Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi’s “Eagle on the Arm” doctrine aims to equip every soldier with drone-operating skills, making drones a regular battlefield tool for surveillance, targeting, and combat support.
The Indian Army has upgraded its 105 mm Indian Field Gun with automatic gun-laying technology, helping artillery crews aim faster, improve accuracy, increase firing speed, and modernise long-serving battlefield systems.
The Indian Army is studying a 10 kW laser protection system for T-90 and Arjun tanks to destroy drones, FPV threats and swarm attacks during future battlefield operations and armored missions.
The Indian Army is preparing to induct the Suryastra rocket system with fully indigenous launchers and support vehicles. The long-range system can strike targets up to 300 km away with high precision.
India has launched PRAGATI Exercise 2026 in Meghalaya with troops from 12 friendly nations joining the multinational drill focused on counter-terror operations, jungle warfare training, and stronger regional defence cooperation.
Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi explained India’s ‘SMART’ power strategy, focusing on statecraft, manufacturing, innovation, resilience, and technology to strengthen national security, economic growth, and future defence preparedness.
The Indian Army is working on advanced FRCV tanks under Project Ranjeet with AI systems, anti-drone protection, smart sensors, and modern battlefield technology to replace old T-72 tanks in future combat missions.
The Indian Army has started adding indigenous T-12 anti-drone shotguns to its Northern Command units. The weapon is designed to stop low-flying drones and FPV threats during close-range battlefield operations.
Tata Advanced Systems has reportedly showcased the Land Rover Defender as a possible military SUV for the Indian Army, with the rugged vehicle being explored for transport, patrol, and off-road defence duties.
The Defence Ministry has signed contracts worth about ₹975 crore for TRAWL systems for T-72 and T-90 tanks. The move will help the Army clear minefields more safely and support local defence manufacturing.
