Chief of Defence Staff General highlighted the need to adapt to the changing character of war

Posted 06 Apr 2024

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Changing nature of warfare
- Traditionally, warfare was defined by direct, kinetic military engagements.
- However, 21st century marked emergence of more complex and subtle form of conflict known as 5th Generation War (5GW).

5GW is conducted primarily through various non-kinetics forms of warfare. Such as: -
- Cyber Warfare: Involves actions to attack and attempt to damage another nation's computers or information networks through computer viruses or denial-of-service attacks.
- Psychological Operations: involves planned use of propaganda etc. to influence opinions, emotions, and behavior of opposition groups.
- Hybrid Warfare: It refers to a military strategy that blends conventional warfare with other influencing methods, such as fake news, diplomacy, etc.
- Other emerging challenges of warfare: Impact of Disruptive technologies like Artificial Intelligence, drones, nuclear, space war, etc.

Indian Initiative taken in tackling
- Strategic Forces Command (SFC): To control, manage and administer nuclear forces.
- DRDO Young Scientists' Laboratories: To provide solutions in advanced technology areas of warfare.
- Defence Cyber Agency to protect Defence Forces Information and Communication Technology assets.
- Defence Space Agency to integrate space assets from Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.

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