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Following the resounding success of its inaugural edition in Pune, organized in collaboration with the Southern Command of the Indian Army, Kalam &amp; Kavach 2.0 is poised to become a landmark platform for strategic dialogue on national defence and policy reforms.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Kalam &amp; Kavach 2.0 &#8211; A landmark defence conclave driving India&#8217;s strategic vision for 2025 and beyond<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\nAligned with the Ministry of Defence&#8217;s vision of 2025 as the Year of Defence Reforms, this year&#8217;s event will catalyze dialogue around:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Integrating emerging technologies to strengthen India&#8217;s military capabilities<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Accelerating Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) in defence manufacturing<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Reforming acquisition and procurement to enhance efficiency and delivery<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\nThe event will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers, including <strong>Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan<\/strong>, former Chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, senior officials from MoD, DRDO, DPSUs, and leading private manufacturers. The day-long event will include keynote addresses, fireside conversations, panel discussions, and book launches.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\nOne of the highlights is the launch of the book<strong> &#8220;Ready, Relevant and Resurgent&#8221; <\/strong>authored by General Anil Chauhan, the 2nd Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India. This seminal work presents a forward-looking blueprint for the transformation of the Indian Army, addressing the imperatives of modern warfare, strategic preparedness, and force restructuring. 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