The Army Training Command (ARTRAC) will adopt 33 niche technologies by 2030 as part of its ongoing effort to modernize training and prepare the Indian Army for future warfare, Lieutenant General Devendra Sharma announced during the ARTRAC Investiture Ceremony 2025 held in Shimla.
Highlighting the critical role of advanced technologies and drones in modern combat, Lt Gen Sharma said that 15 major training establishments are being developed as Centres of Expertise to support this initiative. The command has already trained approximately 18,000 personnel on 22 niche technologies in 2024–25, with plans to train an additional 12,000 troops on 21 technologies in the 2025–26 training cycle.
ARTRAC has earmarked ₹390 crore over the next five years for research and development, infrastructure enhancement, and curriculum upgrades, aiming to integrate cutting-edge systems into operational doctrines. The focus will be on specialized innovations with narrow but strategic applications in fields like AI, robotics, unmanned systems, and cybersecurity.
Lt Gen Sharma also emphasized the growing presence of women in the Indian Army, stating that over 1,800 women are now serving across various ranks, including in command roles.
Three Category ‘A’ establishments and two affiliated units were awarded the prestigious GOC-in-C Army Training Command Unit Citation for outstanding contributions in the 2023–24 training year. The Military College of Material Management (Jabalpur), Counter Insurgency Jungle Warfare School (Variengate), and Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (Secunderabad) received Financial Excellence Awards for exemplary financial management.
Additionally, the Armoured Corps Centre & School (Ahilyanagar) and MCMM (Jabalpur) were recognized with e-Office Excellence Awards for advancing digital workflows and reducing reliance on paper documentation.
