Anil Chauhan Releases New Military Doctrines on Manned and Unmanned Teaming at JCC 2026

JAIPUR, May 07, 2026 — General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff, released a series of landmark military doctrines today during the Joint Commanders’ Conference held in Jaipur.

The newly unveiled documents include a joint primer on Manned and Unmanned Teaming, a comprehensive Military Cyber Space Policy, and a bilingual Joint Staff Services Duty pamphlet.

While addressing the gathered military leadership, the Chief of Defence Staff emphasized that these initiatives represent a fundamental shift in the nation’s warfighting philosophy rather than simple procedural updates.

The primer on Manned and Unmanned Teaming establishes a formal framework for integrating human cognition with autonomous precision.

This strategic document provides the necessary guidelines for sovereign artificial intelligence-driven systems to operate in tandem with manned platforms.

By codifying these interactions, the military aims to significantly enhance combat effectiveness and operational reach while simultaneously reducing the physical risks faced by personnel on the front lines.

Furthermore, the Chief of Defence Staff highlighted that the definition of these joint policies serves as the essential bedrock for future joint military structures. This development is viewed as a critical step toward the successful implementation of theaterisation within the Indian Armed Forces.

By aligning cyber policy and joint service duties with emerging technology frameworks, the military leadership intends to create a more cohesive and technologically advanced defense architecture capable of meeting modern security challenges.