Lieutenant General Harbinder Singh Vandra, Chief of Staff (COS), Sapta Shakti Command, visited ‘The Valiant Wings’ on March 11, 2025, to assess their Operational Preparedness and Combat Readiness. The visit focused on evaluating the unit’s strategic capabilities, technological advancements, and overall mission readiness in line with evolving warfare dynamics.

During his review, Lt Gen Vandra commended the unit for their professionalism, high morale, and unwavering dedication to achieving operational excellence.

He also applauded their innovative integration of niche technologies, highlighting the importance of tech-centric warfare and modernized combat strategies in enhancing India’s defensive capabilities.

Significance of Sapta Shakti Command

Sapta Shakti Command, headquartered in Jaipur, Rajasthan, plays a pivotal role in safeguarding India’s western borders, particularly along the Indo-Pak frontier. While it is often associated with the South Western Command, the term “Sapta Shakti” represents the command’s strategic vision and combat readiness in defending national security interests.

Lt Gen Vandra’s visit underscores the Indian Army’s commitment to continuous modernization, innovation, and operational preparedness, ensuring that its formations remain combat-ready and technologically superior in modern warfare.

His interactions with ‘The Valiant Wings’ reaffirmed the command’s focus on excellence, resilience, and strategic deterrence along India’s crucial western front.