The session on modern warfare, conducted by Major General Saiyed Qamar Ahmed (Retd.) on 24 April 2026 in the School auditorium, proved both intellectually stimulating and deeply inspiring for students of classes IX to XII.
Major General Ahmed began on a highly engaging and interactive note, inviting students to share their interest in drones. The audience's enthusiastic response clearly impressed him and set the tone for a dynamic session. Building on this interaction, he emphasised that innovation is not confined to laboratories or large organisations, anyone with passion, curiosity and determination can design and build a drone. This powerful message encouraged students to view technology not as something distant, but as something they could actively create and shape.
The speaker then traced the evolution of drone technology, offering students a fascinating glimpse into its rapid advancement. He referred to notable indigenous unmanned aerial systems such as Nishant, Rustom, TAPAS-BH (Rustom-II), and loitering munitions such as ALFA-S and Nagastra, illustrating how these systems are transforming surveillance, reconnaissance, and precision-strike capabilities. He further highlighted India’s growing expertise in this domain, discussing the integration of these advanced, home-grown technologies into the Indian military framework, thereby strengthening national security and operational efficiency.
A particularly forward-looking segment of the session focused on the role of 5G-enabled drone technology. He explained how real-time data transmission, enhanced connectivity, and reduced latency are revolutionising battlefield communication and coordination, making military operations faster, more precise and significantly more effective.
Broadening the perspective, Major General Ahmed offered a compelling overview of the evolution of warfare itself. Beginning from the Stone Age, where primitive weapons such as stones, spears and clubs were used, he traced the progression through the Bronze and Iron Ages, marked by the development of swords, shields and organised armies. He moved on to the era of gunpowder, which introduced cannons and firearms, fundamentally altering combat strategies. The discussion then transitioned to modern warfare, characterised by mechanised armies, tanks, aircraft and naval power, and finally to contemporary warfare, where cyber capabilities, artificial intelligence, space technology and unmanned systems like drones play a decisive role.
Through the session, the speaker seamlessly connected historical developments with present-day innovations, enabling students to appreciate how warfare has continually evolved alongside human ingenuity and technological progress. His insights not only deepened students’ understanding of modern defence systems but also inspired them to think critically about the intersection of technology, strategy and national security.
The session concluded on a thoughtful note, leaving students motivated to explore emerging technologies and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s future, whether in defence, research, or innovation.
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