Though technology is reshaping combat, geography and human leadership still remain the decisive factors in a war, said Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi here on Tuesday (November 11, 2025).
Addressing the Cavalry Seminar 2025, he spoke on the rapid evolution of warfare and the pivotal role of technology in shaping future battlefields. Reflecting on the shift in battlefield communication, he said, “The call in battle has evolved from the war trumpet to radio, satellite links, drones and now to the flash of a data packet.”
Speaking on future strategic priorities, General Dwivedi noted that by 2032, the Army’s proposed rocket force will be a “game changer”.
The two-day seminar, organised by the Cavalry Officers Association on the theme “Mechanised Forces on the Future Battlefield”, brought together senior military leaders, defence industry experts and scholars.
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