Army Chief General Dwivedi emphasized the necessity for India to maintain a technological edge to counter evolving adversarial capabilities, highlighting the importance of self-reliance through initiatives like Atmanirbharta. He discussed recent operational successes, including the use of advanced systems such as UAVs and the indigenously developed secure mobile platform SAMBHAV during Operation Sindoor, which facilitated real-time secure communications. Looking ahead, he noted the need to enhance missile ranges and integrate cutting-edge technologies like AI and drone swarms to address “two-and-a-half-front” threats, underscoring the significance of land control for strategic victory in India’s defense posture.