A two-day sui generis Tri-service dialogue on war, warfare and warfighting ‘RAN SAMWAD-2025’ is set to commence at the Army War College in Dr Ambedkar Nagar, Madhya Pradesh on August 26, 2025. The event, which brings serving military professionals to the forefront of strategic dialogue, will witness Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh delivering the plenary address on the final day, while Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan will address the seminar on the opening day. A few Joint Doctrines and the Technology Perspective & Capability Roadmap will also be released during the event.

The event is a first-of-its-kind initiative, wherein each thematic session will be led by serving officers sharing their first-hand operational insights and reflections from modern battlefields. It has been curated by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff and Centre for Joint Warfare Studies, in conjunction with the Army Training Command, under the guidance of CDS.

Designed as a dynamic platform for in-uniform narratives and practical perspectives, RAN SAMWAD-2025 aims to enhance interaction, communication and cooperation among military communities on issues critical to warfighting. Moving beyond academic discourse, the seminar offers a ground-up understanding of the evolving nature of warfare, rooted in live experience and professional expertise from combat soldiers.

The event is expected to feature the participation of top military leadership from all three Services, alongside renowned defence experts, leaders from the defence industry and international security professionals. Through meaningful dialogue, it will explore themes ranging from Information Warfare and Grey Zone Threats to Integrated Operations and Future Combat Technologies. This year’s edition, being hosted by the Indian Army, will lay the foundation for a rotational conduct of the seminar across Services, with the Indian Navy and Indian Air Force set to take the lead in subsequent years. 

RAN SAMWAD-2025 aspires to evolve into a prominent forum for addressing global security challenges while reinforcing India’s security priorities. It reflects a growing recognition of the need for strategic autonomy, inter-service synergy and credible military discourse that speaks not only about Indian realities but also of the broader international security environment.

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