Last Updated:February 15, 2026, 02:34 IST Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, in his keynote address, emphasised that future readiness would depend on technology absorption and institutional transformation Participants engaged in interactive discussions and generated recommendations, including interoperable systems, integrated planning frameworks, and faster adoption of indigenous technologies. Image/News18 The Indian Army’s Southern Command hosted a two-day “JAI se VIJAI” Seminar 2026 in Pune, bringing together senior military officers, veterans, scientists, defence industry leaders, start-ups, and academics to deliberate on the future preparedness of India’s Armed Forces. The seminar revolved around the concept of JAI—Jointness, Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance) and Innovation—described as the pathway to building an integrated and technologically empowered force aligned with India’s long-term security vision. Opening the seminar, Southern Command chief Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth said the changing nature of warfare demands forces that are integrated and innovation-driven. He noted that modern conflicts increasingly span land, air, maritime, cyber and space domains, making joint operational capability critical. Calling JAI a practical framework rather than a slogan, he said it would guide how the …