Archive · 27 Sep 2026
India Defence Chief Vows Swift Response To Pakistan Threat
India’s top defence official said the country is staying ready for possible threats from Pakistan.
He said being prepared is the best way to discourage an attack or other dangerous action.
He promised that India could respond quickly and firmly if needed.
He said Operation Sindoor achieved its goals and ended when those goals were met.
He did not guess what Saudi Arabia or Turkey might do in a future conflict.
Instead, he said India must plan for situations it can control.
He also said the border with China is stable and that communication between the two militaries remains open.
He credited cooperation among government agencies for the stable security situation in Kashmir Valley.
Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani said India’s armed forces remain prepared to respond quickly and decisively to threats from Pakistan.
Subramani said India is maintaining vigilance and relying on preparedness to deter threats or misadventures by adversaries.
He described Operation Sindoor as a precise operation that met its objectives under clear political direction before India exited the conflict.
Subramani declined to comment on hypothetical military action involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, saying India must prepare for any eventuality.
He called the India-China border situation stable and credited a whole-of-government approach for stability in the Kashmir Valley.
- Who
- General NS Raja Subramani, India’s Chief of Defence Staff, speaking about India’s military preparedness.
- What
- He said India is prepared to respond quickly and decisively to threats, particularly from Pakistan.
- When
- On Sunday, at the NDTV Defence Summit; the remarks followed External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s comments at the United Nations General Assembly.
- Where
- At the NDTV Defence Summit; the report does not specify the location.
- Why
- To deter threats and ensure India can respond effectively while protecting its sovereign interests.
- Speaker
- General NS Raja Subramani, Chief of Defence Staff
- Main concern
- Potential threats or misadventure by Pakistan
- India’s position
- The armed forces are maintaining readiness and will respond when necessary
- Operation Sindoor
- Subramani said the operation was executed precisely, achieved its objectives and ended when those objectives were met
- Regional alliances
- Subramani said alliances are formed around perceived interests and must withstand pressure over time
- China border
- He described the border situation as stable, with communication channels between the two militaries remaining open
- Kashmir Valley
- He attributed the stable security situation to coordination across government, security and intelligence agencies