In his address at a seminar-cum-exhibition on the theme “Year of Technology Absorption – Empowering the Soldier” organized by the Center for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS) for the Army at the Manekshaw Centre, he emphasized that technology has enhanced the competitive edge. Has emerged as a new strategic arena that drives geopolitical powerplay, and is being leveraged for weaponization of various domains ranging from information to supply chains.

Citing examples from recent conflicts, General Pandey noted that disruptive dual-use technologies are growing on an unprecedented scale and changing the character of modern warfare.

Electronic warfare A set of digital technologies encompassing micro-electronics, drones, precision strike systems, loiter munitions and Starlink terminals are challenging traditional force multipliers, he said, continuing his quest toward transformation into modern, agile Reiterated the commitment of the Indian Army for , Adaptive and technology-enabled future-reading force.

The Army Chief urged all stakeholders, services, industry partners startups, research and development institutes, academicians and policy makers to synergize their efforts and develop a vibrant national defense ecosystem.The seminar, which brought together technology experts and industry professionals to deliberate on the adoption of modern technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and advanced hardware in the military sector, aims to foster a collaborative environment for academia and the defense industry so that The ongoing initiatives can be speeded up. Technical absorption in the army.

It had three sessions, with the first focusing on "Contemporary Technology and Industry Capabilities". Moderated by Lieutenant General Vineet Gaur, Director General, Capacity Development, it included eminent personalities from academia and industry, such as Professor Mayank Vats of IIT Jodhpur, Dr Mandira Majumdar, Rajeev Mehrotra Vaibhav Gupta and Colonel Karandeep Singh (Retd).

The final session on “Maximum Technology Effectiveness and Troop Readiness” was moderated by Lieutenant General P.R. Shankar (retd).

In his concluding remarks, Deputy Chief of Army Staff, Strategy, Lieutenant General Taru Kumar Aich, reflecting on the impressive trajectory of transformation of the Indian Army, reiterated that rapid doctrinal reforms as well as adoption of specific technology are of utmost importance.He also said that the Indian Army will continue to foster a spirit of collaboration with industry and academia to empower the soldiers.

The proceedings underlined the importance of technology absorption to empower troops besides providing a snapshot of available solutions, highlighting the contribution of the Indian Defense Industry, their strengths, future trajectory and ensuring the armed forces in the future. An Army statement underlined their important role in carrying out the operation. Said.