Last Updated:June 03, 2025, 14:57 IST
CDS General Anil Chauhan stressed that professional military forces focus on outcomes, not setbacks, as he hailed the success of India's 'Operation Sindoor' against Pakistan.

Jammu: Students pose for pictures after making a rangoli to pay tribute to Pahalgam terror attack victims (Photo: PTI)
Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces, Anil Chauhan, on Tuesday said India cannot dwell on setbacks, and hailed the country’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ against Pakistan.
Delivering a special lecture on ‘Future Wars and Warfare’ in Maharashtra’s Pune, CDS Chauhan said the outcome of an act is important.
“Professional military forces are not affected by setbacks and losses," the CDS said, as he highlighted the success of India’s strikes against Pakistan.
“Losses are not important, but outcomes are important," he added.
On Sunday, CDS Chauhan held bilateral talks with Vice Admiral Aaron Beng, Chief of Defence Force of Singapore, reinforcing the strong and growing defence ties between the two nations.
The discussions focused on enhancing military collaboration and interoperability to address evolving security challenges in the region, particularly in the backdrop of ‘Operation Sindoor’.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
News india 'Outcome Is Important, Can’t Dwell On Setbacks’: CDS Chauhan Highlights Op Sindoor Success