'Boots must share space with bots': Army chief Gen Dwivedi stresses readiness for 5th-gen conflicts; inaugurates ‘Agnishodh’ to boost defence innovation

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi highlighted the Indian armed forces' readiness for fifth-generation warfare, emphasizing technology integration. Speaking at IIT-Madras, he described Operation Sindoor as a turning point in counter-terrorism. He inaugurated 'Agnishodh' at IIT-Madras to boost indigenous defence innovation and acknowledged veterans' contributions to nation-building, reinforcing the commitment to self-reliance and technological advancement.