Indian Army Designates 2026 "Year of Networking & Data Centricity" for Digital Warfare Evolution

The Indian Army has proclaimed 2026 the "Year of Networking & Data Centricity" within its Decade of Transformation framework. This strategic focus seeks to bolster connectivity, enable real-time decision-making, and elevate combat effectiveness via indigenization, modernization, and comprehensive digital integration efforts. The theme continues momentum from 2025's technology absorption initiatives, positioning the force for network-centric operations across battlefield domains. The Army plans integrated network sensors, communication systems, and battlefield management platforms, enhancing situational awareness, agility, and coordinated responses. Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi leads the vision of treating data as a critical operational asset, with seamless connectivity at command levels. APSC relevance highlights military modernization, network-centric warfare, and technology in national security transformation. Drone integration and real-time data flow improve combat resilience and future-ready force capabilities.