On the concluding day of the Future Warfare Course, Lt Gen N Raja Subramani, Vice Chief of Army Staff, delivered a pivotal address titled ‘Breakthroughs: Harnessing Technology for Victory’. His speech offered profound insights into the critical interplay between technology and warfare, underscoring the significant impact of technological advancements on military strategies and operations.
The Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS) highlighted the salience and implications of technology and tech-driven changes, emphasizing the need for transformation within the Indian military context.
He addressed the necessity for integrating cutting-edge technologies to enhance operational capabilities and maintain a strategic edge in future conflicts.
The course also featured a Multi-Domain Strategic Gaming Exercise involving senior leaders from the Tri-Services. This exercise focused on operational contingencies, weaving new dimensions of military capability with technology absorption.
The participants explored various scenarios that demonstrated how technology could decisively influence military outcomes.
Maj Gen VK Tripathi, ACIDS (Transformation) at HQ Integrated Defence Staff, presented the outcomes of the course and the resulting recommendations to General Anil Chauhan and the Vice Chiefs of the three services.
These recommendations are aimed at guiding the future strategic direction of India’s defense forces, ensuring they remain agile, adaptable, and technologically advanced in the face of evolving global threats.
The Future Warfare Course has set the stage for transformative changes in the Indian military, aligning with global trends and the imperatives of modern warfare.