“Prepare to combat hybrid threats” : CAS

Addressing cadets of the National Defence Academy (NDA) at Khadakvasla, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria has said that the modern day battle space was “highly complex and multidimensional” with unpredictable security scenarios and that the armed forces have to be prepared for hybrid threats emanating from multiple fronts. The CAS also said that appointment of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and formation of the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) marks the beginning of a most historic phase of defence reforms in India.