This dual-track modernisation reflects a broader strategic recalibration following last year’s conflict with Pakistan.

The officials emphasised that China’s continuous military assistance to Pakistan is a critical factor in India’s security matrix. They asserted that every terror camp in Pakistan is visible to Indian surveillance assets, and no sanctuary remains safe even if Islamabad relocates them deep inside its territory.

This statement underscores India’s confidence in its intelligence and reconnaissance capabilities, which were sharpened during Operation Sindoor through extensive use of drones, satellites, and electronic warfare systems.