Overview
- The course, held at the Manekshaw Centre from April 21 to May 9, 2025, is conducted under the aegis of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff and coordinated by CENJOWS.
- This edition builds on the inaugural five-day pilot course from September 2024, featuring an expanded curriculum and deeper exploration of critical topics.
- Participants include officers from Major to Major General ranks across services, alongside representatives from DRDO, DPSUs, MSMEs, start-ups, and private industry.
- The program focuses on the impact of emerging technologies on doctrines, strategies, and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) in modern warfare.
- Practical demonstrations, institutional visits, and open discussions aim to align operational priorities with indigenous defence capabilities and foster strategic leadership.