Chief of Defence Staff interacts with senior military leadership during first session of Combined Leadership Conclave in New Delhi

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan presided over the first session of Combined Leadership Conclave and interacted with the senior leadership of the Armed Forces in New Delhi on December 06, 2023. The CDS provided an insight into modern warfare and national security.

The three-day conclave is focussing on geo-strategic issues, national security & defence, contemporary & emerging security challenges and integration & jointness for capability enhancement as well as ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence. Eminent personalities with renowned experience in respective fields will also interact with participants enlightening them about issues of national importance.

The conclave aims to serve as a development programme for senior officers of the three services, focused on regional and national security issues with a view to enhance synergy, both at operational and strategic levels within the Armed Forces.

Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) Lt Gen JP Mathew and other senior officers of HQ, Integrated Defence Staff were also present during the event.