New Delhi, November 1, 2026: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General NS Raja Subramani attended the fourth edition of the Indian Military Heritage Festival (IMHF) 2026, organised by the United Service Institution of India (USI). The event brought together senior military leaders, veterans, strategic experts and distinguished dignitaries to discuss India’s rich military heritage, evolving defence priorities and contemporary national security challenges.
The festival was also attended by Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd), Governor of Bihar, along with several prominent personalities from the defence and strategic communities. Their participation highlighted the importance of preserving India’s military legacy while strengthening discussions on emerging security challenges and strategic cooperation.
The Indian Military Heritage Festival served as an important platform for deliberations on the country’s military history, traditions and strategic evolution. Discussions focused on the significance of understanding historical military experiences and their relevance to modern warfare, defence preparedness and national security policymaking.
The event also emphasised the importance of military diplomacy and strategic engagement in an increasingly complex global security environment. Participants explored the need to preserve military traditions, recognise the sacrifices of India’s armed forces and promote greater awareness of the nation’s defence heritage among younger generations.
Organised by the United Service Institution of India, one of the country’s leading institutions dedicated to defence studies and strategic research, the festival aims to encourage meaningful engagement between military professionals, historians, policymakers and the public.
The participation of CDS General NS Raja Subramani reflected the continued importance placed on connecting India’s military heritage with its future defence vision. The festival reinforced the significance of military history, institutional traditions and strategic dialogue in shaping a stronger and more secure India.
