Military leaders discuss future of warfare, artillery at seminar in Chandigarh

Chandigarh hosted the 4th edition of the General S F Rodrigues Memorial Seminar, where senior military leaders discussed the future of warfare and artillery. Organized by the Regiment of Artillery, the event aimed to address evolving military capabilities. The seminar's theme emphasized asymmetric capability through networked precision fires by artillery.

Discussions focused on lessons from global conflicts, emphasizing automation, decision superiority, and multi-domain operations. Key topics included precision engagement, long-range fires, and the development of a seamless network delivering rapid, accurate, and decisive effects. Lt Gen Anoop Shinghal highlighted the importance of integrating sensors, shooters, and decision-makers across domains.

The seminar explored the convergence of artillery, unmanned systems, AI, electronic warfare, and precision-guided munitions. Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh emphasized the Regiment of Artillery's transformation driven by enhanced ranges, precision, AI, automation, persistent surveillance, and networking. The event concluded with the recognition that future artillery advantage lies in achieving asymmetry by connecting sensors with appropriate shooters, transforming information into targeting solutions, and delivering precision effects at the time and place of decision.