Army Chief Calls For Innovation, Agility In Future Wars
The Army Chief said transformation required a culture of innovation, technological adaptation and agility, while keeping the "yoddha" (warrior) at its core.
NEW DELHI: Army Chief Gen. Dhiraj Seth on Wednesday said the Army's transformation to meet emerging operational challenges must go beyond modern equipment and organisational restructuring to embrace innovation, technological adaptation and agility, while keeping the soldier at its core.
Addressing the Mechanised Forces Symposium 2026 at the Manekshaw Centre here, Gen. Seth stressed that jointness and integration among the armed services would be critical to future warfare.
Delivering an address titled "Vision for Future Warfighting in the Indian Subcontinent", he underlined the need for seamless coordination across the services and operational domains.
The Army Chief said transformation required a culture of innovation, technological adaptation and agility, while keeping the "yoddha" (warrior) at its core.
He reiterated the Army's commitment to Aatmanirbharta through indigenous capability development and stronger partnerships with industry and academia.
Reflecting on the evolution of the Mechanised Forces, Gen. Seth described their journey as a testament to the Army's ability to adapt to changing operational requirements. He expressed confidence that mechanised formations would continue to play a pivotal role in future warfare.
The two-day symposium, organised by the Cavalry Officers' Association in collaboration with the Directorate General of Mechanised Forces, has brought together senior serving officers, veterans, defence scientists, industry representatives and strategic thinkers to discuss the changing character of warfare.
The deliberations will cover artificial intelligence, autonomous kill chains, manned-unmanned teaming, integrated drone warfare, next-generation combat systems and multi-domain mechanised operations.
The symposium will conclude on Thursday with a discussion titled "Indian Mechanised Forces 2035: Transforming for the Future Operational Environment".
