The Ministry of Defence hosted the second edition of the TriServices Future Warfare Course (FWC02) concluding in New Delhi. This three-week program, under the guidance of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and coordinated by the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), was designed to equip India's Armed Forces with knowledge for next-generation warfare. The inaugural edition from September 2024 expanded this year, inviting participants beyond military ranks and including top military leaders, DRDO scientists, strategic experts alongside representatives from the private defense industry—15 in total, marking a move towards integrating whole-of-nation strategic planning.
The course featured modules that explored advanced warfare paradigms with real-time scenario building exercises and discussions led by domain experts both domestically and internationally. Notably, there was an interactive session between private sector participants and the Armed Forces, focusing on areas such as military AI, autonomous systems, unmanned platforms, cybersecurity, and advanced materials.
Building upon the success of its first edition, FWC02 retained a unique philosophy that transcends rank barriers to encourage open dialogue among officers from various ranks including Majors up to Major Generals. This has been aimed at providing a comprehensive understanding of tri-service operational requirements and facilitating strategic planning for defense readiness in diverse domains.
In summary:
- The FWC02 concluded with 3 weeks of comprehensive training on future warfare scenarios, integrating expert perspectives across multiple sectors.
- It emphasized collaboration between public and private entities to strengthen India's preparedness through practical exercises led by subject matter experts worldwide.
- The program maintained inclusivity among rank levels promoting robust cross-rank dialogue essential for strategic insights.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Defence: Government ministry responsible for defence.
Second Edition of TriServices Future Warfare Course: A military course focused on future warfare strategies.
Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi: Location where the course concluded; a military or government facility in New Delhi.
09 MAY 2025: Date of the press release regarding the conclusion of the course.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi - the source of the press release.
TriServices Future Warfare Course FWC02: Second iteration of the TriServices Future Warfare Course; an initiative for next-generation warfare preparedness of India's Armed Forces.
India's Armed Forces: The military forces of India.
Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff HQ IDS: A headquarters involved in coordinating the course.
Centre for Joint Warfare Studies CENJOWS: An organization that coordinated the TriServices Future Warfare Course.
DRDO: Defence Research and Development Organisation; scientists from this organization participated in the course.
private defence industry: The sector of private companies involved in defence, including startups and MSMEs.
Whole of Nation Approach: A comprehensive strategy involving all sectors of the nation for defence preparedness.
India: The country to which the entities and context refer.
September 2024: Date of the inaugural edition of the FWC.
Majors to Major Generals: Military ranks of officers participating in the course
SRKB Release ID: 2127964: Identification number for the official press release
Ministry of Defence
Second Edition of Tri-Services Future Warfare
Course Concludes at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi
Posted On: 09 MAY 2025 7:04PM by PIB Delhi
The second edition of the Tri-Services Future Warfare Course (FWC-02), an initiative to prepare India’s
Armed Forces for next-generation warfare, concluded at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on May 09, 2025.
Conducted over three weeks under the aegis of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and
coordinated by the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), the course brought together top military
leaders, DRDO scientists, strategic experts, and for the first time, 15 representatives from the private defence
industry including startups and MSMEs, marking a significant step towards a ‘Whole of Nation Approach’ to
defence preparedness.
The programme featured specialised modules and domain-specific insights on evolving warfare
paradigms, including focused scenario-building exercises and discussions with subject matter
experts from India and abroad. A major highlight was the interaction between industry and Armed
Forces, enabling private players to gain real-time insight into tri-service operational needs in areas
like military AI, autonomous systems, unmanned platforms, cybersecurity and advanced materials.
Building on the momentum of its inaugural edition in September 2024, FWC-02 witnessed
expanded participation across all three Services and major defence establishments. The course
retained its unique rank-agnostic philosophy, fostering candid cross-rank dialogue among officers
ranging from Majors to Major Generals and their equivalents.
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