IITG Hosts Former Chief of the Army Staff for Talk on Technological Warfare

The talk included an engaging question-and-answer session with faculty members, reflecting the audience’s keen interest in the subject and the depth of the General’s interaction with the academic community.

Published 13 Oct 2026 | Category Research and Partnerships | Office MCOENSSR

IIT Guwahati had the honour of hosting Gen Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM (Retd), Former Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), for an engaging interaction on emerging technologies and their role in shaping future warfare.

The General delivered a talk titled “Tech Warrior – Warrior Capable of Fighting Future Wars”, offering valuable insights into the changing character of warfare and the growing importance of indigenous technological capabilities. His address included perspectives on Operation Sindoor and the evolving operational requirements of the Indian Armed Forces.

The talk generated considerable interest among faculty members, with an engaging question-and-answer session reflecting the audience’s keen interest in the subject and the depth of the General’s interaction with the academic community.

As part of the visit, the General was taken across to the defence-related projects currently being undertaken at IIT Guwahati. He interacted with faculty members and research teams working on technology solutions for the Armed Forces. Drawing upon his extensive operational experience and understanding of military requirements, he offered valuable suggestions to enhance the relevance and application of these research initiatives.

The visit provided an important opportunity to strengthen the interface between academic research and the operational needs of the Armed Forces. The General expressed satisfaction with the initiatives being undertaken at IIT Guwahati before concluding his visit.

The interaction reaffirmed IIT Guwahati’s commitment to advancing indigenous defence technologies and fostering collaboration among academia, the Armed Forces and industry in support of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and national security.