The Indian Army's integration of advanced technologies to enhance battlefield readiness was examined at a panel discussion during the second edition of the Indian Army's flagship international seminar, the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2024, which concluded on Friday.
The session with the theme, 'Groundbreakers: Shaping Land Warfare, Reflections for the Indian Army' saw the panelists, Dr. Konstantin Bogdanov of the Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO), Russia), Prof. Amit Gupta of the University of Illinois, US, and Dr. Patrick Bratton of US Army War College) discussed how emerging technologies such as AI, unmanned systems, cyber warfare tools, and autonomous weapons can strengthen the Indian Army's surveillance, precision strikes, and multi-domain operation capabilities.
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The panel members explored ways to integrate these modern means of warfare into the Indian Army's infrastructure, enhance the resilience of critical military assets, and ensure protection against sophisticated threats.
Besides, the session highlighted the importance of enhancing indigenous defense technologies in line with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, reducing dependence on foreign technologies, and encouraging strategic partnerships between the military, technology experts, and industry leaders to boost innovation and develop responsible solutions for current and future challenges.
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In his closing address at the dialogue, Lt Gen N.S. Raja Subramani, Vice Chief of the Army Staff stressed the importance of reliable and resilient supply chains as vital for stability. Further, he pointed out that training and technological proficiency are essential tools for addressing modern security challenges faced by the country today.
