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Thursday, April 9, 2026
TopicModern warfare

Topic: modern warfare

$35K kamikaze drone modelled on Tehran’s own Shahed design—all about LUCAS, deployed by US against Iran

In what CENTCOM called a first, Washington used these one-way attack drones during Operation Epic Fury against Iranian targets.

India has moved beyond Huntington’s theory in modern war. It’s time to accept reality

Military reforms in many countries are inspired by the US’s Goldwater-Nichols Department of Defence Reorganisation Act of 1986 (GNA). For some, the Act is a gold standard for military reforms.

CISC Air Marshal Dixit sums up Op Sindoor lessons—traditional battlefield ideas ‘irrelevant’

CISC Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit says modern surveillance must allow military to detect, track & identify threats while still in staging areas, airfields or bases deep in enemy territory.

Area denial is how India can counter China’s 300 stealth fighters, Pakistan’s possible J-35s

China’s rapid military modernisation is altering the regional power balance to the detriment of India’s security. India needs to pivot toward a multi-domain defence strategy.

How Automatic Target Tracker & Digital Ballistic Computer will give Army’s T-90 tanks the edge

DAC has paved way for procurement of this tech, which will enable tanks to track & hit targets with more precision. As of now, T-90 tanks are positioned manually to hit targets.

How ‘graveyard’ of Russian tanks in Ukraine is upending armour doctrines worldwide & for India

Decimation of Russian tanks suggests heavy armour is no longer enough to dominate the battlefield. The 2nd of a 3-part series on lessons for India’s military from the Ukraine war.

As drones usher in new era of warfare, India’s growing UAV industry begins to take flight

With a growing indigenous base of drone manufacturers and exporters, and incentives from government, industry sentiment is bullish. However, some concerns remain. 

Modern wars need tech edge. Army’s Integrated Battle Groups will be toothless without it

In the IBGs, third-generation anti-tank and air defence weapons, and loiter ammunition must be available down to unit level.

Govt looking into reports that China tracking 10,000 Indians via ‘hybrid warfare’ firm

A report in The Indian Express suggests China may be employing hybrid warfare — using non-military measures to gain an edge over rivals — against India.

Gen Naravane’s Chanakya neeti for future wars will require India to spend money smartly

Instead of more equipment for a conventional war, India should add modern warfare capabilities that US, China, Russia and UK are already testing.

On Camera

India has enough coal stocks to meet power demand, says govt as war pushes up mining costs

LPG supply eased for more industries, govt says coal gasification is next growth avenue. Centre welcomes US-Iran ceasefire but asks Indians to leave Iran.

Western theatre against Pakistan to be headed by IAF, Northern theatre under Army to focus on China

India's military to get Vice Chief of Defence Staff along with one Theatre Commander from each of three services, it is learnt.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.