Ran Samwad 2025 Kick starts at Army War College

Stage is set for the two-day Tri-service dialogue on war, warfare, and warfighting ‘RAN SAMWAD-2025’ to commence at the Army War College in Mhow (Dr Ambedkar Nagar), Madhya Pradesh from Tuesday.

The first edition of the seminar is being organised by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff and Centre for Joint Warfare Studies, in conjunction with the Army Training Command.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will deliver 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.

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 seminar 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.