An official disclosed that the third edition of the Future Warfare Course (FWC-03) in India focused on analyzing security challenges and exploring modern and futuristic war fighting tactics. The course, held at Manekshaw Centre, featured a comprehensive curriculum that delved into specialized subjects and the latest developments in military operations. Organized by the Doctrine, Organisation and Training (DOT) under the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), the course took place from February 2 to 25, 2026.
Curated under the guidance of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, FWC 3.0 aimed to provide a blend of operational, strategic alignment, and technological expertise to the 39 participating officers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Divided into two phases, the course’s first phase involved collaboration with startups, MSMEs, private industry, academia, and defence public sector undertakings (DPSUs) to promote civil-military fusion in line with India’s self-reliance in national security.
In the second phase, participants engaged with academia and subject matter experts, including space tech companies and counter Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) companies in Hyderabad from February 15-17, 2026. The visits to these entities included live demonstrations of advanced technologies. Additionally, visits to the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) in Gurugram and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi were conducted to provide deeper insights. The course also covered cognitive warfare by exposing participants to media and social media interfaces.
The course’s primary focus was on Multi Domain Operations (MDO) and concluded with a two-day Strategic War gaming Exercise guided by retired Ambassadors and representatives of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Participants gained valuable knowledge on foreign policy, international and internal affairs to strengthen their military perspectives.
