Parliamentary panel to review role of Indian Army in ensuring defence of country today
New Delhi, June 24
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence will hold a meeting on 'Role of Indian Army in ensuring defence of the Country' at 3:00 pm on Wednesday in the Parliament House Annexe in New Delhi.
The representatives of the Defence Ministry will present oral evidence on the subject 'Role of Indian Army in ensuring defence of the Country'.
The Committee is chaired by BJP MP Radha Mohan Singh.
Earlier in May, the Committee held a meeting on 'Consolidation of defence lands by Defence Estates Organisation and working of Cantonment Boards', and in April, the Committee reviewed the working of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in creating infrastructure in strategic locations and border areas.
Earlier in March, the Committee, consisting of 21 members from Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya Sabha, strongly emphasised the preparedness of the Army for modern warfare and recommended to the Defence Ministry to undertake all-out efforts in exploring new avenues in the field of kinetic, non-kinetic and hybrid capabilities for achieving the target to make India impenetrable during war-like situations in future.
In its report presented to Parliament, the panel said that preparedness in hybrid war, including kinetic and non-kinetic warfare, was the need of the hour for sustaining strongly in the present changing warfare system.
The report said that the Committee had been given to understand that in view of the technical advancement of fighter aircraft globally and to meet the present security scenario, technical upgradation of aircraft was required as a top priority for enhancement of its combat capability.
The Committee recommended to the Ministry to chalk out a trajectory in this regard and step forward the planning process for the development and acquisition of Sixth-Generation (6G) Aircraft, which would eventually enhance India's air domain capabilities in today's highly air-centric modern warfare.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally, someone is talking about Sixth-Generation aircraft! With China and Pakistan constantly upgrading their arsenal, India needs to stay ahead. But investing in 6G fighters without sorting out the Tejas and Rafale deal mess seems like putting the cart before the horse. Just my two paise. 🇮🇳
A well-meaning initiative but poorly timed. We have soldiers freezing in Ladakh while MPs sit in AC rooms discussing 'hybrid warfare.' The priority should be basic logistics – better winter clothing, upgraded bunkers, and faster road connectivity. Once that's sorted, we can dream about 6G fighters. 🤷♂️
As an observer from outside India, I find it encouraging that India's parliamentary processes are so thorough. The emphasis on non-kinetic and hybrid capabilities shows a mature understanding of modern warfare. Hopefully, the recommendations translate into tangible upgrades for the Indian Army.
Respect to the panel for addressing this, but I'm skeptical. The same committee was talking about BRO and cantonment boards in April – now suddenly it's about 6G aircraft? It feels like a knee-jerk reaction to recent border tensions. Let's hope the Defence Ministry actually acts on these recommendations instead of filing them away. 🤔
Interesting topic. From a strategic perspective, India's focus on hybrid warfare and next-gen aviation is smart. But I wonder if the committee is giving enough weight to cyber warfare and AI-driven defence systems. The battlefield of the future is digital, and India needs to be ready for that too. Just my observation.
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