The Second Army Commanders’ Conference of 2024 began on October 10 in Gangtok, Sikkim. This important meeting brings together senior leaders of the Indian Army to discuss the country’s security situation, address key challenges, and plan strategies for the future.
Hierarchy of Indian Army Security Conference
Phase One: 10 and 11 October 2024
- Dalhousie: Early Talks and judgements of Strategic Environment.
- Step Two: 28–29 October, 2024
- Further analysis and strategy tightening out of preliminary conversations.
Defence Minister Keynote Address:
- Defence Min to speak on new security challenge, Army response in the context of geopolitical reality
- Dussehra celebration with local army men.
Gangtok Venue:
- Border location near Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China important for security talks
Focus on National Security:
- DIME model to address contemporary challenges : Civil-Military Integration and Cooperation
Emphasis on Technology:
- Technology development of economical nature and adaption to new modes of warfare.
Improving Military Training:
- Enhancement of military education and training, technology in training programmes, employment of professionals for targeted areas.
Importance of the Conference:
- Results from these will impact more discussions in Delhi while enhancing Army preparedness for more eventualities ahead.
Month: Current Affairs - November 12, 2024
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