Drones and UAVs Poised to Play Major Role in Future Wars, Says Army Chief

New Delhi, Sept 6: The Chief of Army Staff has underscored the growing importance of unmanned systems in warfare, stating that drones, UAVs, and counter-UAV systems will play a significant role in future conflicts. He highlighted that the government’s recent decision to lower GST on UAVs will provide a timely boost to the Army’s modernisation efforts. He remarked, “In future wars, drones, UAVs, and counter UAVs will have a big role. So keeping that in mind, it is a good news for us.” (“Drones, UAVs, will have major role in future wars...”) (Source: PTI via Daily Excelsior)

Modernisation Accelerated by Tax Relief

Addressing the positive implications of reduced GST rates on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, the COAS noted that fiscal incentives will support faster procurement and deployment of next-generation systems—including reconnaissance, surveillance, and defensive counter-measures—across the Army’s operational theatres.

Integrated Skies and Battlefield Preparedness

The Army Chief’s comments come amid broader defence policy discussions signalling a shift toward integrated warfare using AI, swarming drones, and automated detection systems. Operational doctrines are being updated to reflect the centrality of unmanned systems in future military strategy.

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Source: Daily Excelsior (PTI Report) (Read original)

Labels: Army Chief, Drones, UAVs, Future Warfare, Defence Modernisation

Tags: #UAV #Drones #ArmyModernisation #GSTCut #DefenceTech

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