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News18's 'DEFCON' Summit to Convene India's Top Defence Leaders on September 24
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Firstpost•23-09-2026, 18:17
News18's 'DEFCON' Summit to Convene India's Top Defence Leaders on September 24
- •News18, in association with The Chanakya Dialogues, will host the 'DEFCON' Summit 2026 on September 24 in New Delhi, bringing together India's top policymakers, military leaders, diplomats, and industry pioneers.
- •The summit will explore India's journey from self-reliance to becoming a trusted global defence partner, addressing the forces shaping India's defence, aerospace, and security landscape.
- •Key discussions will cover accelerating Atmanirbhar Bharat ambitions in defence manufacturing, expanding aerospace capabilities, deepening partnerships while safeguarding strategic autonomy, and addressing next-generation threats in cybersecurity and unconventional warfare.
- •The event will be headlined by Rajnath Singh, Minister of Defence, Government of India, and feature a distinguished lineup including General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd.), Governor of Mizoram, and Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Chief of Naval Staff, Indian Navy.
- •News18's Managing Editor, Jyoti Kamal, stated that DEFCON aims to make complex defence and security conversations accessible, insightful, and impactful for audiences, examining current geopolitical dynamics and future forces shaping India's security.
Key Questions Answered
The News18 DEFCON Summit 2026 is scheduled to take place on September 24, 2026, in New Delhi starting from 10 AM onwards.
The summit will be headlined by Rajnath Singh, the Minister of Defence for the Government of India.
Discussions will examine India's defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat, expanding aerospace capabilities, strategic partnerships while maintaining autonomy, and next-generation threats in cyber, space, and unconventional warfare.
