{"id":37066,"date":"2024-11-06T05:39:45","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T05:39:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ppnewsline.in\/?p=37066"},"modified":"2024-11-06T05:39:45","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T05:39:45","slug":"indian-army-emphasizes-innovation-to-address-eastern-theatre-challenges-at-east-tech-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ppnewsline.in\/?p=37066","title":{"rendered":"Indian Army Emphasizes Innovation to Address Eastern Theatre Challenges at East Tech 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_content tdi_66 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_1 td-post-content tagdiv-type\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_66\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p><strong>Kolkata, Nov 6:<\/strong>\u00a0The \u2018East Tech 2024\u2019 defence technology symposium launched today at the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan in Kolkata, gathering experts, industry leaders, and officials to explore innovations aimed at enhancing operational capabilities in the Indian Army\u2019s Eastern Theatre.<\/p>\n<p>Jointly organized by the Eastern Command, Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), and the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM), the event underscores India\u2019s focus on indigenous defence solutions. West Bengal\u2019s Minister for Sports, Youth Affairs, Power, Non-Conventional Energy, and Housing, Aroop Biswas, opened the event, emphasizing the strategic role of West Bengal in India\u2019s defence manufacturing ecosystem. Biswas noted the state\u2019s extensive MSME presence and potential to support defence technology advancements, aligning with India\u2019s goal of self-reliance in defence.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Ministry of Defence, East Tech 2024 covers a spectrum of technological advancements critical to military readiness, including AI, communications, tactical mobility, drone technologies, robotics, and firepower solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Lt Gen Ram Chander Tiwari, GOC-in-C of Eastern Command, highlighted the Eastern Command\u2019s multifaceted challenges, such as conventional warfare, counter-terrorism, and emerging cyber and grey-zone threats. He stressed the importance of continuous modernization and integrating indigenous technologies to meet operational needs. 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