The Indian Army is observing the year 2024 as the 'Year of Technology Absorption'. In light of this, explain why there is a need for technology absorption in the defence sector of India. What challenges can India face in this initiative?

Indian army needs to integrate technology into its role & fleet at several levels (Rema Rao Committee) Need for Tech Absorption: (1) Grey Warfare: A new form of WCU. (Eg: Cyber attack) (2) Low Cost: For adversary to use offensive tech against India (Eg: Mumbai power blackout) (3) High Disparity: Caused by tech (4) Global Trend: To use tech in military US Challenges: - Low R&D (0.64/GDPR) - RUSS skilled army - High cost - Ethical concerns - High gestation period - Increase R&D to 2.1% GDPR Studies: Collaborate with private nations US - Operate A in all level (CMKCur Committee) Indian Army must integrate tech & build New Story Military for 21st Century Warfare