News Today Logo

Posted 06 Apr 2024

2 min read

  •  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 ArmyNavy, and Air Force.
  • Tags :
  • Chief of Defence Staff
  • Changing Nature of War
Watch News Today
Width resize handle
Height resize handle

Search Notes

Filter Notes

No notes yet

Create your first note to get started.

No notes found

Try adjusting your search criteria.

Subscribe for Premium Features