Use tech against terrorists: Saraswat

VK Saraswat, scientific advisor to Defence Minister V K Saraswat, on Thursday called upon the Army engineers to develop sophisticated technology to counter terrorists and disruptive elements.

Addressing the Convocation ceremony of the 87th Degree Engineering course and 13th Technical Entry Scheme Course at the Military College of Electronics and mechanical engineering (MCEME) at Trimulgherry,  Saraswat sought the active participation of EME Engineers in design and development projects of army equipment.

Saraswat, who is the Director-General Research & Development, stressed the need to review and revamp the operational practices on maintenance of machinery and equipment of armed forces.

He lauded the academic excellence of MCEME as a high reputation premier technical institution of the Indian Army and hoped the army engineers will gear up with the technology advancement in long range precision strike, cruise missiles, laser systems and fighter aircrafts in addition to multi-technology operations, an Army press note said.