Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth to Inaugurate Third Edition of Kalam & Kavach in New Delhi
Strategic conference to focus on joint military capability, defence innovation, indigenous manufacturing and future warfare preparedness
New Delhi, May 13, 2026: Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth will inaugurate the third edition of Kalam & Kavach at the Manekshaw Centre on May 14, 2026.
The conference is expected to serve as a premier strategic platform bringing together senior policymakers, military leaders, defence industry stakeholders, diplomats, innovators, start-ups, academic institutions and strategic experts to discuss India’s evolving defence transformation and future warfighting preparedness.
The event will primarily focus on strengthening indigenous defence capabilities, promoting technological innovation and enhancing strategic partnerships in line with India’s national security objectives and the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Organisers stated that this year’s conference is centred around the strategic vision of “Jointness, Aatmanirbharta and Innovation (JAI)” while also highlighting the importance of “Indigenisation and International Collaboration .” Key discussions during the event are expected to revolve around integrated military capability development, defence modernisation, emerging technologies, self-reliance in defence manufacturing and stronger collaboration between the armed forces, industry and academia.
The conference aims to provide a platform for dialogue on the future of India’s defence ecosystem and the growing role of innovation and indigenous solutions in addressing modern security challenges.
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