The Indian Army organised its annual innovation competition and seminar, Inno-Yoddha 2025, at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. The event was attended by the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, Lieutenant General Pushpendra Pal Singh. This platform reflects the Army’s focus on developing new ideas and technologies created within the organisation to improve efficiency, training and operations.

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A Platform for Soldiers to Innovate

Inno-Yoddha 2025 encourages soldiers to use their experience and field knowledge to create useful solutions. Since soldiers face real challenges on borders, during combat, and in difficult terrains, they understand what tools and systems are needed. This event promotes a mindset where soldiers think creatively and propose technology-based solutions to overcome existing gaps. It also helps build a culture of practical problem-solving across the Army.

Achievements from the Innovation Programme

In the last five years, the Army has chosen 117 innovative ideas. Out of these, 47 have already been converted into final products, and nine prototypes are under testing. The Army has also filed 30 Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) for innovations. Five major innovations have already been handed over to industry partners for large-scale production. These include:

Exploder
Agniastra
Vidyut Rakshak
Baaz Attack Drone
Multi-purpose Octacopter

Two of these were awarded Transfer of Technology (ToT) on 5 December 2025.

Highlights of the 2025–26 Edition

The latest cycle of Inno-Yoddha 2025, held between November and December 2025, received a record 89 entries from different units and branches of the Army. After evaluation, 32 innovations were selected for further development and improvement. These selected innovations will now undergo testing, ruggedisation and refinement. Some may also receive IPR protection and could be manufactured in collaboration with industries, supporting the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India).

Important Points

Inno-Yoddha is the Indian Army’s main innovation programme.
The 2025–26 cycle received 89 entries, out of which 32 were selected for further work.
In the last five years, 117 ideas were selected and 47 turned into practical products.
Five innovations have been handed over to industries for production through Transfer of Technology.

Building a Future-Ready Defence Force

Lieutenant General Pushpendra Pal Singh appreciated the effort of innovators who transformed field experience into working solutions. He said platforms like Inno-Yoddha 2025 help strengthen modernisation, digital transformation and self-reliance in defence. The event highlights how the Indian Army is preparing itself for the future with technology-based, soldier-driven innovations that will help keep operations strong, effective and ready for upcoming challenges.