'Operate faster than adversary': CDS Gen Subramani stresses integrated multi-domain ops
Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani has called for the transformation of India's military from platform-centric to data-centric operations. He emphasized the need for integrated, multi-domain systems that leverage AI and resilient communication networks to outpace adversaries.
Why it matters
The shift toward data-driven, integrated warfare is essential for modernizing military capabilities and maintaining operational superiority in contested environments.
NEW DELHI: Chief of defence staff General NS Raja Subramani said on Tuesday, “operate faster in various domains than the adversary can respond and create problems for you”.India’s military transformation must move from buying individual platforms to building an integrated, sovereign, data-driven “system of systems”, supported by resilient networks, AI, digital engineering and faster industry-led innovation. It is time for the transformation of India’s armed forces from platform-centric warfare to integrated, data-centric multi-domain operations, he said.At the Defence Tech Summit on 'Multi-Domain Defence Capability Development and Digital Engineering', organised by the Centre for Emerging Technologies at USI, Gen Subramani said resilient communications will determine operational effectiveness. He highlighted that space-based assets alone are insufficient.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in