Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Unveils Land Warfare Doctrine at Army Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi

Key facts

• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled the Land Warfare Doctrine during the Army Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi on October 23, 2026.
• The doctrine provides an overarching framework to prepare the Indian Army for the changing character of warfare and future conflicts.
• In his address, Singh called for a strategic vision spanning 20 to 30 years while maintaining preparedness for immediate and emerging challenges.
• He called for faster progress in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, data analytics, cybersecurity and secure communication networks.
• The minister emphasised an integrated approach across air, maritime, space and cyber domains, with coordination during joint operations.
• He also unveiled the annual United Nations Journal and felicitated Indian Army personnel who had served as United Nations peacekeepers.