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Indian Army is Aspiring to Become Net-Centric Army: Lt Gen Philip Campose, Vice Chief of Army Staff
Nov 18, 2014

Lt Gen Philip Campose, AVSM **, VSM, ADC, Vice-Chief of Army Staff said Indian Army is aspiring to become net-centric army while speaking in the Inaugural Session of Defcom 2014 jointly organised by Corps of Signals, Indian Army and Confederation of Indian Industry in New Delhi. ICTEC play a credible role in the modern battle space. He briefly described the changes in security environment and the emerging security threats to nation-state in the 21st century. He also emphasized a need for a robust information technology and telecommunication network system to combat security threats.

Lt Gen Campose pointed out the need for a wider collaboration between the Indian Army and Indian Industries to understand nuances of information technology and its relevance in battlefield. He said, a seminar like this will provide greater engagement between the armed forces, industry, academia and R&D establishment to share idea and discuss issues pertaining to net-centric warfare.

Lt Gen Nithin Kohli, AVSM, VSM, Signal Officer in Chief delivering the Key Note address said that DEFCOM India 2014 provides a platform for Indian Army and Indian industries to understand the ICTEC pertaining to Information warfare. He further said that Indian Army is at the threshold of becoming a net-centric army and is looking for wider collaboration to become a potent force in the Information age.

Lt Gen Kohli mentioned that private industries have developed state-of-the-art technologies in information and communication sector. The technological development in private sector is globally recognized and can also play a great role in defence communication.

Mr R Chandarshekhar, President NASSCOM underlined the importance of developing information technological base in India. He pointed out that Indian IT service industry holds 52 per cent of global market share in ICT development. He said Indian IT sector has developed cutting edge technology. He also said plays an important role in providing end-to-end solution to government and corporates.

Most of the information technologies are used in engineering products. The use of IT and telecommunication in manufacture, aerospace and in medical industry proves it has wider applications across the sectors. In defence, ICTEC plays a special role. It acts as a catalyst in battle field by providing the commander the real-time situational awareness about the enemy movement.

Mr Ajai Shriram, President CII said that the recent bold initiatives of the Government of India including raising the FDI cap to 49 per cent in the defence sector, 60 per cent reduction in the defence items requiring industrial licenses, increase in the validity of Industrial Licenses, promulgation of security manual for the Industrial licensee companies and push for the defence exports have energised Indian industry.

It is imperative on the industry and armed forces to work together to shorten the acquisition time frames. The stalled projects should be put on the fast track and Make projects should be implemented on the priority basis. The user needs to be realistic while formulating Request for Proposals (RFPs). The user and industry together can play a significant role in putting a system in place to streamline procurement cycles. In his concluding remarks, he mentioned CII in line with Indian government committed to the idea of Make in India. 

18th November 2014

New Delhi

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