Defence Minister Rajnath Singh with India’s top military-defence leadership. (representative image).
Ran Samwad 2026: Bengaluru, India, 6 April 2026 – The Indian Military is hosting the Tri-Service Seminar ‘Ran Samwad’ (Discourse on War) on April 09-10, 2026, at the Air Force Training Command in Bengaluru. This seminar marks a pivotal moment in India’s defence strategy, beginning a continued and structured dialogue on the emerging paradigms of warfare. The theme for this edition of Ran Samwad is “Multi-Domain Operations: An Imperative for Addressing Conventional and Irregular Threats.”
Focus on Multi-Domain Conflict
The two-day seminar will focus on developing a roadmap to prepare India’s Defence Forces for Multi-Domain Conflict, spanning the land, air, sea, cyber, space, and cognitive domains. Experts and military leaders will deliberate on the evolution of Multi-Domain Operations (MDO), global trends shaping modern battlefields, and the significance of a Whole-of-Nation approach that integrates national resources for strategic advantage.
Key aspects of discussion will include doctrinal adaptation, training, and re-imagining operational art to enable effective command and control in complex, dynamic environments. The seminar will also provide an in-depth look at the role of civil-military fusion within the context of MDO, emphasising the importance of collaboration across sectors to address both conventional and irregular threats.
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Shaping India’s Future Defence Strategy
In an era of rapid technological advancements, the character and nature of warfare are undergoing significant changes. These shifts are affecting military planning, tactics, and strategies, necessitating a robust and adaptive response. The ‘Ran Samwad’ initiative was conceived by General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff, as a first-of-its-kind, Tri-Service platform for engaging in strategic discussions on war, warfare, and warfighting.
The inaugural edition of Ran Samwad, held at the Army War College in Mhow, focused on “The Impact of Technology on Warfare.” It set the stage for a structured dialogue among military professionals and experts, addressing emerging threats and the integration of cutting-edge technologies into defence strategies.
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Building the Foundation for Future Preparedness
This edition of Ran Samwad will help shape the future of India’s defence preparedness by providing the necessary insights into evolving warfare doctrines. It will serve as a reference point for India’s Defence Forces as they continue to strengthen their operational readiness and develop the capacity to respond to increasingly complex and multifaceted security challenges.
By bringing together experts from across the services and beyond, Ran Samwad is designed to foster a collaborative environment where India’s military leadership can engage in high-level strategic discussions and refine the country’s approach to modern warfare. As global security dynamics continue to shift, the seminar promises to play a key role in India’s efforts to stay ahead of emerging threats and build a robust, agile defence structure for the future.
Ran Samwad is poised to become a regular platform for military dialogue, ensuring that India remains at the forefront of modern military strategy and is prepared for the challenges of multi-domain warfare in the years to come.
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