cds anil chauhan pushes indigenous tech for modern wars
The push for indigenous technology and reduced reliance on foreign sources is expected to have far-reaching implications for India's defense sector, while the EU's new regulations aim to make digital technologies more sustainable and environmentally friendly, with potential consequences for tech companies and the environment.

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has emphasized the need for India to adopt future-ready technology, including indigenous weapons, to win modern wars, citing the success of Operation Sindoor as a prime example of the country's ability to counter drone and loitering munition attacks without sustaining damage.
General Chauhan highlighted the importance of reducing reliance on foreign OEMs and promoting self-reliance in defense, aligning with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision. He also stressed the critical need for indigenous counter-drone technology and the revolutionary impact of UAVs in warfare. Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, has also emphasized the growing importance of drones in modern warfare, calling for a unified effort to boost indigenous innovation in the sector.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, the European Union's executive arm, the European Commission, has announced plans to introduce a new set of rules aimed at reducing the environmental impact of digital technologies. The proposed regulations would require tech companies to disclose their carbon footprint and take steps to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, with the goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050.
As India and the EU move forward with their respective initiatives, it remains to be seen how these efforts will shape the future of technology and warfare. One thing is certain, however: the need for innovation, self-reliance, and sustainability will continue to drive decision-making in the years to come.