Jaipur, March 25, 2025 | Defence News: The South Western Command (Sapta Shakti Command) of the Indian Army conducted a landmark ‘Technology Absorption Seminar’ at Hisar Military Station on March 25, 2025, aimed at deepening defence preparedness through the integration of cutting-edge technologies into future warfare doctrines.
Seminar Focus: Embracing Disruptive Technologies
The seminar focused on strategic discussions around emerging technologies such as:
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Cyber Warfare
Next-generation communication systems
Autonomous systems & smart equipment
It featured expert panel discussions, exhibitions of new-generation defence equipment by industry partners, and networking sessions with top defence professionals and technology innovators. The objective was to explore practical implementation roadmaps to modernise India’s defence capabilities and enhance operational decision-making on future battlefields.
Army Commander Highlights Vision 2047 & Defence-Tech Synergy
The event was graced by Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, Army Commander, South Western Command, as the Chief Guest. In his keynote address, he underscored how exponential technological advancements are transforming the nature of modern conflict and challenging traditional warfare concepts.
He called for:
Aligning efforts with India’s Vision 2047
Collaborative synergy between Armed Forces, Academia, and Industry
Leveraging start-ups, MSMEs, and research ecosystems for niche technology induction
Lt Gen Singh also highlighted initiatives by South Western Command, such as the creation of In-House Think Tanks, Centres of Excellence, and Technical Hubs, to foster innovation and R&D across military domains.
Civil-Military Partnership Strengthened with GJUST MoU
A key milestone of the seminar was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Collaborative Research and Development between South Western Command and Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology (GJUST), Hisar.
The MoU was signed by Prof. (Dr.) Narsi Ram Bishnoi, Vice Chancellor, GJUST, and Lt Gen Manjinder Singh, symbolising a robust step toward military-civil fusion and a whole-of-nation approach in addressing future security challenges through joint innovation.
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