Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande emphasized the need for India to develop indigenous capabilities to address future security challenges, as warfare has evolved into new domains like space, cyber, and information systems. He highlighted the importance of technology infusion and self-reliance, noting that no country will share advanced technology. Gen Pande also mentioned the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Covid-19 pandemic on supply chains, stressing the need for self-sufficiency in critical technologies.