IIMV launches modular MBA course for defence sector in Delhi

The Strategic Defence Leadership Summit 2025, a flagship initiative under the modular MBA program for the defence sector by IIM Visakhapatnam (IIMV), commenced on Wednesday in New Delhi.

The two-day summit is being conducted in partnership with the National Academy of Defence Production, HAL Management Academy, and BEL Academy of Excellence. It is duly approved by the Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry of Defence,

Government of India.

The summit aims to strengthen leadership capabilities and strategic thinking across India’s defence production ecosystem by bringing together senior government officials, defence sector leaders, public sector executives, academicians, and policy experts.

The summit was formally inaugurated by Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence.

In his inaugural address, Sanjeev Kumar highlighted the Government of India’s emphasis on building capable leadership aligned with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence. He underscored the importance of leadership development, innovation, and collaboration among government, industry, and academia to enhance self-reliance and global competitiveness in defence production.

The inaugural session also featured opening remarks by Prof. M. Chandrasekhar, Director, IIMV who emphasized the need for leadership development grounded in strategic thinking, innovation, and execution excellence as India’s defence ecosystem undergoes rapid transformation.

He reaffirmed IIMVs commitment to contributing to national capacity-building through focused executive education initiatives.

Prof. B. Srirangacharyulu, Program Chair, Modular MBA Program for the Defence Sector, IIM, welcomed the participants and outlined the objectives of the summit, highlighting its practical relevance for professionals engaged in defence production and allied sectors.