NEW DELHI, Nov. 18 -- The critical role played by indigenous weapons and systems during Operation Sindoor - India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack - proved that Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) directly translates to strategic autonomy, Lieutenant General Rahul R Singh, deputy chief of army staff (capability development and sustenance), said on Monday. "In many of the actions that took place, indigenous systems played a critical role. It proved that Atmanirbharta translates into freedom to act decisively when the security situation demands without seeking external clearances. While this was a job well done resulting in a resounding victory, there are a few infirmities that we need to address," Singh said during a curtain-raiser to the ...