CORE Programme 2026 on national security concludes at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi
On 18 September 2026, the Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme 2026, organised by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff and conducted by CENJOWS, concluded at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
Summary
The CORE Programme 2026 ran from 14 to 18 September and brought together senior officers of the three Services and officials of the Defence, External Affairs and Home ministries. The CORE discussions covered jointness, ongoing conflicts, non-kinetic aspects of security, and emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, robotics and quantum computing.
Key facts
- Programme
- Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) 2026, 14–18 Sep
- Organised by
- HQ Integrated Defence Staff; conducted by Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS)
- Venue
- Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi
- Participants
- Three Services; MoD, MEA and MHA officials
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Which headquarters organised the Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff
CORE 2026 was organised by HQ Integrated Defence Staff and conducted by CENJOWS.