The Indian Army is embarking on a comprehensive modernization drive to transform its capabilities across multiple domains, from hypersonic weapons to soldier systems, as it prepares for future warfare challenges, a senior military official announced at a defence industry conference.
Lt-Gen Amardeep Singh Aujla, Master General Sustenance of the Indian Army, outlined the service’s ambitious vision during the New Age Military Technologies Industry Capabilities & Way Forward event, organized by FICCI, calling for unprecedented collaboration between the military, industry, and policymakers.
The Army’s first priority involves developing “ultra-fast and highly manoeuvrable weapon systems”, including hypersonic glide vehicles, hypersonic air-breathing engines (HEBs), and advanced fourth, fifth, and sixth-generation missiles to alter the deterrence equation.
“We want to change the deterrence equation by ultra-fast and highly manoeuvrable weapon systems,” Lt-Gen Aujla stated, emphasising the need to transition from conventional “dump category” ammunition to smart, precision-guided munitions. According to Aujla, the modernization plan focuses on loitering ammunition and precision-guided munitions that will reduce collateral damage while enhancing the Army’s surgical strike capabilities.
The service is also investing heavily in directed energy weapons, including high-energy lasers and microwave systems for drone defence, anti-missile systems, and anti-satellite capabilities, he added.
ANI
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