NewzVille Desk
The Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), in collaboration with Pentagon Press, organized the second edition of the Defence Literature Festival ‘Kalam & Kavach’ at Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. The theme of this year was ‘Securing India’s Rise through Defence Reforms’.
The event, held on 15 April, 2025, focused on Defence Technology and Future Warfare, in the context of defence manufacturing. It was aligned with the Prime Minister’s call for ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-reliant India) and highlighted key aspects of acquisition & procurement reforms.
Distinguished experts from the Armed Forces, strategic policymakers, industry leaders, and domain specialists delivered their views on critical issues affecting India’s national security. Discussions included several cutting-edge topics including Technology & Future Warfare; the role of AI, cyber technologies, quantum computing, drones, space technology, and semiconductors in modern military operations; Defence Manufacturing & Aatmanirbharta, Acquisition & Procurement Reforms.
The focus was on charting a strategic roadmap for its national security, diplomacy and development. It also covered the progress made on adoption of niche technologies, enhancing multi-domain and cross-domain operational capabilities to include land, air, sea, cyber and space. The agenda also included contemporary maritime security paradigms, future challenges and the way ahead to further the combat capability.
