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Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi stated that Operation Sindoor is still underway despite being on pause. He emphasized the growing importance of counter-drone systems in modern warfare. During his visit to Solar Industries, he praised their advancements in defence technology. Tripathi also highlighted the need for stronger collaboration between public and private defence sectors.

Key Points: Navy Chief Tripathi Says Operation Sindoor Still in Progress

  • Navy Chief confirms Operation Sindoor is ongoing
  • Highlights need for counter-drone defence systems
  • Praises Solar Industries' defence manufacturing progress
  • Stresses public-private synergy in defence production
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It's an operation in progress: Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Operation Sindoor

Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi confirms Operation Sindoor remains active while discussing counter-drone systems and private sector defence collaboration.

"It's an operation in progress. – Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi"

Nagpur, June 13

Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, said that Operation Sindoor is on a pause, but it is an operation in progress.

Speaking to ANI, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi said, "The Operation Sindoor is under pause, it is still underway. As a Naval Chief, I will reserve my comments on this. It's an operation in progress."

On counter-drone systems, he said that non-contact warfare will stay, and this area of weapons and equipment was not catered to 10-12 years ago.

"It is undeniable that non-contact warfare is going to stay. In it, drones and loitering munitions and therefore, defence against them in terms of counter-drone systems, there is a whole series of weapons and equipment that one had probably not catered for 10-12 years ago," he said on Thursday.

Earlier, Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, accompanied by Chairman of Solar Industries India Limited, Satyanarayan Nuwal, reviewed the manufacturing processes of various defence products at the firm's headquarters in Nagpur on Thursday.

Speaking to ANI, the Navy Chief lauded the products and progress made by Solar Industries India Ltd. He added that there needs to be synergy between the public and private sectors, as the latter is new in defence production.

"It's really eye-opening to see what progress has been made by Solar (Solar Group) in the last 14-15 years. As far as the synergy between the public and private sectors in the defence ecosystem is concerned, it is a must because some public sector companies have been working in this field for many decades, and private companies are relatively new. So there is a need for them to talk to each other, learn from each other," Admiral Tripathi told ANI.

Chairman of Solar Industries India Ltd, Satyanarayan Nuwal, said that they showed the Navy Chief their drones and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). They also showed the navy officials their Counter-Unmanned Aerial System, Bhargavastra.

Talking to ANI, Satyanarayan Nuwal said, "Today, we mainly showed our facility with drones and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). We showed the composite manufacturing unit of UAS. We also showed Bhargavastra (Counter-Unmanned Aerial System) to them...This counter-drone system is a significant thing...Considering present situations, we learned that the biggest need is for long-range missiles. We have already presented a proposal in this regard..."

- ANI

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Rahul P.
Operation Sindoor seems to be a strategic move by our Navy. Glad to see our forces being discreet about ongoing operations. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 The focus on counter-drone tech is especially important given recent threats from across borders.
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Priya M.
Interesting to see private sector involvement in defence. Solar Industries seems to be doing good work with drones. But I hope there's proper oversight - defence tech shouldn't be about profits alone. Safety first!
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Arjun K.
The name 'Bhargavastra' for counter-drone system is brilliant! Connecting modern tech with our ancient wisdom. More such indigenous solutions needed to counter Chinese drone threats in Ladakh and Arunachal.
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Sunita R.
While I appreciate our Navy's efforts, I wish there was more transparency about Operation Sindoor. As taxpayers funding defence, don't we deserve to know basic details? 🤔
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Vikram S.
Good to see Navy Chief acknowledging private sector's role. But PSUs like HAL, BEL have decades of experience - hope private players maintain same quality standards. Defence can't afford shortcuts!
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Neha T.
The drone warfare focus is timely! Remember how Pakistani drones were dropping weapons in Punjab? We need systems like Bhargavastra deployed all along western border. Better late than never!

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