Congratulations on taking over as Chief of the Indian Army, regarded as the second largest in the world. Do you feel that size by itself embodies adequate deterrence, or else what are other military dimensions needed to deter India’s adversaries in any future conflict? You views, please.

COAS: Our National Security encompasses political stability, economic growth, societal development, environmental protection, diplomatic and military strength. Purely from the military point of view, deterrence entails maintaining strong and cohesive Armed Forces. The external threats facing India range from traditional land centric threats across disputed borders to sub-conventional threats, including its proxy war manifestations. Besides, there are other security concerns that arise from internal strife. To that extent I am confident that our Army is fully geared up and will undertake all challenges with utmost commitment and professionalism.

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