Army Chief Calls for Dedicated 'Rocket Force Command' for India

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Moneycontrol•13-01-2026, 15:38
Army Chief Calls for Dedicated 'Rocket Force Command' for India
- •General Upendra Dwivedi advocates for India's own 'Rocket Force Command' for strategic necessity.
- •Modern warfare blurs distinction between rockets and missiles, both delivering decisive impact.
- •Pakistan and China already possess specialized rocket forces, prompting India to follow suit.
- •Indian Army expanding long-range strike capabilities with Pinaka (120-150 km) and Pralay, BrahMos systems.
- •Operation Sindoor demonstrated viability of conventional military responses, inflicting losses on Pakistan.
Why It Matters: India's Army Chief emphasizes the critical need for a dedicated 'Rocket Force Command' to enhance strategic defense.
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