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Uttarakhand: Lt Gen Singh asks IMA passouts to keep evolving to handle modern warfare challenges
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Last Updated: Jun 12, 2021, 06:02 PM IST
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Synopsis Conventional warfare has transformed under the influence of disruptive technologies. Modern warfare is not just simple clash between military powers but it is fluid, amorphous, non-contact and asymmetric, Singh said addressing the cadets at the Indian Military Academy s historic drill square after a colourful passing out parade.
Agencies In the challenging times like these you have to keep your leadership dynamic, contemporary and constantly evolving, he added.
Western Command GOC-in-C Lt Gen R P Singh on Saturday asked passing out gentlemen cadets at the IMA to keep evolving constantly to handle the challenges of modern warfare. Conventional warfare has transformed under the influence of disruptive technologies. Modern warfare is not just simple clash between military powers but it is fluid, amorphous, non-cont
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