Army commanders discuss future strategy and modernization priorities

The Army Commanders' Conference (ACC) 2025 concluded on Saturday evening in Jaisalmer, serving as a strategic forum where the top leadership of the Indian Army gathered to discuss significant operational, administrative, and conceptual matters influencing the future direction of the force.

Over two days, senior commanders reviewed and evaluated the current and emerging security landscape along India's borders and in the broader region. Discussions focused on identifying major challenges, enhancing operational readiness, and developing strategies to improve the Army's ability to respond effectively across all levels of conflict.According to an official source, the ACC 2025 ended on Saturday evening in Jaisalmer, uniting the top Indian Army leadership to discuss key conceptual issues, evaluate the overall security situation, and establish strategic priorities to guide essential policy decisions for a future-ready Indian Army.The conference, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with CDS Lt Gen Anil Chauhan and Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, was attended by Army Commanders, Principal Staff Officers, and other senior officials. The discussions focused on ongoing modernisation initiatives, force restructuring, the integration of advanced technologies, and improving collaboration and interoperability with the Indian Air Force and Navy, in alignment with the national vision of integrated theatre commands.

The forum also reviewed progress in digitisation, AI-based decision support systems, and the use of indigenous defence technologies under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Discussions also covered measures to enhance personnel welfare, human resource management, and training standards.During his visit on October 24, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the commanders, praising the Army's unwavering dedication to national security and its role in maintaining peace along the borders and in internal security areas.

He stressed the importance of maintaining high preparedness levels while adapting to evolving threats on the modern battlefield. The conference reaffirmed the Indian Army's commitment to remaining future-ready through continuous modernisation, technological integration, and doctrinal development.

The decisions made during ACC 2025 are expected to guide key policy directions and strengthen India's defence posture in the coming years.During the conference, the Indian Army launched Project NAMAN Phase II, celebrating a significant milestone with the opening of its 50th Centre in Jaisalmer, inaugurated by the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri in the presence of the Chief of the Army Staff and Chief of Defence Staff. Implemented with HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and CSC e-Governance, 49 other Centres joined via video conference, symbolising national unity. Project NAMAN is an innovative single-window digital platform for Veterans, Next of Kin, and families, facilitating record updates, life certificate submissions, grievance redressal, and access to over 500 CSC services.

It is a heartfelt tribute to the valour, sacrifice, and service of Veterans, reaffirming the Indian Army's enduring commitment to their welfare, dignity, and honour.