Be ready for Op Sindoor 2.0, Op Snow Leopard 2.0: Army chief General Dhiraj Seth to officers
Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth has issued a directive to officers emphasizing combat readiness, the adoption of new warfare technologies, and the importance of practical, unit-level problem solving. He highlighted the need for the Army to align with the national vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Why it matters
The directive signals a shift in Indian military doctrine toward modern, technology-integrated warfare and increased operational autonomy for units.
General Dhiraj Seth, who recently took over as the army chief, wrote a letter to serving army officers on 6 July 2026 titled “Together Towards Excellence.” In the letter General Seth has stated in the letter that combat readiness is his top priority. Instructing officers to be ready for Operation Sindoor 2.0 as well as Operation Snow Leopard 2.0. The army chief has asked officers to validate operational preparedness through 'spot reviews' and to maintain mission readiness holistically that is over and above equipment capability, ammunition availability, sustenance, human resource intangibles and logistics.General Seth also underlined the importance of pragmatism and practicality in dealing with challenges. He wrote that officers must think out of the box and arrive at simple, implementable solutions rather than waiting for perfect ones. Small improvements, he said, can add up to significant operational advantages.
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