The Indian Army’s Dot On Target Division under Sapta Shakti Command hosted the Inno-Yodha Competition at the Manekshaw Centre, showcasing 75 indigenous innovations developed during 2024–25. The event highlighted India’s growing defence self-reliance, with a strong focus on drones, counter-drone technologies, IT applications, and operational capability enhancers.
Military personnel demonstrated cutting-edge systems including vehicle-mounted weapons, handheld drones, and advanced counter-drone platforms, reflecting the Army’s emphasis on leveraging homegrown solutions for battlefield effectiveness.
According to experts, the showcased technologies are strategically significant as they draw from global warfare trends and focus on niche capabilities like artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and advanced sensors. These innovations will undergo evaluation through R&D, Design and Development, and Army Technology Board projects before induction into service.
The Inno-Yodha Competition reaffirms the Army’s commitment to technological transformation, signalling a future where indigenous innovation plays a decisive role in operational preparedness and national security.
