New Delhi, February 24, 2026: The Indian Army has taken a major stride towards technological self-reliance and multi-domain operational readiness by releasing three indigenous decision-support tools during a high-profile Wargaming Seminar held on February 20 at the Manekshaw Centre.
Organised by the Wargaming Development Centre (WARDEC) under the aegis of Army Training Command (ARTRAC), the seminar was themed “Enhancing Military Decision-Making through Wargaming & Simulation” (with full title variations including “Bridging Knowledge and Industry Gaps” in official releases). It served as a national platform to foster strategic dialogue among senior military leaders, wargaming practitioners, conceptualisers, developers, academia, and industry experts.
The event highlighted wargaming’s role as a vital tool for sharpening judgement, validating doctrines, and preparing commanders for complex, technology-driven battlespaces. Speakers from military, academic, and industrial domains deliberated on institutionalising wargaming, integrating AI, VR, adaptive simulations, and data-driven tools to achieve decision superiority.
Lt Gen Devendra Sharma, PVSM, AVSM, SM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, ARTRAC, delivered the keynote address. He stressed institutionalising wargaming as a permanent professional military function, embracing AI and adaptive simulations, deepening collaboration with Indian industry and academia, and cultivating a continuous learning culture to build adaptive thinking amid ambiguity and rapid change.
A key highlight was the release of three WARDEC-developed applications: Auto Evaluation Map Marking Tool, Combat Decision Resolution – Version 9, and Automated Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield. These tools provide structured analytical support for commanders across levels, marking a milestone in indigenous defence tech development and aligning with the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
The seminar, accompanied by an exhibition of advanced simulation platforms, reinforced military-civil partnerships and the integration of emerging technologies like AI, Machine Learning, Big Data, VR, and AR. It underscored the Army’s commitment to blending material modernisation with intellectual preparedness for future multi-domain warfare.
Defence analysts view this as a forward-looking initiative to enhance doctrinal innovation, leadership training, and operational excellence in an evolving security landscape.
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Dr Rajesh Jauhri is a Journalist with an experience of over 25 years in Indian and foreign media, a Social Scientist, an Ac-complished Author, a Political & Strategic Analyst, a Marksman (Rifle & Pistol), an Orator, a Thinker and an Educationist. He holds a Ph.D. degree on “Impact of colonial heritage on Indian police”. He runs an NGO dedicated to the social and eco-nomic uplift of tribal communities in MP and two decades back, he established a school in a village of Indore district, providing education and moral values to children belonging to underprivileged and minority families. Has received multiple awards in various fields.
