India’s Maritime Surveillance Is Entering a New Phase India is moving to strengthen its maritime surveillance architecture as the security environment across the Indian Ocean and wider maritime domain becomes more complex. The issue received fresh attention during the Indian Navy’s Naval Commanders’ Conference 2026, held in New Delhi from September 29 to October 1.
IAF Dronathon 2026 marks a new phase for India’s drone ecosystem as the Indian Air Force moves beyond laboratory demonstrations and begins evaluating unmanned technologies under realistic operational conditions. The first IAF Dronathon-2026 was conducted at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, from September 14 to 16, 2026. The event brought together more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the future of warfare. From autonomous drones and battlefield surveillance to cyber defence and military logistics, AI is enabling armed forces to operate faster, smarter and with greater precision. For India, AI has become a strategic priority as the country modernises its Armed Forces and strengthens indigenous defence technologies
Every day, billions of digital transactions, financial transfers, emails, video calls and cloud services depend on a network that most people never see—undersea fibre-optic cables. Although satellites play an important role in global communications, the vast majority of international internet traffic travels through these submarine cables laid across the ocean floor. For India, whose economy,
Modern conflicts are no longer limited to conventional wars fought with tanks, aircraft and missiles. Today, countries increasingly pursue their strategic objectives through methods that remain below the threshold of open warfare. This approach is known as Grey Zone Warfare. Grey zone warfare combines military, economic, cyber, political and information tools to weaken an adversary
India and Indonesia have taken a significant step towards strengthening their bilateral relationship by signing a series of defence and strategic cooperation agreements during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to Indonesia. The agreements cover defence cooperation, maritime security, digital technology, artificial intelligence (AI), critical minerals and economic collaboration. They reflect the growing importance of
Modern warfare demands speed, flexibility and coordinated operations. Traditional military formations, while effective, often require considerable time to mobilise during emergencies. To address evolving security challenges, the Indian Army is introducing Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs)—self-contained, agile combat formations designed for rapid deployment and decisive action. The IBG concept represents one of the most significant operational
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
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
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
