Hyderabad: Lieutenant General Ulhas Kirpekar, General Officer Commanding (GOC), Dakshin Bharat Area, reviewed the Indian Army’s operational preparedness and training ecosystem during a visit to military establishments in Hyderabad.
The visit covered Headquarters Telangana & Andhra Sub Area and various training centres, with the Army commander assessing the readiness of formations and interacting with troops.
Lt Gen Kirpekar Reviews Operational Preparedness
During his interactions, Lt Gen Kirpekar appreciated the professionalism, dedication and morale of Army personnel.
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He also stressed the need to maintain high training standards and ensure that personnel remain prepared to respond to evolving operational requirements.
The review focused on:
- Operational readiness of formations under the Telangana & Andhra Sub Area
- Training standards and capability development
- Professionalism and morale of troops
- Preparedness for changing operational challenges
The Hyderabad visit also included engagements with training establishments as part of the Army’s wider focus on strengthening personnel capabilities.
Army Commander Visits T-Hub, T-Works
A key part of the visit was exposure to Hyderabad’s defence innovation ecosystem.
Lt Gen Kirpekar visited T-Hub and T-Works, where he was briefed on indigenous technologies and emerging solutions with potential defence applications.
The technologies and areas showcased included:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
- Robotics
- Quantum technologies
The interaction highlighted the growing role of indigenous technology in developing capabilities for the Armed Forces.
Focus on Indigenous Defence Technology
Lt Gen Kirpekar acknowledged Hyderabad’s contribution to the development of advanced technological solutions and highlighted the importance of the “Design & Make in India” approach.
The engagement brought together two key elements of the Army’s capability-building efforts—maintaining operational readiness and leveraging emerging technologies for a future-ready force.
The visit reflects the Indian Army’s continued emphasis on combining rigorous training and preparedness with indigenous innovation as it adapts to emerging security challenges.
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