The traditional air defence doctrine has long relied on Combat Air Patrols (CAP) as the primary means of securing national airspace. Supported by Operation Readiness Platforms (ORP)—fighter jets on ground alert, fully armed, and ready to launch within minutes—CAP missions have historically provided a rapid response to enemy aerial threats, especially near borders or in high-risk areas.
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NSA Ajit Doval’s address at IIT Madras blended strategic insights with a nationalistic call to action. He detailed Operation Sindoor’s success using indigenous systems and dismissed Pakistan’s false narratives. Doval stressed the urgency of self-reliance in tech, AI, and defence. His message to youth: build a secure, sovereign India rooted in pride and innovation.
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