Jammu Tawi, May 15 -- India "dominated the escalation matrix" during the four days of conflict under Operation Sindoor, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan said on Thursday, highlighting the role of superior situational awareness and integrated military systems.

Speaking at the 'Kalam and Kavach' defence conclave at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, Gen Chauhan said India maintained an operational edge throughout the engagement due to its ability to track and respond effectively to adversary actions.

"We dominated the escalation matrix on all four days because we had superior situation awareness," he said. "We knew what we had to do, what the adversary was doing, and were able to counter it effectively."

He emphasised that...