General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff, delivered a keynote lecture at the National Defence College (NDC) in New Delhi on Thursday, highlighting the Indian Armyโs rapid strides in technological transformation and future readiness.

Addressing the 65th NDC course, which includes 124 officersโ44 of them from 32 friendly foreign nationsโGeneral Dwivedi underscored the decisive role of advanced technologies, non-kinetic strategies, and soldier capability in shaping modern warfare.

He stressed the Armyโs focus on Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) as part of the national vision of a โViksit Bharatโ by 2047. The roadmap, spearheaded by Lt Gen Amardeep Singh Aujla in 2025, prioritises artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), cyber warfare resilience, and preparedness against emerging threats such as hypersonic weapons.
โTechnology integration is no longer optionalโit is central to retaining a strategic edge in todayโs evolving security environment,โ the Army Chief noted.

Founded in 1960, the NDC has been at the forefront of building strategic thought leadership in Asia. Its 47-week flagship programme provides a platform for senior officers to deliberate on security challenges and foster international cooperation.
General Dwivediโs lecture comes as the Army marks its โDecade of Transformationโ and the โYear of Tech Absorption,โ signalling a strong commitment to future-ready defence capabilities.
 
					

 
 
         
         
         
         
         
                                
                              
		 
		 
		