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The #IAF supported successful conduct of the second Integrated Air Drop Test of #Gaganyaan Crew Module. It marks another key milestone for ISRO in the #Gaganyaan Mission. Executed using an IAF Chinook helicopter, the trial validated the parachute-based deceleration system. The mission stands as a testament to jointmanship between IAF, Indian Navy, ISRO and DRDO. #IndianAirForce #Gaganyaan #AtmanirbharBharat #ISRO @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @IndiannavyMedia @CareerinIAF @DRDO_India @isro

The #IAF supported successful conduct of the second Integrated Air Drop Test of #Gaganyaan Crew Module. It marks another key milestone for ISRO in the #Gaganyaan Mission. Executed using an IAF Chinook helicopter, the trial validated the parachute-based deceleration system. The mission stands as a testament to jointmanship between IAF, Indian Navy, ISRO and DRDO. #IndianAirForce #Gaganyaan #AtmanirbharBharat #ISRO @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @IndiannavyMedia @CareerinIAF @DRDO_India @isro

#RanSamwad2026 concluded with a powerful reflection on the future of warfare by General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff, #CDS who gave a thought provoking closing address highlighting that the Multi-Domain Operations required convergence across physical, synthetic and cognitive realms. He also said that the discussions highlighted the urgency of faster and smarter decision-making in an #AI-driven battlespace and at a time when the OODA loop was itself evolving. Warfare today spans multiple dimensions of time, Cyber, EM Spectrum and Cognition, demanding seamless #TriService integration and innovative thinking. The focus now shifts from coordination to true integration of effects. #CDS also said that we now look ahead to #RanSamwad2027, which will have the theme - "High-Intensity Operations in a Transparent and Expanded Battlespace: Challenges for Force Application and Force Preservation". #Ransamwad2026 #Jointness #MDO #FutureWarfare @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @MIB_India @tracomiaf

During #RanSamvad2 the #CDS interacted with the members of media fraternity and lauded their role in Nation building and nurturing the spirit of strategic culture. #Ransamwad2026 #Jointness #MDO #FutureWarfare @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @MIB_India @tracomiaf

The second session featured an interactive talk on "Reimagining Op Art for #MDO" chaired by Lt General Anindya Sengupta, GOC-in-C Central Command. He highlighted that operational art must adapt from single-domain warfighting to persistent Multi-Domain and grey-zone conflict. Air Cmde MPS Virk spoke on "ISR Integration for Info Superiority in #MDO". Wg Cdr Abhishek Tripathi enlightened the audience on nuances of "Joint Planning for #MDO". Capt (IN) RS Sawan spoke on "Force Development for #MDO: Current Capabilities and Future requirements". #Ransamwad2026 #Jointness #IndianArmy #IndianAirforce #IndianNavy @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @MIB_India @tracomiaf

The opening session of Day 02 at #RanSamwad2026 began with vibrant deliberations on Doctrinal Adaptations and Training for #MDO. The session was chaired by Vice Admiral AN Promod, DGNO. Col Ankush Goyal deliberated on Civil Military Fusion for #MDO in the #CognitiveDomain. He highlighted the blurred war peace boundaries through rising grey zone and multi domain threats. He recommended joint intelligence, national level war gaming, long-term planning and #CapabilityBuilding backed by conventional strength. Gp Capt SP Singh covered the topic #MDO Vs #Jointness Doctrinal Nuances wherein he proposed an indigenised multi-domain and multi-level model with stronger inter service integration, tech-enabled planning, HR reforms and focused approach. Cdr Rushwan Razack emphasised on War Gaming and Simulation for #MDO. He proposed a phased #AI integration, human oversight, interoperability and creation of a National Wargaming and Data Centre. #Multidomainoperations #Jointmanship #Atmanirbharbharat @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @MIB_India @tracomiaf

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Fireside Chat on the sidelines of #RanSamwad2026 brought forth insightful deliberations on evolving security paradigms. General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff #CDS and Mr Nitin Gokhale engaged in a thought provoking discussion on #MultiDomainOperations (MDO), India’s strategic roadmap under #Vision2047 and key lessons emerging from recent conflicts. The interaction underscored the imperative of integrated warfighting capabilities, technological infusion and adaptive doctrines to meet future challenges. #GLobalTrend #Jointmanship #Atmanirbharbharat @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @MIB_India @tracomiaf

On the sidelines of #RanSamwad2026 in Bengaluru! A special fireside chat featuring Gen Anil Chauhan, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, Chief of Defence Staff and Mr Nitin Gokhale - insights, strategy, and the future of warfare straight from the top. Watch it here #Ransamwad2026 #Bengaluru #MDO #jointness #integration #IDS Stay tuned as the conversation unfolds. @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @MIB_India @tracomiaf @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @PIB_India @PTI_News @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts @ANIdigital @ians_india youtu.be/DiCsTnr5Un8?si…

Bengaluru, Karnataka: Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit says, "So, we have to look at two things. First, the clear demarcation between wartime and peacetime is blurring all over the world. If you have seen various operations being carried out globally, nobody is formally declaring war. This distinction between war and peacetime has essentially disappeared. We are now in a constant period of contestation across all domains. The second point is the emergence of hybrid threats..."

Bengaluru, Karnataka: AOC -IN-C Training Command IAF, Air marshal S.Shrinivas says, "The cognitive domain is actually part of a triad that we refer to as human understanding and learning. If you look at it critically, the cognitive domain encompasses the cognitive, the affective, and the psychomotor aspects. It essentially begins with perception and how a person is likely to respond to it. When it comes to warfare, it involves affecting a person’s mind, influencing their perception, and thereby attempting to control the narrative and their decision-making process..."

As part of Session 1 of #RanSamwad2026 themed as 'Evolution of MDO & Global Trends'', Air Marshal Tejinder Singh, AOC-in-C, SWAC highlighted that #MDO isn’t just new jargon but it’s the new normal. He opined that today’s battlefield spans land, sea, air, space, cyber and the cognitive domains. He also emphasised that victory depends on integrating kinetic and non-kinetic effects with speed. Lessons from recent conflicts point towards the fact that information superiority added with decision dominance matter as much as firepower. #RanSamwad2026 #MDO #GlobalTrend @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @tracomiaf

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff #CISC, delivered the keynote address at #RanSamwad2026, themed - 'Multi Domain Operations: An imperative for Addressing Conventional and Irregular Threats'. He highlighted that the modern wars will start well before the first shot is fired - through cyber, space, information and economic disruptions. The keynote message was direct that: no single service or platform can win wars alone. Victory now depends on integration, faster decisions, resilient networks and joint actions across multiple domains. For India, Multi-Domain Operations is not a future idea but a necessity. It’s about how fast and well we can act together. #MultiDomainOperations #WarWarfareWarfighting #MDO #Jointmanship

Air Marshal S Shrinivas, AOC-in-C, @tracomiaf delivered the inaugural address at #RanSamwad2026, underlining that modern warfare is no longer confined to land, sea or air rather it’s a fast, interconnected “Multi-Domain” battlefield spanning cyber, space and cognitive realms. The key takeaway from the speech was that - victory isn’t about dominating one domain but integrating military, technological, economic and cognitive strengths. Future warfighters have to focus on three things: domain expertise, cross-domain awareness and adaptive thinking. Training, jointness and civil-military collaboration will ensure victory. #RanSamwad2026 #MultiDomainOperations #WarWarfareWarfighting #MDO #Jointmanship #AtmanirbharBharat @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @tracomiaf @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @PIB_India @PTI_News @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts @ANIdigital @ians_india

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Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff #IAF, on an official visit to USA, visited Peterson Space Force Base. He interacted with General Gregory M Guillot (Commander US-NORTHCOM/NORAD) for a productive exchange of perspectives on complex operational modalities, reflecting the strength of the growing partnership. #DefenceCooperation #IAF #usairforce @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @IndiannavyMedia @CareerinIAF @usairforce

"शस्त्र से शक्ति" All Air Warriors of the Indian Air Force extend warm greetings and best wishes to all the personnel, families and veterans of Army Ordnance Corps on the occasion of their 251st #RaisingDay. @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @CareerinIAF

General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff, #CDS highlights the transforming nature of warfare - driven by technology, emerging threats and multi-domain complexity in his message for #RANSAMWAD2026. He underscores the #IndianArmedForces’ shift towards integrated, joint operations across all domains, reinforcing the need for #MultiDomainOperations to tackle conventional and irregular threats. 📍Air Force Technical College, Bengaluru 🗓 09–10 Apr 2026 #FutureWarfare #Jointness @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @tracomiaf @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC @PIB_India @PTI_News @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts @ANIdigital @ians_india

Only 03 Days to Go! #RANSAMWAD2026 – The #TriServices Seminar driving strategic dialogue on War, Warfare & Warfighting. 📍 Air Force Technical College, Bengaluru 🗓️ 09–10 April 2026 A premier platform fostering insightful deliberations on: 👉 “Multi Domain Operations: An Imperative for Addressing Conventional and Irregular Threats.” Stay tuned as experts shaping future warfare converge. @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @MIB_India @tracomiaf @adgpi @indiannavy @IAF_MCC