Raghav JhunjhunwalaAIR 4 · CSE 2025 · 151 wordsTheir whole copy
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Hybrid warfare goes beyond the conventional warfare challenges by incorporating latest and multidimensional engagements to gain 'Asymmetric Advantage' over opponent. India's efforts towards Hybrid warfare
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Navy [HYBRID] [Cyber & Digital] [AI] [Space] [Narrative & DisInfo]
India's efforts towards Hybrid warfare
(1) post of CDS: uniform command flow.
(2) Impetus to Theatre command for 'jointness' of operations.
(3) Engaging & preparedness @ diff verticals:
3.1 Space: mission SHAKTI (A-SAT) capabilities.
3.2 Narrative warfare: DRDO's NETRA
3.3 AI integration: Ex: IACCS (Air Defence)
3.4 Cyber readiness
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(NTRO, CERT-In)
way forward to Hybrid Threats
| CONVENTIONAL | Emerging domain |
|---|---|
| (1) overall ↑se Budget to 2.5-3% (Shekatkar co.) | (1) Academia-Industry-collab (Build upon i-DEX) |
| (2) Hardware compatibility Ex: India lacks 5th Gen Aircraft | (2) AI penetration to pre-empt threat perception |
| (3) Promote Defence Indigenization | (3) & potential Escalation ladder. |
Thus; due to hostile neighbours and ongoing geopolitical churn, it is imperative to invest @ Hybrid capabilities.