In a landmark initiative, the Indian Army will conduct the first-ever tri-services “future warfare” course from September 23 to 27 in New Delhi. This five-day program has been organised by the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) under the leadership of Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan.
The program will provide crucial insights into the changing dynamics of warfare for officers across all military branches, ranging from Majors to Major Generals and their equivalents.
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The primary goal of the course is to acquaint officers with the technological and operational complexities of modern warfare. It will address the transformation of conflict into both contact and non-contact battles and examine new forms of combat, including kinetic, non-kinetic, psychological, and informational warfare.
Officers will gain a deeper understanding of how future wars will be fought in cyber, space, and electromagnetic domains, while exploring the impact of cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), robotics, and hypersonics on the battlefield.
The course emerged from the necessity for the armed forces to adapt to rapid technological advancements and the evolving global security landscape. It aims to prepare military leaders to effectively incorporate innovative technologies and tactics into operations, fostering greater inter-service collaboration and developing a cohesive, tech-savvy defence force capable of protecting India’s national interests.
Curated by veteran and active-duty military experts, the course offers comprehensive insights into future warfare, laying the groundwork for longer-term programs designed to make the Indian Armed Forces “future ready”.
This groundbreaking initiative is set to equip India’s military leadership with the knowledge and foresight to address the emerging challenges of modern warfare, ensuring the nation’s security in an increasingly complex and competitive world.