Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said that India's armed forces are fully prepared for any future escalation and are already making preparations for what he described as "Operation Sindoor 2.0" if the situation demands. Speaking at a press conference at the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune, the Army Chief stressed that Operation Sindoor has not ended and that the current situation only reflects a temporary halt in hostilities.

Addressing the media, General Dwivedi said, "Operation Sindoor is still continuing. There is a temporary cessation of hostilities. The Indian Army and all three services are preparing well for Operation Sindoor 2.0, if it takes place."

His remarks come weeks after Operation Sindoor was launched in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. As part of the operation, Indian armed forces carried out strikes on terror infrastructure and military targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The operation was one of India's most significant cross-border military actions in recent years.

The Army Chief's statement indicates that the armed forces remain alert despite the current calm. He said the military is using this period to strengthen its readiness and improve its capabilities for any possible future developments.

General Dwivedi highlighted that all three branches of the armed forces are working together to improve coordination and prepare for future warfare. "Presently, we are looking at enhancing our synergy within the three services, equipping ourselves for the next warfare," he said.

He also spoke about the changing nature of modern warfare. According to him, technological advancements have made battlefields more transparent, making it easier for opposing sides to monitor each other's activities.

"Twenty-four hours a day, the battlefield is so transparent that every movement is known to the other side. Therefore, we have to be very cautious in terms of our deployment, employment and the protection required to protect our troops as well as the civilians in the border areas," he said.

General Dwivedi further underlined the growing importance of information warfare. He said public trust plays a critical role in ensuring success during modern conflicts. According to him, information campaigns can only be effective when citizens trust the institutions and stakeholders responsible for sharing information.

"Information warfare is only successful if the whole nation gets together and trusts the people who are giving the information. If that happens, I can assure you that the nations which trust each other and all these stakeholders will always win the war," he said.

The Army Chief also spoke about the military's long-term transformation plans. He said Operation Sindoor highlighted the importance of integrated operations and multi-domain warfare. He noted that future conflicts will not remain limited to conventional battlefields. Instead, they will increasingly extend into cyber, space, electromagnetic and cognitive domains.

The event concluded with a flypast showcasing the capabilities of the Indian armed forces. The display featured Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft, Chetak helicopters, the Sarang Helicopter Aerobatics Team and the Akashganga Skydiving Team. The demonstration reflected the operational strength and joint capabilities of India's military forces.

However, General Dwivedi's remarks on Operation Sindoor drew the most attention. His message made it clear that the armed forces consider the current peace temporary, remain prepared for any challenge and are strengthening their readiness for a possible future response if circumstances require it.