Army facing number of challenges in near future: Singh

AHMEDNAGAR: Chief of the Army staff J J Singh on Saturday said the army has to deal with 'a number of challenges' in the near future and that it would have to take affirmative steps to deal with them.
   
Singh was speaking at the concluding function of the second mechanised forces conference held here.

He also expressed happiness over the deliberations carried out during the two-day conference which focussed on the requirement of the mechanised forces in the near future.

In his speech, Singh emphasised the importance of integrated training and synergy between the various fighting arms of the force which include the Mechanised Forces, Armoured Corps and the Fighting Guards.

"It will be our ability to transform given any situation that will define how well we do in the future," Singh said in his gathering.

Earlier, Singh was briefed by the heads of all the three fighting arms who apprised him of their analysis and requirements for the future.

Singh however did not speak to the media persons who were present.