MECH TECH SEMINAR 2.0 | CURTAIN RAISER #WesternCommand# will host MECH TECH Seminar 2.0 at Chandimandir in December 2026, focusing on technological transformation of mechanised forces through indigenous innovation and emerging technologies. As a precursor, Western Command, in collaboration with the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (#SIDM#), organised a Curtain Raiser at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, highlighting key operational problem statements, technological priorities and the roadmap for collaborative solutions. Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh, AVSM, SM**, Army Commander, #WesternCommand#, unveiled the Compendium of Problem Definition Statements (CPDS) and the official logo of Mech Tech Seminar 2.0. He emphasised rapid technology absorption, #Atmanirbharta# and stronger Army–Industry–Academia synergy to make mechanised forces and platforms future-ready. The main seminar will bring together domain experts, industry and startups for deliberations, showcasing of innovations and live demonstrations in AI-enabled warfare, Next-Gen Armoured Fighting Vehicles, drone technologies and advanced combat systems. Innovate Today. Dominate Tomorrow. #JAIseVIJAY# #TechnologicalTransformation# #AtmanirbharBharat# @adgpi @SIDMIndia @SpokespersonMoD @prodefencechan1 @prodefencejammu

*MECH TECH SEMINAR 2.0 | THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS* Western Command, in collaboration with SIDM, is set to unveil the vision for #MechTechSeminar2#.0 at its Curtain Raiser on 26 Oct 2026 at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. Centred on the theme of Transforming Existing Platforms for Future Combat, the initiative aims to accelerate technological transformation of Mechanised Forces through innovation, collaboration and indigenous capability development. The Curtain Raiser will set the stage for the Main Seminar in December 2026 at Chandimandir Military Station. *Innovate Today. Dominate Tomorrow.* #JAIseVIJAY# #OnPathToTransformation# #AtmanirbharBharat# #SashaktBharat# @adgpi @SIDMIndia @SpokespersonMoD @prodefencechan1 @prodedencejammu