{"id":198221,"date":"2026-04-11T15:36:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T10:36:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/?p=198221"},"modified":"2026-04-11T15:36:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T10:36:05","slug":"india-intensifies-war-preparations-under-smart-war-doctrine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/2026\/04\/11\/india-intensifies-war-preparations-under-smart-war-doctrine.html","title":{"rendered":"India intensifies war preparations under \u201csmart war\u201d doctrine"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Srinagar: India\u2019s top military leadership has underscored an aggressive shift towards modern warfare strategies, stressing the need to prepare for so-called \u201csmart wars\u201d while maintaining readiness for conventional conflict, raising concerns about further militarization in the region.<\/p>\n

According to Kashmir Media Service, India\u2019s Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan stated that, given the country\u2019s disputed borders, New Delhi must be equipped to fight technologically advanced wars alongside traditional battles fought on land, air and sea. He described modern warfare domains such as cyber, electromagnetic spectrum and space as unpredictable and capable of creating strategic asymmetry.<\/p>\n

The remarks came during a two-day military brainstorming session titled \u2018Ran Samwad\u2019, organized by India\u2019s Ministry of Defence in Bengaluru, where senior commanders deliberated on future war strategies.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Indian Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi revealed that the army is undergoing a major transformation driven by the induction of advanced technologies. He outlined a three-phase process involving conceptual planning, structural changes and visible operational outcomes, adding that specialized units for drones, signals and cyber operations have already been established.<\/p>\n

Defence experts view these developments as part of India\u2019s broader push towards Multi-Domain Operations (MDO), integrating capabilities across land, air, sea, cyber and space. The Indian military has been conducting war-gaming exercises since 2024, while a joint doctrine introduced in August 2025 provides a unified operational framework for all three services.<\/p>\n

Analysts warn that such statements and military advancements reflect India\u2019s increasing focus on expanding its war capabilities, particularly in regions with longstanding disputes, including Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. They say the emphasis on \u201csmart wars\u201d and technological dominance could further escalate tensions and instability in South Asia.<\/p>\n

The \u2018Ran Samwad\u2019 discussions focused on preparing Indian forces for complex, multi-domain conflicts, signaling a continued shift towards high-tech warfare doctrines alongside conventional military strategies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Srinagar: India\u2019s top military leadership has underscored an aggressive shift towards modern warfare strategies, stressing the need to prepare for so-called \u201csmart wars\u201d while maintaining readiness for conventional conflict, raising concerns about further militarization in the region. According to Kashmir Media Service, India\u2019s Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan stated that, given the country\u2019s disputed …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":167503,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-198221","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-indian-occupied-jammu-and-kashmir"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t