HYDERABAD, Mar 24 : Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan emphasised that survival in today’s battlespace is not about being the fittest but about those who adapt, transform, and seize emerging opportunities.
He made these remarks while addressing future strategic leaders undergoing the Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC-20) at the College of Defence Management (CDM), Secunderabad, on Monday.
Highlighting the complexities of 21st-century security dynamics, Gen Chauhan stressed the importance of adaptability, resilience, and visionary leadership in countering evolving global power shifts, non-traditional threats, and rapid technological advancements, particularly those driven by artificial intelligence (AI). He called for a whole-of-nation approach to national security and underscored the Indian Armed Forces’ role in shaping the country’s strategic future.
During his lecture on National Security Architecture and Change Management in the Year of Defence Reforms, Gen Chauhan provided insights into the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) and its ongoing transformation.
He discussed efforts to enhance jointness, integration, and synergy across the armed forces while outlining the roadmap for Vision 2047, which includes the formulation of joint doctrines, defence and military policies, the finalisation of the Integrated Capability Development Plan, and Atma Nirbharta (self-reliance) initiatives in defence.
As part of his visit, General Chauhan interacted with faculty members and course participants, including officers from friendly foreign nations. He emphasised the need to foster innovation, experimentation, and collaboration within the defence sector to stay ahead in an evolving strategic landscape.
His visit reaffirmed CDM’s commitment to excellence in defence management education and its pivotal role in shaping India’s future national security framework, a defence statement said.
(UNI)
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