"Impact of Technology on Conduct of Warfare" Topic

"Technology has always been used to produce improved tools of warfare. In the modern age, which is normally accepted to have begun after the French Revolution, systematic research in sciences has enabled development of new technology and innovations for both military and civilian use. These have had effects both on the society and the nature of warfare. European nations, besides waging wars among themselves, used their superior technology to subjugate and colonise other nations. If we reflect on the history of the Indian subcontinent, we would observe that, since the days of invasion by Babur, foreigners have exploited their superior technology and at times, superior strategy and tactics to subjugate India. The present age which is being referred to as post-modern age or knowledge age, is unfolding an unprecedented revolution in technologies. These technologies have not only touched myriad activities in the civil field but have also initiated a revolution in military affairs. In this article, an attempt will be made to examine the dominant trends in technologies and their impact on the conduct of land warfare. Future technologies which are being envisaged would also be discussed in brief…"

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