MISSILE TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR 2026 HELD IN VISAKHAPATNAM A two-day Tri-Services Missile Technology Seminar 2026 was conducted at the Samudrika Auditorium in Visakhapatnam from September 9–10, focusing on the theme “Intelligent Armament – Future Trends in Naval Armament Technology for Battlefield Dominance.” The seminar was organised by INS Kalinga under the aegis of Headquarters Eastern Naval Command. Vice Admiral Susheel Menon, AVSM, VSM, Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval Command, inaugurated the event. The seminar brought together senior officers and experts from the Indian Armed Forces, DRDO, Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), private industry and academia to deliberate on the future of missile and armament technologies. Distinguished experts, including Dr Prahlada Ramarao, Dr G.A. Srinivasa Murthy and Commodore A. Madhavrao (Retd.), former CMD of Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), shared their extensive experience and insights on the development of next-generation missile systems. The event also featured perspectives from Lt Gen Arun Ananthanarayan (Retd.) and Dr Venkatesh N, Outstanding Scientist, Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC). Discussions during the two-day seminar focused on the evolving role of missile systems in modern warfare, operational lessons from recent conflicts, emerging global technologies and India’s indigenous development roadmap under the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative. An exhibition showcasing contemporary and emerging defence technologies was also inaugurated by Vice Admiral Susheel Menon. The exhibition featured participation from DPSUs, private defence companies, MSMEs and academic institutions, providing a platform to demonstrate innovative capabilities and solutions in missile, aerospace and defence technologies. The seminar highlighted the importance of greater collaboration among the armed forces, research organisations, industry and academia to accelerate innovation and strengthen India’s indigenous missile and armament capabilities.