The Western Command Mechanisation Technology Seminar (MTS 2.0) curtain raiser event was inaugurated by Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command, at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on October 26, 2026. The event was organized by Western Command in collaboration with the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM).
The main seminar, themed 'CHAKRA – Transforming Existing Platforms for Future Combat', is scheduled to be held on December 14-15, 2026, at Chandimandir Military Station. The seminar aims to bring together stakeholders from the Indian Army, defence industry, and academia to deliberate on technological advancements and capability enhancement of mechanised forces.
MTS 2.0 focuses on enhancing combat effectiveness by transforming existing military platforms into technologically advanced, future-ready combat systems. The seminar will specifically address Combat Capability Enhancement, Harnessing Technology, Adaptability, Kinetics, Refurbishment, and Atmanirbharta (self-reliance). A key objective is to translate operational capability gaps and requirements into clearly defined Problem Definition Statements (PDS) for practical implementation.
The initiative reflects the Indian Army's commitment to capability enhancement, technological transformation, and self-reliance in defence. It seeks to strengthen collaboration among Armed Forces, defence industry, and academia while enhancing operational effectiveness, resilience, and combat readiness of mechanised forces in evolving battlefield environments.