Category: Defence

New Delhi: In the 21st century, warfare is no longer confined to land, sea, air, and space. The digital domain has emerged as the fifth battlefield where nations compete for strategic advantage. Cyberwarfare—attacks conducted through digital networks to disrupt, damage, or spy on another nation’s infrastructure—has become one of the most critical elements of modern security. For a rapidly digitizing country like India, the question of cyber preparedness is both urgent and complex. India today hosts one of the world’s largest digital ecosystems, with millions of citizens relying on online…

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New Delhi: Biological warfare—the use of pathogens or toxins to cause illness or death in humans, animals, or plants—has long been a shadowy but real concern in global security. While the world has made significant strides in medicine and biotechnology, these same advances have also raised questions about the potential misuse of biological science. As we move deeper into the 21st century, many experts believe that the risk of biowarfare has not disappeared; in fact, it may be evolving in new and complex ways. A Historical Perspective Biological warfare is…

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New Delhi: India’s strategic environment has become increasingly complex in the 21st century. With evolving threats along its borders, expanding geopolitical ambitions, and the rapid militarization of advanced technologies worldwide, India must strengthen its defence capabilities to secure its national interests. Becoming a defence superpower requires not only military strength but also technological innovation, industrial capacity, and strategic influence. Here are ten major steps that could help India achieve that goal. 1. Strengthening Indigenous Defence Manufacturing The foundation of any defence superpower lies in a strong domestic defence industry. India…

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New Delhi: Over the past decade, land warfare has undergone a profound transformation driven by technological innovation, geopolitical shifts, and evolving military doctrines. Traditional images of large armored divisions clashing across battlefields are increasingly being replaced by highly networked forces, autonomous systems, precision weapons, and hybrid warfare tactics. The conflicts of the 2010s and 2020s—from Russo-Ukrainian War to battles against extremist groups in the Middle East—have revealed how rapidly the character of ground combat is changing. From Mass Armies to Network-Centric Warfare For most of the 20th century, land warfare…

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New Delhi: The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping nearly every sector of modern society—from healthcare and finance to education and entertainment. Yet perhaps no area will be affected more profoundly than warfare. As nations race to integrate AI into their military systems, the nature of conflict itself may undergo a fundamental transformation. From autonomous weapons and predictive intelligence to cyber warfare and battlefield robotics, AI has the potential to redefine how wars are fought, won, and even prevented. At its core, AI refers to computer systems capable…

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Lucknow: The Indian Army’s Central Command hosted its first Strategic Communication Conclave in Lucknow on March 7, 2026, bringing together nearly 500 participants to deliberate on the evolving role of strategic communication in national security. The conclave was held at the Surya Auditorium in the Lucknow Cantonment and featured a series of expert sessions and panel discussions focusing on the challenges and opportunities in the emerging information domain. Participants included senior military officers from the Central Command, communication professionals from government and private sectors, senior diplomats, strategic affairs experts, and…

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New Delhi: The evolving global security environment, marked by multiple conflicts and geopolitical rivalries, is significantly influencing India’s strategic, economic, and diplomatic landscape. From the Russia–Ukraine War to the ongoing Israel–Hamas War, and rising tensions in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait, the world is witnessing a renewed era of great-power competition. These conflicts collectively form what many analysts describe as a “global theatre of war,” where regional crises intersect with global strategic interests. As a rising power and a key actor in the Indo-Pacific, India is inevitably affected…

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New Delhi/ Washington: The international system is undergoing one of its most turbulent phases since the end of the Cold War. A series of ongoing conflicts, strategic rivalries, and shifting alliances are reshaping the balance of power across continents. From the war in Ukraine to tensions in West Asia, and from maritime competition in the South China Sea to rising geopolitical rivalry in the Indo-Pacific, global power equations are being recalibrated in profound ways. The post–Cold War era was largely defined by the dominance of the United States and the…

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New Delhi | The Indian Air Force is preparing for a large-scale air combat exercise near the Pakistan border, with India issuing a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) reserving airspace from March 5 to March 12. The temporary restriction will close the designated airspace to civilian flights for eight days to ensure safe conduct of the military drills. According to officials, the reserved airspace lies in the southern sector of the India–Pakistan border, particularly around the desert regions of Rajasthan and Sindh. The move has reportedly triggered heightened vigilance in Pakistan, with…

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New Delhi | The Government of India has signed two major defence contracts worth ₹5,083 crore to strengthen maritime security and air defence capabilities. The agreements include the procurement of ALH Mk-III (Maritime Role) for the Indian Coast Guard and VL-Shtil air defence missiles for the Indian Navy. Modern Helicopters for the Coast Guard The larger share of the deal—worth about ₹2,901 crore—covers the purchase of six twin-engine ALH Mk-III (Maritime Role) helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited under the Atmanirbhar Bharat framework. The helicopters fall under the Buy (Indian–IDDM) category, indicating…

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