Lt Gen Ajay Chandpuria, AVSM, VSM, General Officer Commanding (GOC) Vajra Corps, delivered an insightful address at the Annual Strategic Seminar 2025, organized by the College of Defence Management (CDM), Secunderabad.

The seminar, attended by middle-level officers from the three services, foreign officers participating in the Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC), faculty members, and a vast online audience, focused on the critical need for tech-driven leadership in military affairs.

During his lecture, Lt Gen Chandpuria underscored the imperative of adopting emerging technologies, strengthening indigenous multi-domain capabilities, and fostering a global perspective for seamless integration of warfare technologies.

He emphasized that the future battlefield will demand Techno Commanders—leaders proficient in advanced warfare technologies who can drive innovation and strategic modernization.

Key Takeaways from the Lecture:

Embracing Emerging Technologies – Military leaders must integrate AI, cyber warfare, robotics, and space-based assets into strategic operations.
Indigenous Multi-Domain Solutions – Strengthening India’s self-reliance in defence technology through research, development, and collaboration with private and public sectors.
Cross-Domain Integration – The modern battlefield requires seamless coordination across land, air, sea, space, and cyber domains.
Global Military-Technological Synergy – Learning from global best practices and fostering international defence cooperation.

By charting a roadmap for Techno Commanders, Lt Gen Chandpuria reinforced the necessity of an adaptive and technologically equipped military leadership, ensuring India remains ahead in the evolving strategic landscape.