रुद्र, दिव्यास्त्र, भैरव… ऑपरेशन सिंदूर के एक साल में पूरी तरह बदल गई भारत की डिफेंस डॉक्ट्रिन – after Operation Sindoor new Doctrine Drones New Defence Architecture
Operation Sindoor was a historic military action by India against Pakistan in May 2025. In response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack, the Indian Army carried out missile and air strikes on terrorist targets in Pakistan and PoK. This operation not only became a symbol of India’s new policy against terrorism, but after a year, it has taken the preparedness of the Indian Armed Forces to a completely new height.
In this one year, India has made unprecedented progress in defense procurement, technological advancement and strategic changes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described it as an example of the country’s defense self-reliance and strategic autonomy. Let us understand in detail that operation vermilion How did India’s defense system become stronger after one year?
New doctrine and technological self-reliance
Operation Sindoor gave birth to a new doctrine of India – terror and talks cannot go together, water and blood cannot flow together. This means that India will give a decisive response to any terrorist attack. To strengthen this principle, the armies increased their capabilities.
After Covid, India was on the path of self-reliance, but Operation Sindoor gave impetus to technological self-reliance in the defense sector. Defense Ministry on drone war, layered air defense And made record purchases in electronic warfare. Immediately after the operation, the Indian Army purchased hundreds of new drones, including kamikaze and FPV drones. Due to this, the combat capability of the army increased manifold.
Army Reorganization: New Tactical Formations
After Operation Sindoor, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi announced the creation of new force multipliers in the army. These include Rudra Brigade, Divyastra Battery, Bhairav Battalions and specialized drone units (Ashni Platoon) are included. These new units have been deployed on the northern borders. The use of new generation equipment was increased. Roads, connectivity and living facilities for soldiers in the northern areas were also significantly improved. These changes make the army faster, smarter and prepared.
Better coordination of the three armies
in operation vermilion indian armyUnprecedented coordination was seen between the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force. This joint action was the result of many years of preparation. After the operation, many exercises of the three armies took place on the western border, of which Exercise Trishul was the most important. In this, weapons and soldiers of all the armies fought together. This is the biggest lesson of the operation. Now the Indian Armed Forces will work completely united in any future war.
Mission Sudarshan Chakra: New Initiative in Defense
Describing Operation Sindoor as a symbol of defense self-reliance, Prime Minister Modi announced Mission Sudarshan Chakra. Its purpose is to stop enemy infiltration and increase India’s offensive capabilities. Under this mission, security cover will be spread across the country by 2035. With this every public place will be safe. This mission will strengthen India’s strategic autonomy and provide a swift, accurate and powerful response to any threat.
Major approvals of DAC
After Operation Sindoor, the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) did record work in defense procurement. Last year, a total of proposals worth Rs 3.84 lakh crore were approved. In July 2025, 10 proposals worth Rs 1.05 lakh crore were passed, which include Armored Recovery Vehicle, Electronic Warfare System, Inventory Management System and Surface-to-Air Missile.
Proposals worth Rs 67,000 crore were passed in August, Rs 79,000 crore in October and again Rs 79,000 crore in December. These include Nag Missile, Loiter Munition, BrahMos Missile, S-400 Maintenance and many drone systems. All these purchases are indigenous.
Record defense budget and new procurement manual
The defense budget in 2025-26 reached a record level of Rs 6.81 lakh crore, which is 9.53 percent more than last year. In this, Rs 1.80 lakh crore is for capital purchase. 75 percent of the budget was kept for indigenous procurement. Defense Minister in October 2025 Rajnath Singh Released Defense Procurement Manual 2025, which came into effect from November. This made procurement of revenue of Rs 1 lakh crore easier.
Emergency Procurement and Drone Manufacturing
To overcome any shortcomings, emergency procurement was approved in two phases in 2025. Rs 1,958 crore was spent on 13 schemes. 29 schemes have already been implemented in areas like drones, counter drones, precision ammunition and electronic warfare.
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515 Army Base Workshop and many other units of the Army developed the capability to make indigenous drones. 819 drones (surveillance, kamikaze and FPV) were manufactured in 8 months of operation. Every soldier is being given training.
Operation Sindoor determined India’s red line and accelerated the path to self-reliance. With aggressive procurement, new technology and joint preparations, the Army is now ready to respond faster, smarter and more decisively than before. Now any enemy will move forward only after thinking carefully.
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