New Delhi: The Indian Army‘s Western Command is set to organise the Mechanisation Technology Seminar 2.0 (MTS 2.0) on December 14–15, 2026, at Chandimandir Military Station. The seminar, themed “CHAKRA – Transforming Existing Platforms for Future Combat,” will focus on modernising existing military platforms, enhancing combat capabilities and developing technology-driven solutions for future battlefield requirements.
Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command, inaugurated the curtain raiser for MTS 2.0 at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on October 26, 2026. The event was organised by Western Command in collaboration with the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM).
The forthcoming seminar will bring together representatives from the Indian Army, the defence industry, academia and other stakeholders to discuss technological advancements and capability enhancement for mechanised forces.
MTS 2.0 to Focus on Modernising Existing Military Platforms
An initiative of the Indian Army’s Western Command, Mechanisation Technology Seminar 2.0 aims to improve the combat effectiveness of mechanised forces by transforming existing military platforms into technologically advanced, capable and future-ready combat systems.
The seminar will explore ways to upgrade and modernise existing platforms to meet evolving operational requirements. It will also encourage collaboration between military users, defence manufacturers and academic institutions to identify practical solutions to capability gaps. The central theme, “CHAKRA – Transforming Existing Platforms for Future Combat,” highlights the importance of technological innovation and adaptation in preparing mechanised forces for future battlefield challenges.
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Key Focus Areas of the Western Command Technology Seminar
MTS 2.0 will focus on several areas related to the modernisation and operational effectiveness of mechanised forces, including:
- Combat Capability Enhancement: Improving the operational effectiveness of existing military platforms.
- Harnessing Technology: Integrating advanced technologies into military systems to address emerging battlefield requirements.
- Adaptability: Enhancing the ability of existing platforms to respond to changing operational environments.
- Kinetics: Exploring improvements in combat effectiveness and operational capabilities.
- Refurbishment: Upgrading and modernising existing military equipment and platforms to extend and improve their operational utility.
- Atmanirbharta: Promoting indigenous defence technologies, domestic manufacturing and self-reliance in military modernisation.
These focus areas are intended to support the development of implementable solutions that address the operational needs of mechanised forces.
Seminar to Translate Operational Gaps into Technology Solutions
A key objective of MTS 2.0 is to translate operational capability gaps and requirements into clearly defined Problem Definition Statements (PDS). These statements will help communicate the specific challenges faced by military users and provide a clearer framework for the defence industry and academia to develop relevant technological solutions.
By bringing military personnel, industry representatives and researchers together, the seminar aims to encourage focused discussions on upgrading existing platforms, developing indigenous innovations and addressing emerging operational requirements.
The approach is expected to strengthen collaboration between the Armed Forces and technology developers, helping align innovation with practical military needs.
Indian Army Emphasises Indigenous Defence Innovation and Atmanirbharta
The curtain raiser highlighted the importance of technology-driven modernisation, civil-military collaboration and Atmanirbharta in strengthening India’s indigenous defence capabilities. Collaboration between the Indian Army, defence manufacturers and academic institutions is an important part of identifying technologies that can be adapted to existing military systems. Such cooperation can help bridge the gap between operational requirements and the development of practical, deployable solutions.
Through MTS 2.0, Western Command aims to provide a focused platform for stakeholders to exchange ideas, discuss emerging technologies and explore opportunities to improve the capabilities of mechanised forces.
MTS 2.0 to Strengthen Future Combat Readiness
The Mechanisation Technology Seminar 2.0 reflects the Indian Army’s continued emphasis on capability enhancement, technological transformation and self-reliance in defence.
By focusing on the modernisation of existing platforms rather than limiting attention to new systems, the seminar aims to identify ways to improve combat effectiveness and operational resilience through technology-driven upgrades. The two-day event on December 14–15, 2026, at Chandimandir Military Station will provide an opportunity for the Armed Forces, defence industry and academia to work towards practical solutions for evolving battlefield requirements.
The initiative is intended to strengthen indigenous defence innovation and enhance the combat readiness of India’s mechanised forces in an increasingly technology-driven operational environment.
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