Two women officers of the armed forces who represent different generations explained the leaps and bounds in the services and the generational progress that has taken place. At the NDTV Defence Summit 2025, Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, the Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services, and Colonel Anshu Jamwal, Commanding Officer, Indian Army, shared insights into a range of topics linked to women in the armed forces including challenges, highs and lows, and even their role in operations.