Army Commanders’ Conference Begins in New Delhi, Focuses on Future Warfare

New Delhi, October 21: The Indian Army’s apex-level biannual Army Commanders’ Conference commenced in New Delhi on October 21 and will continue until October 23, 2026. Chaired by the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), the conference brings together senior military leadership to review the evolving security environment, operational preparedness, capability development and the Army’s future-ready transformation.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will address the conference, alongside senior defence and government officials, including the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of the Naval Staff and Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.A major highlight will be the release of the Land Warfare Doctrine, which aims to provide a strategic framework for preparing the Indian Army to address emerging threats and the changing nature of warfare.The Defence Minister will also unveil the annual United Nations Journal and felicitate Army personnel for their distinguished contributions to UN peacekeeping missions.Additionally, the COAS will present awards recognising excellence in environmental sustainability, resource management and aviation flight safety.The three-day conference will serve as a platform to assess ongoing initiatives, establish future priorities and strengthen the Indian Army’s operational effectiveness, technological capabilities and institutional preparedness for future conflicts.