‘We can’t move north due to China’: CDS Chauhan says India must embrace Indian Ocean as its strategic future

CDS General Anil Chauhan emphasized the Indian Ocean's crucial role as India's destiny, given geopolitical constraints with China and Myanmar. He likened India to an island nation, stressing the strategic advantage of its island territories. Chauhan also highlighted self-reliance in defence through initiatives like Atmanirbhar Bharat, focusing on indigenous platforms and networked warfare capabilities.