Military reforms, readiness to be in focus at top defence meet next week

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi will, on September 15, inaugurate a three-day combined commanders’ conference of the armed forces in Kolkata,” a Defence official said on Monday (September 8, 2025).

“The conference, which will be held from September 15 to 17, will focus on reforms, transformation and change and operational preparedness,” an official statement said.

The theme for this year's conference, which will be inaugurated by PM Modi, is 'Year of Reforms — Transforming for the Future,' it said.