Ashu Maan

The contours of modern warfare are rapidly shifting from conventional engagements to networked, high-precision, and technology-enabled operations.

Inno Yoddha, an annual innovation competition by the Indian Army, encourages soldiers to develop practical solutions for operational challenges. It fosters self-reliance through in-house innovation, collaboration with academia and industry, and technology transfer.
 

Developed under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious AatmaNirbhar Bharat initiative, these systems symbolise India’s rapid ascent toward defence self-reliance.

From high-altitude delivery drones to AI-powered decision-support systems, the Army is redefining the contours of combat support with cutting-edge technology.

AI is revolutionizing military surveillance and reconnaissance, enhancing real-time decision-making, threat detection, and operational precision. The Indian Army is integrating AI-powered drones, sensor systems, and predictive analytics to strengthen border security, counter-insurgency efforts, and strategic intelligence capabilities.

Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement has been crushed by Beijing’s National Security Law, leading to mass arrests, forced exiles, and the dismantling of democratic institutions. International condemnation has been weak, allowing China’s repression to continue unchecked.
 

The city of Lhasa, once the heart of Tibetan civilisation and the spiritual seat of the Dalai Lama, has been systematically transformed into a militarised outpost of state control.

On 14 March 1988, Chinese and Vietnamese naval forces engaged in a violent confrontation at Johnson South Reef, part of the Spratly Islands. Vietnamese troops, attempting to assert sovereignty, were fired upon by Chinese warships despite being unarmed.

China’s arms exports face a credibility crisis as its fighter jets, drones, and naval vessels repeatedly fail in real combat. Countries like Pakistan, Nigeria, and Myanmar report severe technical flaws, undermining China’s military-industrial reputation globally.
 

The Indian Army is integrating cyber capabilities and space-based assets into its operational framework. The induction of domain experts and the launch of specialised exercises underscore India’s commitment to building a technologically advanced, future-ready force.