CDS General Chauhan stresses on adaptability, resilience and visionary leadership
The CDS was speaking at the future strategic leaders undergoing higher defence management course on the challenges of navigating the complex security landscape of the 21st century at College of Defence Management, Secunderabad
Hyderabad: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan said survival in today’s battlespace was not about being the fittest but about those who adapt, transform, and position themselves and seize emerging opportunities.
General Chauhan highlighted the importance of adaptability, resilience and visionary leadership amidst rapidly shifting global power dynamics, non-traditional threats and technological advancements, characterised by fast-paced AI disruptions, to address contemporary and emerging security challenges effectively.
The CDS was speaking at the future strategic leaders undergoing higher defence management course on the challenges of navigating the complex security landscape of the 21st century at College of Defence Management, Secunderabad, on Monday.
In his talk on ‘National Security Architecture and Change Management in the Year of Defence Reforms’, General Chauhan gave insight into the functioning of the Department of Military Affairs and the transformative drive towards fostering jointness, integration and synergy in the armed forces.
During the visit, the CDS engaged with faculty members and course participants, including officers from friendly foreign countries, sharing his insights on the importance of fostering innovation, experimentation and collaboration within the defence establishment to stay ahead in an evolving strategic environment.
