Indian Army should be prepared for future wars

Bangalore: The Indian Army should take lessons from the Ukraine conflict and other global security upheavals to enhance its capabilities. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conveyed that the Indian Army should be ready for future wars. At the same time, the Defence Minister appreciated the Indian Army’s ability to accept changes and absorb the necessary things accordingly. The Defence Minister spoke at a function organised in Bangalore on the 75th Army Day ceremony. The defence minister praised that the Indian Army has so far faced all the challenges faced by the country with great courage. Army Chief General Manoj Pande assured that the Indian Army has been equipping itself for future war.

Speaking at a function to mark the 75th Army Day at the Army Service Corps (ASC) in Bangalore, the Defence Minister claimed that society, politics and economics worldwide have been undergoing a major change. At the same time, there have been major changes in the security challenges around the world, the Defence Minister said, adding that drones, underwater drones, and weapons based on artificial intelligence have been used, and the situation has been changing rapidly. In such a situation, the Army must continue developing its capabilities further for tomorrow’s wars. Along with new weapons, new tactics and war techniques have been worked on by the armies of major countries worldwide. On this front, Rajnath Singh conveyed that the Indian Army should not be left behind.

Rajnath Singh further said that the Indian Army would have to take appropriate steps considering these challenges that may arise in the future. However, the Defence Minister underlined that the Indian Army has a tremendous ability to accept these changes and develop the necessary skills accordingly. Moreover, the Defence Minister proudly mentioned the Indian Army’s bravery in the Galwan Valley, the LAC in Tawang, and the wars of 1962, 1965, 1971, and 1999.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that due to this feat of the Indian Army, the respect for India had increased worldwide, and the faith of Indians in their army has been strengthened further. Speaking on occasion, Army Chief General Manoj Pande also noted the changes in the security challenges of the changing times. The Army Chief drew attention to the usage of destructive technology available for military and civilians in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Also, it has highlighted the importance of propaganda warfare, and the cyber and space sector has been developing as a new battlefield, Army Chief General Pande said. Also, India’s Army Chief intentionally mentioned the Grey Zone Warfare.

Currently, China has been using Grey Zone Warfare against Taiwan. It involves tactics like repeatedly infiltrating the enemy’s territory and retreating before being met with resistance without calling for direct combat. This type of warfare uses the strategy of launching a sudden attack by disorienting the enemy due to constant infiltration. The Indian Army Chief’s mention of these tactics used by China against Taiwan has been noteworthy. Along with this, the Army Chief made aware at this time that indirect or low-intensity warfare was equally as dangerous as direct warfare.

However, General Pande assured the country that the Indian Army was fully aware of these new challenges and that the Army was ready.

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