New Delhi, March 24 -- Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Monday said that survival in today's battlespace is not about being the fittest but about those who adapt, transform, and position themselves and seize emerging opportunities.

He was addressing future strategic leaders undergoing Higher Defence Management Course (HDMC-20) on the challenges of navigating the complex security landscape of the 21st century at the College of Defence Management (CDM), Secunderabad, a Defence Ministry statement said.

The CDS highlighted the importance of adaptability, resilience and visionary leadership amidst rapidly shifting global power dynamics, non-traditional threats and technological advancements characterised by fast-paced AI di...