Mega Defence Event East Tech 2023
The Eastern Command of the Indian Army is organizing a significant defence event, “East Tech 2023,” to showcase the latest defence technologies. This event, taking place on October 10 and 11, is the first of its kind in Assam and the entire North East Region. “East Tech 2023” aims to identify cutting-edge technologies that can address operational challenges in the Eastern Sector and enhance self-reliance in defence technology.
Objectives of “East Tech 2023”
- Facilitate the Eastern Command in meeting operational challenges through indigenous technology.
- Promote “Atma Nirbhar Bharat” (self-reliant India) by engaging Indian manufacturers, including MSMEs, DRDO, DPSUs, R&D organizations, and academia.
- Provide a platform for startups and defence industry players from Assam and other Northeastern states to showcase their innovations.
- Create awareness of contemporary defence technologies and hardware solutions.
- Strengthen the integration of North East defence manufacturers into supply chains.
- Focus on battlefield transparency, command and control architecture, communication systems, information dominance, electronic warfare, nano technology, artificial intelligence, unmanned warfare systems, mobility, CBRN defence, advanced weapon systems, survival systems, and non-lethal weapons.
Collaboration and Support
- “East Tech 2023” is a joint effort of the Indian Army and the Ministry of Commerce and Industries, Government of Assam.
- It includes a seminar on niche technologies with IIT Guwahati and a Medical Symposium with AIIMS, Guwahati.
Significance
- The event will help identify suitable technologies and products for trial and induction in the Eastern Command.
- It aims to create an effective ecosystem for swift procurement and maintenance of selected defence products.
- “East Tech 2023” underscores the importance of self-reliance in defence technology and reducing reliance on imports.
- It contributes to enhancing India’s defence preparedness by promoting indigenous innovations.
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs