Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Indian Army Declares 2026 as Year of Networking
The Indian Army has announced that 2026 will be the 'Year of Networking & Data Centricity'.
This means they will focus on improving how their systems connect and share information in real-time.
This will help them make quicker decisions and be more effective in combat.
The Army Chief, Gen Upendra Dwivedi, said this is part of a bigger plan to make the Army stronger and more ready for the future.
They are also continuing an operation called Sindoor to protect the country.
The Army is working on using more Indian-made technologies and improving their digital systems.
Last year, they focused on absorbing new technologies, and now they are moving towards better networking and data use.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the DRDO for their role in Operation Sindoor, highlighting the importance of indigenous technologies and the need for continuous innovation and learning.
Indian Army declares 2026 as the 'Year of Networking & Data Centricity' to enhance connectivity and combat effectiveness.
Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi emphasizes jointness, self-reliance, and innovation as core pillars of military power.
Operation Sindoor, aimed at countering enemy designs, is ongoing and continues to be a priority.
The initiative is driven by indigenization, defense modernization, and digital integration.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praises DRDO for its role in Operation Sindoor and emphasizes the importance of indigenous technologies and continuous innovation.
- Who
- Indian Army, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, DRDO
- What
- Declaration of 2026 as the 'Year of Networking & Data Centricity' and praise for DRDO's role in Operation Sindoor
- When
- January 1, 2026
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To enhance connectivity, real-time decision-making, and combat effectiveness for a future-ready force and to acknowledge DRDO's contributions
- Year Declared
- 2026
- Initiative Name
- Year of Networking & Data Centricity
- Key Focus Areas
- Connectivity, real-time decision-making, combat effectiveness
- Core Pillars of Transformation
- Jointness, self-reliance, innovation
- Current Operation
- Operation Sindoor
- Previous Year's Focus
- Technology Absorption (2024-25)
- Defence Minister
- Rajnath Singh
- DRDO Foundation Day
- 68th
Sources
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