The Army Commanders’ Conference, the apex-level biannual forum of the Indian Army, commenced today. Chaired by the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), the conference is being held in New Delhi from 21 to 23 October 2026. It brings together the senior leadership of the Indian Army, to deliberate the evolving security environment, operational preparedness, capability development and future-ready transformation initiatives.

The conference will be addressed by Shri Rajnath Singh, the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri. Further, the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of the Naval Staff, Secretary (Electronic and Information Technology), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology will deliver talks on contemporary security-related issues.

A key highlight of the conference will be the release of the Land Warfare Doctrine by the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri. The doctrine will provide an overarching framework to prepare the Indian Army to meet the challenges posed by the evolving character of warfare and future conflicts. The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri will also unveil the annual United Nations Journal and felicitate Indian Army personnel who have made notable contributions while serving as United Nations peacekeepers, recognising their exemplary service, professionalism and contribution to international peace and security under the United Nations banner.

To recognise excellence in environmental sustainability, resource management and the promotion of a strong aviation safety culture, the COAS will also confer awards for Green Military Stations and Aviation Flight Safety.

With its comprehensive agenda, the conference will provide an important forum for the senior leadership of the Indian Army to review ongoing initiatives, identify future thrust areas and formulate appropriate policy directions towards building a progressive, adaptive, technologically enabled and future-ready Indian Army.

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Nishant / Sanjay