted punitive action against terrorist infrastructure and quickly escalated into strikes on Pakistani military assets, the Indian military has undergone deep structural, procedural, and doctrinal changes. The conflict highlighted the critical importance of joint operations, rapid decision-making backed by real-time intelligence, and highly networked systems that allow swift action and response.
Fire-power on the fast track
In the months followingOperation Sindoor, the armed forces have accelerated and significantly reoriented their modernisation efforts. Emergency procurements were fast-tracked to plug immediate gaps in drones, anti-drone systems, precision munitions, and secure communications, while larger medium and long-term acquisitions have also been pushed through at a much quicker pace. In the past year alone, the Defence Ministry has approved acquisitions worth ₹6.81 lakh crore, a sharp rise compared to ₹1.76 lakh crore in the preceding year. These include unmanned combat aircraft, stealth warships, long-range air defence systems, precision strike drones, cost-effective anti-drone solutions, space-based assets, and a range of indigenous missiles.
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A key lesson from the operation was the need to build surge production capacity within the country. Defenceindustry partners were brought into operational planning loops early on to prepare for sustained resupply and emergency manufacturing in case the conflict had extended. The focus has now shifted to awarding long-term contracts to Indian manufacturers to create excess capacity, especially for ammunition and drones. The armed forces aim to maintain stocks sufficient for at least 40 days of high-intensity operations, with a target to eventually reach 60 days.
'Operation Sindoor was India's Defining Strategic Moment': Senior Military Officers
BY Outlook News Desk |
