US Edition78th Army Day: Grand Parade Showcases Technical Capabilities, Atmanirbharta
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi emphasized self-reliance with indigenous equipment and new units, preparing the Indian Army for unpredictable, prolonged future conflicts.
- On January 15, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said the Army Day parade in Jaipur was held publicly for the first time, bringing the Indian Army closer to citizens and emphasizing indigenisation as a strategic necessity.
- Dwivedi said the shift in thinking has led to new organisational structures and units like the Bhairav Battalion, raised and trained based on lessons from recent operations and global conflicts.
- Showcasing artillery and missiles, the army paraded the ATAGS, M777 howitzer, and BM-21/SMERCH system firing 12 rockets of 300 mm to 90 km, led by Captain Priya Yadav and Major Arun Kumar.
- The displays signalled that made-in-India equipment reflects self-reliance underpinning the Indian Army's transformation and emphasises dual-use resources, while the parade engaged youth through the National Cadet Corps led by Kavitha Kumawar.
- To prepare for protracted conflicts, the army is prioritising research and development with Defence Research and Development Organisation and academia, integrating technology while retaining manpower and favouring smaller agile units.
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Indian Army Marks 78th Army Day In Jaipur With Massive Display Of Indigenous Weapons
The Indian Army celebrated its 78th Army Day with a grand parade held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, showcasing a powerful display of military strength and self-reliance. During the event, the Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, emphasized the importance of indigenous capabilities, stating that the Indian Army is now a 'future-ready combat force built around indigenous research, design, and technology.' He further underscored that 'Atmanirb…
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defence.in78th Army Day Parade: BrahMos Missiles, Bhishma Tanks Roll Through Jaipur
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Preparing for future wars, indigenisation key for self-reliance: Army chief
Jaipur: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday, January 15, said the institution is moving forward as a future-ready force and underscored the need for indigenous equipment, calling it a “strategic necessity.” “The Indian Army is moving forward as a future-ready force, possessing well-trained soldiers, modern equipment, and multi-domain operational capabilities. Technology is being used to make the soldier even more capable,” he told rep…
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