NEW DELHI. In its quest for modernisation through optimum use of emerging technologies, Indian Army organised the Army Technology Seminar-2019 (ARTECH 2019) in New Delhi on January 11.

The theme of the Seminar was “Disruptive Impact of Emerging Technologies on Land Warfare” which aimed to bring together stakeholders in the military, academia and industry to provide perspective on the available and emerging technologies which could have an impact on warfighting.

The event was attended by Minister of State for Defence Dr Subhash Bhamre, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Bipin Rawat, Secretary Department of Defence Production Dr Ajay Kumar and other dignitaries from Ministry of Defence, Army, academia and civil defence industry.

In his keynote address, the Chief of the Army Staff said that technological disruptions are rapidly changing the character of warfighting and future conflicts will be fought across domains wherein networks and integration would be the key to generate military power.

An exhibition showcasing military innovations developed by field Army, DRDO, Academia and industry was also organised on this occasion.