Third Edition of Future Warfare Course Begins in New Delhi

**Executive Summary** The third edition of the tri-services Future Warfare Course, under the aegis of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff and in partnership with the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), is scheduled to take place at Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi from February 02-25, 2026. The course aims to prepare officers for complex modern warfare challenges. The program builds on the success of the inaugural course held in September 2024. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Course Details** * The course is a tri-services Future Warfare Course. * It will be held at Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. * Dates are February 02-25, 2026. * The course is under the aegis of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff. * It's in partnership with the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS). * The course runs for three weeks. * **Curriculum and Focus** * Enhanced curriculum covers specialized subjects and domain-specific warfare developments in military operations. * Focuses on how technology impacts war fighting, necessitating a relook at thinking, concepts, doctrines, strategies, and TTPs. * Includes critical topics, demonstrations of emerging technologies, and visits to institutions of critical importance. * Features experts in subjects like critical/rare earth elements, supply chain vulnerabilities, regional and global geopolitics. * **Participants** * Participants include members from the three Services. * Also includes representatives from the defense industry (startups, MSMEs, DPSUs, private industry). * Officer seniority varies from Majors to Major Generals (or equivalents). * **Objectives** * Align operational priorities of the Armed Forces with indigenous defense industry capabilities. * Enable discussions on modern and futuristic war fighting. * Holistic analysis of India's security challenges. * Expand subjects for study/analysis to plan and conduct future operations. * Realise the vision of the Chief of the Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan to prepare officers for complex challenges of modern warfare. **Impact Analysis** **Stakeholder: Armed Forces Officers** * **Impact:** The course aims to enhance their understanding of modern warfare impacted by technology, strategy, and new domains. It further aims to align operational priorities and better prepare them for future operational environments. * **Action Required:** Participate in the course to gain knowledge and expertise in modern warfare, technology, and strategy. **Stakeholder: Defence Industry (Startups, MSMEs, DPSUs, Private Industry)** * **Impact:** Provides an opportunity to interact with the Armed Forces, understand their operational needs, and contribute to the development of indigenous defense capabilities. * **Action Required:** Participate in the course to engage with Armed Forces officers and experts, offering insights and solutions related to modern warfare technologies. **Stakeholder: Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff and Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS)** * **Impact:** They oversee and manage the course to fulfil the objectives of enhancing warfare knowledge and developing operational strategy. * **Action Required:** Organize, manage, and facilitate the course execution. **Stakeholder: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan** * **Impact:** Aims to realise the vision of preparing officers for complex challenges of modern warfare. * **Action Required:** Oversee progress and success of the program.

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