India, Jan. 2 -- The Indian Army on Thursday declared 2026 as the 'Year of Networking & Data Centricity' and said this initiative will enhance connectivity, real-time decision-making and combat effectiveness, thereby strengthening resilience and agility for a future-ready force.

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, in his New Year's message, said his force is undergoing a decade of transformation, and "jointness, self-reliance, and innovation are the core pillars of our military power".

"Through the effective use of indigenous technologies, new ideas, and continuous reforms, we are making the Army more capable and future-ready. Networking and data-centricity are providing new impetus to this transformation," he added in his written message p...