Archive · 14 Dec 2025
CDS Chauhan Urges Adaptation to Future Warfare
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan spoke to new officers at the Air Force Academy in Hyderabad.
He said that warfare is changing a lot because of new technologies like artificial intelligence and autonomous systems.
He told the officers to be ready to adapt and learn these new things to be successful in future battles.
He also said that the Indian Defence Forces are working hard to be ready for these changes.
There was a big graduation ceremony with 244 new officers, including some from other countries.
The ceremony had cool displays by skydivers and different aircraft.
General Chauhan also said that India's strength lies in action, not just words, and that the country's military is prepared and strong.
CDS General Anil Chauhan addressed graduating officers at the Air Force Academy, emphasizing the need to adapt to emerging technologies like AI and autonomous systems.
He cautioned that future conflicts will be shaped by perception, information dominance, and deception, not just traditional firepower.
The Indian Defence Forces are actively pursuing new capabilities, including AI-driven data fusion and cognitive domain operations.
A total of 244 trainees, including 29 women officers and international cadets, graduated during the Combined Graduation Parade.
The ceremony featured spectacular displays by the Akash Ganga skydiving team, the Air Warrior Drill Team, and various aircraft.
- Who
- Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan and graduating officers from the Indian Air Force, Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, and Vietnam Air Force
- What
- Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) of the 216 Course and a speech by CDS General Anil Chauhan on the future of warfare
- When
- December 13, 2023
- Where
- Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad
- Why
- To address the graduating officers and discuss the future of warfare and the need for adaptation to new technologies and strategies
- Event
- Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) of the 216 Course
- Location
- Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad
- Total Graduates
- 244
- Women Officers
- 29
- International Graduates
- 8 from Indian Navy, 6 from Indian Coast Guard, 2 from Vietnam Air Force
- Key Technologies
- Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Systems, Cognitive Warfare
- Operation Mentioned
- Operation Sindhur
Sources
Indian Defence Forces Committed to Adapting to Changing Environment: CDS General Chauhan
Warfare at Cusp of Major Revolution, Indian Forces Adapting: CDS Chauhan
Warfare on cusp of revolution, India adapting to stay ready: CDS Anil Chauhan - Telegraph India
Future combat power rests on jointness, self-reliance and innovation: CDS Anil Chauhan - Telegraph India
‘Wars aren’t won by words’: CDS Anil Chauhan says India’s strength lies in action, not empty words
