Army transformation requires innovation, technological adaptation beyond modern equipment: General Dhiraj Seth
12/11/2026
New Delhi, Nov 11: Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth on Wednesday said the Indi-an Army's transformation to meet emerging operational challenges went bey-ond modern equipment & organisational restructuring, requiring a culture of innovation, technological adaptation & agility while keeping soldiers at its core.
Addressing the Mech-anised Forces Symposium 2026 at the Manekshaw Centre here, General Seth delivered a talk on "Vision for Future Warfighting in the Indian Subcontinent".
He emphasised that jointness and integration among the three services and across operational domains would be critical to future warfare, calling for seamless coordination to address emerging security challenges.
The Army Chief also reiterated the Indian Army's commitment to self-relia-nce through indigenous capability development & stronger partnerships with industry and academia.
Describing the evolution of the Mechanised Forces as a reflection of the Army's ability to adapt to changing operational requirements, he expressed confidence in their continued pivotal role in future warfare.
The two-day symposium, organised by the Cavalry Officers' Associa-tion in collaboration with the Directorate General of Mechanised Forces, brought together serving officers, veterans, defence scientists, industry representatives and strategic experts.
The inaugural session also witnessed the unveiling of the book "Armour 2040: Steel, Silicon & The Future Battlespace", authored by retired Lt Gen AB Shivane.
In his keynote address, Director General Mechanised Forces Lt Gen Prit Pal Singh highlighted the transition from platform-centric capabilities towards integrated, network-enabled and autonomous combat systems.
The symposium will deliberate on artificial intelligence, autonomous kill chains, manned-unmanned teaming, drone warfare, next-generation combat systems and multi-domain mechanised operations. It will conclude on November 12.
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