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Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan emphasized that technology alone isn’t the complete solution for future warfare.
The Army must evolve new strategies, doctrines, organizations, and processes to stay in line with emerging trends.
Complexity of modern warfare
Warfare has become more complex and multi-dimensional, requiring adaptation beyond just technological advancements.
The role of emerging technologies like AI, autonomous weapons, and advanced aircraft is not yet fully clear.
The process of acquiring new technologies needs to be improved to avoid lagging behind by several years.
Disruptive technologies shaping warfare
Technologies like quantum science and artificial intelligence could dramatically alter future combat.
The nature of warfare has shifted from rational and finite to irrational and perpetual, where combat could involve machines rather than just humans.
Future warfare might see humans fighting machines or even machines fighting machines, and technology will play a crucial role in shaping military tactics.
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