CDS General Anil Chauhan Calls for Embracing Disruptive Tech, Tri-Service Synergy to Meet Evolving Security Challenges
New Delhi, August 6: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Tuesday called for a decisive shift in India’s military approach to confront contemporary security threats, stressing the urgent need to adapt to disruptive technologies, overhaul legacy structures, and strengthen Tri-Service integration.
Delivering the keynote address at the inaugural Annual Trident Lecture Series hosted by the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) on its Foundation Day at the Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt, General Chauhan highlighted the critical importance of technological convergence and integrated operations to maintain national security in an increasingly complex battlespace.
“Future wars will be determined by how effectively we embrace technological disruption, innovate operational strategies, and synergise across the Services,” the CDS noted, underscoring the dynamic nature of modern warfare.
General Bipin Rawat Paper Released
In a symbolic moment, the event witnessed the release of the first General Bipin Rawat Paper on Manned-Unmanned Teaming, paying tribute to India’s first CDS and his pivotal role in institutionalising jointness and transformative thinking within the armed forces.
Strategic Discourse and Thought Leadership
The lecture series convened senior defence leaders, strategic thinkers, and scholars to deliberate on the theme “Dominating the Future Battlespace.”
Highlights included:
- A lecture by the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff on ‘Urgency in Tri-Services Reforms’, outlining actionable steps and timelines for achieving integrated defence goals.
- A presentation by the Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Doctrine, Organisation and Training) on ‘Imbibing Indian Heritage Statecraft in Future Warfighting’, offering insights into how India’s civilisational knowledge can enrich contemporary military strategy.
Launch of ‘Synergy’ Journal
The August 2025 edition of Synergy, the flagship journal of CENJOWS, was also launched at the event. The issue includes analytical articles on emerging geopolitical shifts, warfare technologies, and doctrinal evolution.
Forum for Strategic Innovation
The Annual Trident Lecture Series is envisioned as a flagship forum for fostering strategic foresight, policy innovation, and civil-military intellectual exchange. It aims to guide India’s defence planning amid rapidly evolving security landscapes and technological transformations.
