NEW DELHI, Nov. 18 -- The critical role played by indigenous weapons and systems during Operation Sindoor - the four-day military confrontation with Pakistan in May - 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, adding that the focus must now be on addressing a few weaknesses in the system, including extended timelines and dependence on import for certain high-end technologies,

The Indian Armed Forces accomplished their objectives expeditiously and professionally during Operation Sindoor, he said.

"In many of the actions that took place, indigenous systems played a critical role. I...