Land Warfare Doctrine released by Rajnath Singh at Army meet
Why in the news
On 23 October 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Army Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi. There he released the Indian Army’s Land Warfare Doctrine.
Key facts
- The Land Warfare Doctrine is a broad framework to prepare the Army for the changing nature of warfare and future conflicts.
- He unveiled the annual United Nations Journal and honoured Army personnel who served as UN peacekeepers.
- He called for a long-term vision covering 20 to 30 years, along with readiness for immediate threats.
- He credited the success of Operation Sindoor to innovative thinking, better synergy and coordination, and advanced weapons.
- He asked the Army to move faster on AI, autonomous systems, data analytics, cybersecurity and secure communications.
- He said defence production reached a record ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, and defence exports touched about ₹38,000 crore.
| Attendee | Post |
|---|---|
| Sanjay Seth | Raksha Rajya Mantri |
| General NS Raja Subramani | Chief of Defence Staff |
| General Dhiraj Seth | Chief of the Army Staff |
| Rajesh Kumar Singh | Defence Secretary |
About the Army Commanders’ Conference
At this conference, the Army’s top leaders review ongoing initiatives and set future priorities. In a separate event, the Indian Navy will host the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2026 at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, from 3 to 5 November 2026. Its theme is science, technology and academic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, and the National Maritime Foundation is the knowledge partner.
Exam angle
- Remember the current CDS (General NS Raja Subramani) and COAS (General Dhiraj Seth).
- Defence production in FY 2025-26 was ₹1.78 lakh crore, and exports were about ₹38,000 crore.
- IPRD is organised by the Indian Navy, with the National Maritime Foundation as knowledge partner.