IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIIT Delhi Lead Establishment of Manekshaw Centre of Excellence for National Security

Named after Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, the Manekshaw Centre of Excellence for National Security Studies and Research (MCOENSSR) will serve as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for fostering collaboration among academia, government, and industry to address critical national security challenges.

Recognizing the need for indigenous defense technology and enhanced national security capabilities, premier academic institutions—IIT Guwahati, IIIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Jodhpur, and IIT Dharwad—have collaborated with support from the Indian tri-service forces to establish a Nodal Centre of Excellence (CoE) dedicated to defense research, innovation, and capacity building.

Manekshaw Centre of Excellence for National Security Studies and Research (MCOENSSR)

Named after Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, the Manekshaw Centre of Excellence for National Security Studies and Research (MCOENSSR) will serve as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for fostering collaboration among academia, government, and industry to address critical national security challenges. This initiative aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, bolstering India's self-reliance in defense technology.

Vision of MCOENSSR

The Centre aims to:

Act as a nodal platform for the Defence Forces, Security Agencies, Academia, Research Institutes, and Scientific Bodies to integrate strategic vision with technological expertise.

Translate defense and security research into practical applications, offering innovative solutions for modern hybrid warfare.

Provide specialized training for Defense, Security Forces, and Law Enforcement Agencies, focusing on emerging warfare technologies.

Offer re-employment programs for military personnel, including Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs), Other Ranks (ORs), and Agniveers, aiding their transition to industry roles.

Institutional Focus Areas

Each participating institute will contribute expertise in specialized defense domains:

IIT Guwahati – Communications, Controlled Blast Resistance, Shockwaves & Hypersonic Applications.

IIT Kanpur – Cyber Security, Quantum Computing, and related technologies.

IIT Jodhpur – Engine Design, UAVs/RPAs, and Directed Energy Weapons.

IIT Dharwad – Design & Additive Manufacturing, Internet of Things (IoT).

IIIT Delhi – Space & Aerospace Research, Artificial Intelligence.

CDAC – Early Warning Systems (EWS) & Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS).

The official inauguration of MCOENSSR and its first General Council meeting took place at IIIT Delhi. This milestone event brought together key stakeholders from academia, defense forces, and industry to lay the groundwork for technological and strategic self-reliance in national security. This initiative marks a significant step in strengthening India's defense ecosystem, fostering indigenous innovation, and building a robust knowledge base to address evolving national security challenges.

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