Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan highlighted the need for convergence across physical, synthetic, and cognitive realms in multi-domain operations. He emphasized the importance of quick decision-making in an AI-driven battlespace. The focus has shifted to true integration among the Indian Defence Forces for seamless tri-service operations.
The national seminar ‘Ran Samwad’ concluded with discussions on the theme of “Multi-Domain Operations (MDO): An Imperative for Addressing Conventional and Irregular Threats.” General Chauhan mentioned that warfare now spans time, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum, and cognition. He announced that Ran Samwad 2027 will focus on “High-Intensity Operations in a Transparent and Expanded Battlespace.”
During the seminar, senior officers discussed topics such as Doctrinal Adaptation, Training for Multi-Domain Operations, ISR Integration for Information Superiority, and joint planning. The collaborative spirit displayed at the seminar reaffirmed the commitment of the Indian Defence Forces towards achieving decision superiority in a contested multi-domain battlespace.
