International, Defence and Summits · 22 October 2026

Indian Army to unveil new land warfare doctrine during Army Commanders’ Conference

Exam-focused facts from the 22 October 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will release the new land warfare doctrine on Friday, the last day of the Army’s biannual Army Commanders’ Conference.
  • The doctrine is designed as a broad operational and strategic framework to prepare the Indian Army to meet the challenges posed by the evolving character of warfare and future conflicts.
  • The three-day conference, which opened in the national capital on Wednesday, is chaired by Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth.
  • Discussions at the conference will cover cross-domain security issues, inter-service synergy, and digital transformation within defense infrastructure.
  • The conference will also feature the unveiling of the annual United Nations Journal and the presentation of honors to personnel on international peacekeeping missions.
  • Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth will confer special awards for Green Military Stations and Aviation Flight Safety.