"The changes which have been brought about in Pakistan, including the constitutional amendment done hurriedly, are actually an acknowledgement of the fact that everything didn't go well for them in this operation. They found a lot of shortcomings and deficiencies," Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said.
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Addressing the Pune Public Policy Festival, the CDS said Operation Sindoor is only on pause.
The amendment to Article 243 of the Constitution of Pakistan has brought about significant changes in that country's higher defence organisation.
"This is of particular importance to us in India, and especially to the armed forces. If I were to narrow down these changes, the first is the abolition of the post of Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, a position that was likely created to promote jointness among the three services. That post has now been abolished. In its place, they have created the post of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF)," he was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.
He said several operational lessons, particularly relating to higher defence organisation, needed to be incorporated after Operation Sindoor.
Drawing on experiences from recent military engagements, including the Uri surgical strikes, the Doklam and Galwan standoffs, the Balakot air strike and Operation Sindoor, he said Indian armed forces have often operated through innovative, situation-specific command arrangements.
"What we are now working towards is evolving a standardised system that will be applicable across all contingencies," the Chief of Defence Staff was quoted as saying by the news agency.
This entire amendment essentially deals with the constitution of federal customs courts, which is a separate matter altogether, the General said.
“Earlier, they had also created an Army Rocket Forces Command. From both conventional and strategic standpoints, this may strengthen their capabilities. What they have essentially done is concentrate power by creating these new structures," the CDS pointed out.
"Today, the Army Chief will be responsible for land operations, joint operations with the Navy and Air Force through the CDF, as well as strategic and nuclear matters. The creation of the Rocket Forces Command adds another important layer. This, in some ways, reflects a land-centric mindset," he said on the changes made by Pakistan.
