Induction of drones is part of a broader modernisation effort by the Indian Army to prepare for future conflicts as drones provide a significant edge in such conflicts by enhancing situational awareness, enabling rapid and precise targeting and supporting versatile mission profiles, from conventional warfare to counter-terrorism and peacekeeping operations.Speaking at the event Maj Gen P S Bhatti, Major General General Staff (Staff Duties & Capability Development) of the Northern Command of Army impressed that the most important impact of technology on warfare is that it has changed the paradigms of contemporary war fighting concepts. “In the Indian context, technology has played an important role in streamlining, evolving and upscaling existing tactics, training and procedures. With the advent of disruptive technology, the rules of the game are changing by the day, thereby making it imperative for us to evolve and indigenise at a faster pace to mitigate operational challenges and achieve ‘Raksha Atmanirbharta’,” he said. For Him Drone A Thon 2, as of now 25 Drone firms have confirmed their participation along with around 70 companies confirming for Himtech 24.Him-Drone-A-Thon 2 will take place at Wari La, near Leh on 17-18 September 2024. It will be followed by Himtech on 20-21 September, an event conceptualised to discuss, demonstrate and discover new avenues for the development, incorporation and cross-pollination of technology, ideas and innovations with a focus on harnessing military technologies for high-altitude areas. Army Design Bureau The Indian Army’s Make in India initiative is spearheaded by the Army Design Bureau (ADB). The role of ADB is to undertake technology scan, identify technologies for acquisition and development, facilitate R&D efforts with Industry, Academia, DRDO & DPSUs, provide inputs and enable them to understand user requirements while initiating cases of design & development with the industry, all with the aim of promoting indigenisation.
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