The NDTV Defence Summit 2026 is a one-day defence conclave where India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivers a keynote address and military leaders take the stage. The programme includes addresses and discussions involving the chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force, as well as the Chief of Defence Staff and other senior defence officials.
The summit brings together military leadership, experts and industry representatives to discuss a range of defence-related themes. Reported topics include Operation Sindoor, artificial intelligence, drones, and space. It also covers broader efforts such as Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) and India’s defence partnerships. Across the provided sources, the emphasis is on the agenda format—highlighting who participates and what subject areas are scheduled for discussion—rather than on new, specific announcements or policy decisions.
While the outlets focus on different aspects of the event—one on the minister’s keynote and the presence of service leadership, the other on the schedule and thematic agenda—they converge on the summit’s core structure and participation.
