Modern conflicts are no longer fought only with tanks, fighter jets and missiles. Today, nations also battle in cyberspace, where attacks on computer networks, communication systems and critical infrastructure can have strategic consequences. This emerging domain is known as cyber warfare. For India, strengthening cyber capabilities has become a national security priority as cyber threats
India has taken another major step towards modernising its Armed Forces. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved defence acquisition proposals worth nearly ₹52,000 crore. The approvals aim to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force while supporting the government’s vision of
Modern warfare is no longer confined to land, sea and air. Space has emerged as a critical strategic domain where satellites provide nations with the intelligence, communication and navigation capabilities needed to protect their interests. For India, military satellites have become indispensable assets that strengthen national security, improve battlefield awareness and support the operations of
India has taken another significant step towards strengthening its defence research ecosystem. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has released the Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026), a revised framework designed to improve the efficiency, speed and accountability of defence research and development. The new policy empowers various levels within the Defence Research and Development Organisation
In modern warfare, speed can determine victory. The ability to rapidly deploy troops, equipment and humanitarian assistance to remote border regions has become a critical element of national security. For India, this challenge is particularly significant along the Himalayan frontier with China. To strengthen its operational readiness, the Indian Air Force has modernised and expanded
Every victory in war has a defining moment. For India during the 1999 Kargil War, that moment was the Battle of Tololing. Fought in the rugged mountains of Ladakh, the battle marked the first major breakthrough for Indian forces against Pakistani intruders occupying strategic heights along the National Highway connecting Srinagar and Leh. Twenty-seven years
In an age of advanced drones, precision-guided missiles and artificial intelligence, geography continues to play a decisive role in warfare. Nowhere is this more evident than in mountain warfare, where terrain, weather and logistics often determine the outcome of military operations. Mountain warfare remains one of the most demanding forms of combat. High altitudes, extreme
Modern warfare is increasingly dominated by threats from the air. Fighter aircraft, drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles can strike targets with little warning. To defend against these threats, nations invest heavily in sophisticated air defence systems. For India, air defence is a critical pillar of national security. Surrounded by a complex strategic environment and
Introduction India has signed a defence deal with the United States to procure Excalibur precision-guided artillery rounds worth approximately ₹300 crore. While the deal may appear small in financial terms, its strategic value is far greater—especially in the context of modern warfare, where precision and speed matter more than volume. India’s defence modernisation is part
Introduction Modern warfare is increasingly shaped by systems that are small, mobile and difficult to detect. Among these, drones have emerged as one of the most disruptive technologies in recent conflicts. Unmanned aerial systems now influence surveillance, reconnaissance, targeting and even direct attacks. Their relatively low cost and growing accessibility have made them important tools
