Defence Minister Visits Army War College at Mhow, Highlights Unconventional Warfare Challenges
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Defence Minister's visit to Army War College, Mhow, Madhya Pradesh |
| Key Challenges | - Information warfare, AI-based warfare, proxy warfare, electromagnetic warfare, space warfare, cyber-attacks- Hybrid warfare and Greyzone warfare- Dominance in electronic chip production and monopolies on rare earth materials |
| Role of Mhow Training Centres | - Crucial for preparing the Indian Army for modern threats- Known for military excellence for over 200 years- Provides high-level training to officers from all branches of the military |
| Integration Among Forces | - Government focuses on increasing integration and jointness among the Army, Navy, and Air Force |
| Vision for India | - Aims to become a developed nation by 2047- Military upgrading with modern weapons and exporting domestically manufactured equipment |
| Defence Minister's Visit Activities | - Visited Bhim Janm Bhoomi memorial, paid tribute to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar- Praised Dr. Ambedkar as a symbol of selfless service, social equality, and empowerment |
| Grey-zone Warfare | - Conflict below the threshold of conventional war- Tactics include cyberattacks, economic coercion, and proxy conflicts- Blurs lines between peace and conflict, posing challenges to international security |