At the recent Inno-Yoddha 2024-25 event in New Delhi, the Indian Army demonstrated its dedication to creativity and independence. This yearly event demonstrates the Army’s emphasis on creating internal solutions to solve operational problems and improve capabilities in a range of fields.
At the Manekshaw Centre here, the Indian Army hosted its yearly Inno-Yoddha 2024–25 Idea and Innovation Competition. Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi hosted the ceremony, which honored internal innovations meant to improve training capacities, logistics, and operational effectiveness.
Out of the 75 concepts that were displayed, 22 noteworthy advances were identified for additional development.
The Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, highlighted the value of innovation in contemporary combat, saying that it is not only an idea but a vital way of thinking that propels advancement.
The technologies on display covered a wide range of topics, such as logistical improvements, cyber defense tools, and unmanned systems. Among the noteworthy projects were:
ability to deliver a variety of weapons from the air and fire rockets.
intended for counterterrorism and anti-tank operations.
Agniveer Gare Pratik and senior officers worked together.
makes use of AI to improve target engagement and situational awareness.
combines several sensors to process data in real time.
T72 tanks are modified to enable gunners to control anti-aircraft weaponry from within the vehicle.
maintains operational efficacy while improving personnel safety.
created to precisely identify airplanes in order to lower the number of fratricide incidences.
analyzes incoming aircraft photos in a matter of seconds using artificial intelligence.
A creative construction solution created for the Indian Army, Major Sudheesh’s Fast Erection Rubik PD aims to speed up the process of constructing bunkers in difficult locations, especially high-altitude regions. Prefabricated interlocking bricks composed of polymer concrete, which are lighter and more effective than conventional materials, are used in this technique.
The Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) campaign encompasses a wider project that includes the ideas showcased at Inno-Yoddha. Before being turned over to the private sector for mass manufacturing, the chosen projects will go through additional development and refining. This strategy promotes India’s military manufacturing ecosystem in addition to enhancing the Army’s capabilities.
Significant progress has been made over the last four years thanks to Inno-Yoddha, including the successful filing of 26 Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and partnerships with the commercial sector. The event this year demonstrates the Indian Army’s ongoing dedication to developing an innovative culture.
