Strategic Dialogue
CNAWS – Indrajaal
Dialogue on New Age Warfare
A strategic seminar examining how emerging technologies, evolving military doctrines, and defence innovation are transforming the future battlefield.
The Future of Warfare is
Being Written Now
Warfare is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, networked battle spaces, and electronic warfare are redefining how militaries operate and how nations prepare for conflict.
From drone swarms and algorithmic warfare to cognitive operations and multi-domain battle networks, the pace of technological change is compressing decision cycles and demanding new strategic thinking.
The CNAWS – Indrajaal Dialogue on Modern Day Warfare brings together military leaders, defence innovators, policymakers, and researchers to explore how these shifts are shaping the future of conflict and what they mean for India’s security ecosystem.
Why This Dialogue Matters
Understanding the critical pillars that will dictate success in tomorrow's combat environments.
Artificial Intelligence
AI is reshaping military decision-making, battlefield awareness, and autonomous operations at an unprecedented scale.
Electronic Warfare
Control of the electromagnetic spectrum is becoming the decisive factor in modern multi-domain conflict environments.
Autonomous Systems
Drone swarms, unmanned platforms, and algorithmic warfare are fundamentally transforming combat operations.
Key Discussion Areas
Deep-dive sessions focusing on the most pressing challenges and innovations in modern defence.
Schedule
A full day of lectures, panels, and networking sessions with India's leading defence thinkers.
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 09:00 – 10:00 | Arrival and Registration |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Tea & Informal Interaction |
| 10:30 – 10:50 | Keynote Address by Lt General Rakesh Kapoor (Retd) |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Session with Indrajaal CEO Kiran Raju on Industry Outlook & Future of Warfare |
| 11:30 – 11:40 | Q&A Session |
| 11:40 – 12:00 | CNAWS Launch Address by Prof. Col Shashank Ranjan (Retd) & Mohit Vashisth |
| 12:00 – 12:20 | Lecture by Lt. General AB Shivane (Retd) on Preparing for the Future Conflict in the Era of Multidomain Warfare |
| 12:20 – 12:30 | Q&A Session |
| 12:30 – 12:50 | Lecture by Lt General PJS Pannu (Retd) on Mosaic Warfare and Autonomous Wars |
| 12:50 – 13:00 | Q&A Session |
| 13:00 – 13:45 | Panel I: Artificial Intelligence, Network-Centric Warfare and the Future of Joint Operations Moderator: Captain Parmar (Retd) Panellists: Air Marshal GS Bedi (Retd), Commodore Anil Jai Singh (Retd), Brigadier Anshuman Narang (Retd) |
| 13:45 – 14:00 | Q&A Session |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Lunch and Networking |
| 15:00 – 15:45 | Panel II: Non-Contact Warfare: Precision Strike, Stand-Off Weapons and Autonomous Systems Moderator: Wing Commander Dr Manoj (Retd) Panellists: Admiral Shekhar Sinha (Retd), Brigadier Arun Sahgal (Retd), Group Captain (Dr) Ajey Lele (Retd) |
| 15:45 – 16:00 | Q&A Session |
| 16:00 – 16:15 | High Tea |
| 16:15 – 17:00 | Panel III: Information and Cognitive Warfare: The Battle for Perception Moderator: Lt Colonel Umang Kohli (Retd) Panellists: Lt General D.P. Pandey (Retd), Col JS Sodhi (Retd), Sanjay Kundu, IPS (Retd), Major Parjanya Bhatt |
| 17:00 – 17:15 | Q&A Session |
| 17:15 – 17:30 | Lecture by Lt Colonel Umang Kohli (Retd) on Biological Warfare |
| 17:30 – 17:45 | Lecture by Colonel Manik Anand on DAP 2026 |
| 17:45 – 18:00 | Closing Remarks by Prof. Col Shashank Ranjan (Retd) – Director CNAWS |
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About CNAWS
The Centre for New Age Warfare Studies (CNAWS) is a strategic research organisation dedicated to analysing emerging dimensions of warfare and national security. Through research, dialogue, and analysis, CNAWS seeks to strengthen strategic awareness and contribute to India's preparedness for future security challenges.
About Indrajaal
Indrajaal is an Indian defence technology company specialising in advanced counter-drone and airspace protection systems integrating artificial intelligence, radar technologies, sensor fusion, and electronic warfare capabilities.
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