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New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Director General of Infantry Lieutenant General Ajay Kumar said during an informal media interaction on Wednesday that the Indian Infantry is rapidly transforming into a technology-driven, self-reliant and agile fighting force in line with the vision of a developed India in 2047. He said that “wars are not fought with borrowed weapons.”
Affirming that the Infantry remains the cutting edge of the Indian Army, Lieutenant General Kumar said the Army is undergoing a major transformation under the Decade of Transformation initiative, with a focus on modernisation, self-reliance and human resource excellence.
“The infantry of the future will be technologically advanced, modular and versatile – capable of fighting and winning in multi-domain environments,” the DG said.
Celebrating Shaurya Diwas – formerly Infantry Day – on October 27, the DG recalled the historic 1947 air landing of 1 Sikh Regiment in Srinagar, which had secured Jammu and Kashmir.
He said, “Shaurya Diwas reflects the bravery, sacrifice and indomitable spirit of the Infantry, linking history with contemporary recognition.”
Highlighting the lessons learned from Operation Sindoor, Lt Gen Kumar stressed the importance of precision, jointness and technology-driven warfare.
While talking about Operation Vermillion, he also talked about integration with advanced intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) assets.
He further emphasized “the shift toward non-contact, technology-enabled warfare – transforming the battlefield with drones, AI systems and precision weapons.”
Dedicated drone platoons are now an integral part of every infantry battalion, enhancing surveillance and enabling FPV-based precision strikes.
The newly formed Bhairav battalions have also been fielded for high mobility, high intensity tactical operations, bridging the gap between infantry and special forces.
The transformation is built on six pillars – lethality, mobility, communications, battlefield transparency, survivability and training – powered by indigenous technologies.
From 7.62 mm rifles and 5th generation anti-tank systems to SDR-based encrypted communications and AI-enabled networks, infantry units are adopting next-generation warfare equipment.
Lt Gen Kumar underlined that India’s self-reliant defense ecosystem – driven by partnerships with industry, DRDO and academia – is ensuring that “wars are not fought with borrowed weapons.”
–IANS
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