India's army chief's strongest signal yet on Op sindoor 2.0? Gen Dwivedi spells out war gameplan

India’s Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has unveiled a bold vision for the future battlefield, declaring that every soldier must learn to operate drones under his new mantra: “Eagle on the Arms.” Speaking in Pune, Gen. Dwivedi stressed that drone warfare, artificial intelligence, and advanced battlefield technologies will define future conflicts. The Indian Army is expanding drone training across academies and operational units to prepare troops for increasingly tech-driven combat environments. His remarks come after Operation Sindoor and signal India’s focus on strengthening readiness, modernisation, and preparedness amid evolving regional security challenges.