Mumbai, Dec. 23 -- Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan underscored the rapid transformation in modern warfare, describing it as faster, smarter, shorter in duration, and characterised by high tempo and instantaneous effects.

According to CDS Gen. Chauhan, speaking at an IIT Bombay event, India has territorial disputes with both nations. It must be ready for short, intense conflicts like Operation Sindoor to deter terrorism.

"Warfare in the new domains is faster and smarter. It's also shorter in duration, and the tempo of that warfare is very, very high. Decisions are compressed in time, and the effects of that war are felt almost instantly. This was clearly evident in Operation Sindoor, a war that lasted only about four da...