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Army Commanders’ Conference begins; Land Warfare Doctrine to be released

New Delhi, Oct 21 (UNI) The Indian Army’s apex-level biannual Army Commanders’ Conference commenced in New Delhi on Wednesday, with senior military leadership set to deliberate on the evolving security environment, operational preparedness, capability development and the force’s transformation into a future-ready fighting force.
The three-day conference, being held from October 21 to 23 under the chairmanship of the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), will be addressed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Chief of the Naval Staff and Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, will also deliver talks on contemporary security-related issues, according to the Ministry of Defence.
A key highlight of the conference will be the release of the Land Warfare Doctrine by the Defence Minister. The doctrine is expected to provide an overarching framework for preparing the Army to address the changing character of warfare and the challenges posed by future conflicts.
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