Rajnath Singh Witnesses ‘Capability Demonstration Exercise’ Involving Bhairav, Ashni Platoons In Jaisalmer
Defence Minister Singh took stock of the security situation during Army Commanders’ Conference in Jaisalmer. Image courtesy: X.com/@rajnathsingh
The Indian Army recently inducted the Bhairav battalions and Ashni platoon, whose capabilities Defence Minister Rajnath Singh witnessed on Friday (October 24, 2025) during his Jaisalmer visit. He took stock of the security situation and the operational preparedness of the Army during the Army Commanders’ Conference.
On his Jaisalmer visit, the defence minister also visited the forward areas of Tanot and Laungewala. There, Singh laid a wreath at the iconic Laungewala Yudh Sthal and paid homage to the army bravehearts. He also inaugurated ‘Chandpuri Hall’, an Audio-Visual Room, dedicated to the memory of Major (later Brigadier) Kuldip Singh Chandpuri who led the gallant defence during the Battle of Laungewala in 1971.
Additionally, defence minister Singh also witnessed a dynamic ‘Capability Demonstration Exercise’, which showcased integrated employment of new organisations like the Bhairav Battalion and Ashni Platoon, along with the latest technological assets inducted into the Indian Army.
Army Commanders’ Conference: Rajnath Singh in attendance
As part of the event, the senior leadership of the Indian Army held several detailed deliberations on crucial aspects including Grey Zone Warfare and the roadmap for Jointness, Aatmanirbharta and Innovation. CDS General Anil Chauhan, COAS General Upendra Dwivedi, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh and all Army Commanders were in attendance.
In his address at the conference, the defence minister once again invoked Operation Sindoor to highlight the unbeatable capabilities of the Armed Forces. Singh described Op Sindoor as a demonstration by the soldiers that their strength lies not only in weapons, but also in their ethical discipline & strategic clarity.
“Operation Sindoor will go down in history as not just a military operation, but also a symbol of the nation’s courage and restraint. The action taken by our forces against terrorists was in keeping with both policy precision and human dignity. The operation isn’t over. Our mission for peace will continue as long as even a single terrorist mindset remains alive,” he said.
Op Sindoor: How it gave rise to a new strategic thinking
Terming it as New India’s Defence Doctrine, Singh underlined that Operation Sindoor has given rise to a new strategic thinking that India responds to any terrorist activity on its own terms. He went on to exhort the soldiers to never underestimate the adversaries and remain alert & ready always.
With this, Singh requested the Commanders to continue focusing on defence diplomacy, Aatmanirbharta, Information Warfare, Defence Infrastructure, and Force Modernisation to ensure a Future-Ready Army. He hailed the professionalism, courage, and resilience of the Indian Armed Forces.
Even as the present-day warfare is technology-driven, soldiers remain the greatest assets of the country, the defence minister underlined. He stated that machines multiply strength, but it’s the human spirit that possesses the power to deliver results.
