Chief of Defence Staff Gen Chauhan emphasized the need for the Indian military to be prepared for any acts of violence from Pakistan, whether by state or non-state actors, during his keynote address at the Annual Trident Lecture Series. He asserted that the military must challenge Pakistan’s full-spectrum deterrence and adapt to the evolving nature of warfare by enhancing capabilities to target both fixed and mobile threats at extended ranges. Highlighting the diminishing lines between war and peace, Gen Chauhan called for a more integrated and technologically advanced approach to national security, advocating for a uniquely Indian strategy that incorporates both conventional and unconventional warfare. He also reiterated the importance of indigenous technological advancements and doctrinal agility, noting that a forward-looking military strategy will be vital for enduring national security. Additionally, the event marked the release of the first General Bipin Rawat Paper on Manned-Unmanned Teaming, honoring the vision of India’s first CDS in transforming joint war-fighting.