Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan led the discussions on Defence R&D Autonomous Systems and Futuristic Technologies and Ammunition and Explosives at the second edition of the Brainstorming Session (BSS 2.0) on November 14. While delivering the keynote address at Manekshaw Centre, the CDS highlighted the contribution of PSUs, the private sector and MSMEs in defence manufacturing.
The Brainstorming Session 2.0 with the theme “Atmanirbharta in Defence – Leveraging Defence Industry Ecosystem for Future Warfare” was organised by the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), in association with the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM). “Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, in his welcome address, emphasised providing a boost to domestic industries focusing on technological advancement and Research and Development,” said the Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff, on X.
The event witnessed significant participation from defence industries, said a statement. The day-long session discussed issues essential for future warfare, including ammunition & explosives, autonomous systems and R&D in futuristic technologies, said a statement. The event brought together key stakeholders from across the national security and defence landscape to address priority challenges, identify growth opportunities and facilitate clear, actionable plans.
A statement said that the outcomes of the session will help advance Aatmanirbharta, empower India’s leadership in future warfare domains and further strengthen operational preparedness and industry capabilities in the defence sector.
