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Economic Times
8 hours ago
- Economic Times
Boots must share space with bots: Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on warfare, future conflicts
Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Monday asserted that the Indian armed forces are "prepared for fifth-generation conflicts" driven by non-contact warfare, strategic tempo and psychological dominance. In his address at an event held at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras, he emphasised that future conflicts would demand a blend of conventional strength and modern capabilities, where "boots must share space with bots." The army chief described Operation Sindoor as a "landmark, intelligence-driven response that redefined India's counter-terrorism doctrine." He said the tri-services action showcased India's ability to deliver "precise, punitive and coordinated action," compelling Pakistan to seek a ceasefire within 88 hours. Gen Dwivedi highlighted the transformative journey of the Indian Army, underlining the changing character of warfare marked by "grey zone conflicts, technological democratisation and need for integrated responses." On Operation Sindoor, he said the 88-hour operation was "unprecedented in scale, range, depth and strategic impact" and was executed across the 'DIME' spectrum. 'DIME' refers to diplomatic, informational, military and economic domains. According to a press statement, Gen Dwivedi on Monday inaugurated 'Agnishodh' -- a research cell at IIT-Madras to boost self-reliance in defence technology -- during his two-day visit to Chennai. In a landmark step towards 'Atmanirbharta' in defence technology, the Indian Army has joined hands with the IIT-Madras to establish 'Agnishodh', the Indian Army Research Cell (IARC) on the campus of the institution. The initiative is part of the army's broader transformation framework, guided by the 'Five Pillars of Transformation' articulated by the army chief. 'Agnishodh' specifically advances one of these pillars, modernisation and technology infusion, and represents the army's drive to integrate academic research with real-time applications, the ministry said. Addressing a gathering at IIT-Madras on the theme 'Operation Sindoor - A New Chapter in India's Fight Against Terrorism,' Gen Dwivedi described the operation as a landmark, intelligence-driven response that redefined India's counter-terrorism doctrine. Highlighting the evolving nature of warfare, the general officer underscored that "Indian armed forces are prepared for fifth-generation conflicts driven by non-contact warfare, strategic tempo, and psychological dominance." Emphasising the army's commitment to self-reliance, under 'Swadeshikaran Se Sashaktikaran', he outlined key collaborations under national technology missions such as 'INDIAai', 'Chip-to-Startup', and 'Project QuILA', with MCTE, Mhow (Military College of Telecommunication Engineering) as a strategic partner, the statement said. The army chief appreciated the projects undertaken by Indian Army Cells at IIT-Delhi, IIT-Kanpur, and IISc, Bengaluru by harnessing academic innovations. He said initiatives like 'Project SAMBHAV' and additive manufacturing partnerships with Army Base Workshops are setting new benchmarks. 'Agnishodh' would transform academic excellence into battlefield innovation, powering India's journey towards 'Viksit Bharat by 2047', the officer said. The 'Agnishodh' collaboration will further extend into the IIT-Madras Research Park, working alongside entities such as the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Development Centre (AMTDC) and Pravartak Technologies Foundation. Gen Dwivedi reiterated the Indian Army's commitment to its 'Decade of Transformation' vision through various reforms. The general officer also felicitated four distinguished ex-servicemen with Veteran Achievers Awards, honouring their selfless service and continued commitment to nation-building, according to the statement.
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Time of India
'Boots must share space with bots': Army chief Gen Dwivedi stresses readiness for 5th-gen conflicts; inaugurates ‘Agnishodh' to boost defence innovation
File photo: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday said the Indian armed forces are fully prepared to handle fifth-generation warfare marked by non-contact combat, strategic tempo and psychological dominance, emphasising that the nature of modern warfare demands integration of conventional power with emerging technologies. Speaking at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras, Gen Dwivedi described future battlefields as ones 'where boots must share space with bots.' He was addressing a session on ' Operation Sindoor – A New Chapter in India's Fight Against Terrorism', and used the occasion to highlight India's evolving military doctrine and readiness. Describing Operation Sindoor as a turning point, Gen Dwivedi said it was an 'intelligence-driven response that redefined India's counter-terrorism doctrine.' As per news agency PTI, he stated that the 88-hour tri-services operation was 'unprecedented in scale, range, depth and strategic impact,' compelling Pakistan to seek a ceasefire within that window. He said it was executed across the DIME spectrum, referring to diplomatic, informational, military and economic efforts. During his two-day visit to Chennai, the army chief also inaugurated 'Agnishodh', a dedicated Indian Army Research Cell at IIT-Madras to promote indigenous defence innovations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Signs Of Heart Attack That Shouldn't Be Ignored (Take A Look) TheDaddest Undo As per a press release, this initiative forms part of the Army's 'Five Pillars of Transformation', particularly focusing on modernisation and technology infusion. Gen Dwivedi underscored the military's commitment to self-reliance through collaborations under national technology missions like 'INDIAai', 'Chip-to-Startup', and 'Project QuILA', with Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow, as a strategic partner. According to PTI, he also appreciated innovation-led efforts of Indian Army cells at institutions such as IIT-Delhi, IIT-Kanpur and IISc-Bengaluru. He noted that programmes like Project SAMBHAV and additive manufacturing partnerships with Army Base Workshops are 'setting new benchmarks' in applied defence technology. Calling the IIT-Madras collaboration a landmark step, he said 'Agnishodh' would convert academic excellence into battlefield innovation and bolster the goal of 'Viksit Bharat by 2047'. During the event, the Army Chief also honoured four decorated ex-servicemen with Veteran Achievers Awards, recognising their service and continued contributions to nation-building, the official statement added.
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Time of India
Boots must share space with bots: Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on warfare, future conflicts
Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Monday asserted that the Indian armed forces are "prepared for fifth-generation conflicts " driven by non-contact warfare, strategic tempo and psychological dominance. In his address at an event held at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras, he emphasised that future conflicts would demand a blend of conventional strength and modern capabilities, where "boots must share space with bots." Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program The army chief described Operation Sindoor as a "landmark, intelligence-driven response that redefined India's counter-terrorism doctrine." He said the tri-services action showcased India's ability to deliver "precise, punitive and coordinated action," compelling Pakistan to seek a ceasefire within 88 hours. Gen Dwivedi highlighted the transformative journey of the Indian Army , underlining the changing character of warfare marked by "grey zone conflicts, technological democratisation and need for integrated responses." Live Events On Operation Sindoor, he said the 88-hour operation was "unprecedented in scale, range, depth and strategic impact" and was executed across the 'DIME' spectrum. 'DIME' refers to diplomatic, informational, military and economic domains. According to a press statement, Gen Dwivedi on Monday inaugurated ' Agnishodh ' -- a research cell at IIT-Madras to boost self-reliance in defence technology -- during his two-day visit to Chennai. In a landmark step towards 'Atmanirbharta' in defence technology, the Indian Army has joined hands with the IIT-Madras to establish 'Agnishodh', the Indian Army Research Cell (IARC) on the campus of the institution. The initiative is part of the army's broader transformation framework, guided by the 'Five Pillars of Transformation' articulated by the army chief. 'Agnishodh' specifically advances one of these pillars, modernisation and technology infusion, and represents the army's drive to integrate academic research with real-time applications, the ministry said. Addressing a gathering at IIT-Madras on the theme 'Operation Sindoor - A New Chapter in India's Fight Against Terrorism,' Gen Dwivedi described the operation as a landmark, intelligence-driven response that redefined India's counter-terrorism doctrine. Highlighting the evolving nature of warfare, the general officer underscored that "Indian armed forces are prepared for fifth-generation conflicts driven by non-contact warfare, strategic tempo, and psychological dominance." Emphasising the army's commitment to self-reliance, under 'Swadeshikaran Se Sashaktikaran', he outlined key collaborations under national technology missions such as 'INDIAai', 'Chip-to-Startup', and 'Project QuILA', with MCTE, Mhow (Military College of Telecommunication Engineering) as a strategic partner, the statement said. The army chief appreciated the projects undertaken by Indian Army Cells at IIT-Delhi, IIT-Kanpur, and IISc, Bengaluru by harnessing academic innovations. He said initiatives like 'Project SAMBHAV' and additive manufacturing partnerships with Army Base Workshops are setting new benchmarks. 'Agnishodh' would transform academic excellence into battlefield innovation, powering India's journey towards 'Viksit Bharat by 2047', the officer said. The 'Agnishodh' collaboration will further extend into the IIT-Madras Research Park, working alongside entities such as the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Development Centre (AMTDC) and Pravartak Technologies Foundation. Gen Dwivedi reiterated the Indian Army's commitment to its 'Decade of Transformation' vision through various reforms. The general officer also felicitated four distinguished ex-servicemen with Veteran Achievers Awards, honouring their selfless service and continued commitment to nation-building, according to the statement.
