The winner will be one who has capability to anticipate the strength of the adversary on the basis of the current technological advancements across the globe, said Chief of Army Staff General Deepak Kapoor. He was addressing the passing out batch of the 117th course at the city based National Defense Academy (NDA) Khadakwasla on Sunday.
The function was presided over by the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Southern Command Lt Gen Pradeep Khanna.

While speaking at the NDA, Kapoor said, “Modern warfare has become entirely reliant on modern technological advancement. The improvement in range and power of firearms and combat-gear; introduction of nuclear, biological and chemical weapons; and advent of sophisticated electronics and night-fighting capabilities have transformed the range and tempo of warfare.”

He further said that the use of advanced technology such as computerized communication, high tech sensors at operational level, target acquisition and investigation has made the warfare a complex and colossal task. And the warfare in the near future will require the help of all the three forces in the country to overcome the rivals.

The younger generation coming out of the blessed places like NDA will have a vital role to play in that warfare to combat the technologically driven battles, he said.

passed out students of the NDA will now proceed to their respective officers training for navy, army and air force. The academy captain Mohit M.Markale who was also awarded the President’s gold medal for scoring well and coming first in the overall order of merit, commanded the parade.

Silver and the bronze medal went to cadets adjutant Shashank Bhargava and Amarjeet Singh Kushwah respectively.