New Delhi, July 4 -- Retired Major General GD Bakshi on Friday emphasised the need for strategic preparedness amid regional threats, particularly from China after Indian Army's recent comments on Operation Sindoor.

The operation highlighted the changing nature of warfare and the necessity of technological readiness.

"China is testing their weapons for free against advanced weapons; hence, we need to be prepared well," said Bakshi.

This comes after Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (Capability Development and Sustenance), Lieutenant General Rahul R Singh's statement that China shared live data on India assets and Turkey provided drones to Pakistan.

Bakshi described the Deputy Army Chief's statement as "measured," highlighting India's smar...