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The Indian Army’s top leadership began brainstorming in New Delhi today for the Army Commanders’ Conference—a two-day high-level strategic dialogue, and the first such gathering since the execution of Operation Sindoor in May.
Scheduled from July 7 to 8, the conference will address a broad spectrum of critical issues, including defence reforms, operational preparedness, and evolving security challenges. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is slated to address the delegates, while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will chair a session and deliver the keynote address.
Reflections on Operation Sindoor
While Operation Sindoor is currently paused, its joint execution across services has provided valuable operational insights. With the military maintaining a high state of readiness, vigilance is expected to remain elevated in the coming months. Commanders will reflect on lessons learned from the operation and explore how these can inform strategic and tactical decision-making going forward.
A Year of Reforms
This year’s conference takes place under the Army’s declared theme of the “Year of Reforms,” with a sharp focus on transforming the force into a more agile, technologically empowered, and future-ready military.
According to sources, key discussions will centre on enhancing field responsiveness, strengthening logistics and communication networks, and boosting overall combat effectiveness. Deliberations are also expected on doctrinal evolution, information warfare, defence infrastructure, defence diplomacy, indigenisation, and force modernisation.
Broad Agenda: Agnipath, Borders, Technology
Other major agenda items include the future trajectory of the Agnipath recruitment scheme, the growing integration of advanced technologies into military operations, and the security environment along the northern, western, and northeastern borders.
Leadership development, troop motivation, and structural reforms aimed at enhancing the resilience and efficiency of the field army will also be a key focus.
In line with the Army’s modernisation goals, the leadership will also consult with subject-matter experts to explore new models of decision-making and force structuring, critical to preserving India’s strategic edge in an increasingly complex regional and global security landscape.
Team BharatShakti
