CHENNAI – 12 Nov, 2026 General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), delivered an address on “Vision for Future Warfighting in the Indian Subcontinent” at the Mechanised Forces Symposium 2026, held at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on 11 November 2026. The two-day symposium, organised by the Cavalry Officers’ Association in collaboration with the Directorate General of Mechanised Forces, brings together senior serving officers, veterans, defence scientists, industry representatives and strategic thinkers to deliberate on the changing character of warfare.
In his address, the COAS highlighted the Indian Army's ongoing transformation to meet emerging operational challenges. He emphasised that transformation goes beyond modern equipment and organisational restructuring, requiring a culture of innovation, technological adaptation and agility, while keeping the Yoddha at its core.
Highlighting jointness and integration as critical enabler of future warfighting, the COAS underscored the need for seamless coordination across Services and domains. He also reiterated the Indian Army's commitment to Aatmanirbharta through indigenous capability development and stronger partnerships with industry and academia.