Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan said today that India cannot win future wars using old weapons. He stressed the need to use modern and future-ready technology, especially made in India.
Speaking at a workshop on the “Indigenisation of Critical Components”, General Chauhan said that modern warfare has changed a lot. Weapons and war equipment are now smaller, faster, more efficient, and cost-effective. He said, “Old heavy rifles have been replaced with compact and lightweight ones that can shoot farther. Even tanks and aircraft are now faster and better protected.”
The workshop was organised by the Ministry of Defence along with the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies.
General Chauhan also shared details about Operation Sindoor on May 10, when Pakistan used drones and loitering weapons. He said, “They failed to damage our military or civil buildings. We stopped most of their weapons using both force and smart technology. Some drones were even recovered without damage.”
He strongly urged Indian drone makers to stop using foreign software or parts. “We must not depend on other countries for critical war technology. It weakens our preparedness and makes it hard to scale up production during emergencies,” he said.
General Chauhan warned that foreign systems can be easily studied by enemies, who can then guess India’s war tactics.
Sources also said that the military is working on making drones fully Indian—both in hardware and software. The aim is to create drones with:
1. Secure communication using Indian radios
2. Ability to work without GPS
3. Resistance to jamming by enemies
Also, a system has been set up to remove all Chinese parts and software from drones used by the armed forces.
The CDS said, “Drones can change the battlefield quickly. Big weapons are now more at risk because of small drones. That’s why India must become self-reliant in this field.”
The event was attended by military leaders, defence experts, scientists, government officials, and private companies, all working together to create a strategic plan for making India strong in defence technology.
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