The third edition of the tri-services Future Warfare Course began at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on Monday (February 2, 2026). The programme is being conducted under the aegis of the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) in partnership with the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) and will conclude on February 25.
According to the Ministry of Defence, this edition features an enhanced and expanded curriculum, focusing on specialised subjects and domain-specific developments shaping contemporary and future military operations. The course seeks to develop a deeper understanding of how rapid technological advancements are transforming warfare, necessitating a re-examination of existing concepts, doctrines, strategies, and tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs).
In addition to theoretical engagement, the programme includes an in-depth exploration of critical topics, practical demonstrations of emerging technologies and visits to institutions of strategic importance for strengthening the defence capabilities of the Armed Forces, it added.
Participants include officers from all three Services as well as representatives from the defence industry, including startups, MSMEs, Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and private industry. Service participants range in seniority from Majors to Major Generals and their equivalents, bringing together technical expertise from junior officers and operational and strategic experience from senior leadership.
