Reimagining Defence Doctrine: The Shift from Platform-Centricity to Network-Centric Warfare
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At the 'Tarang Shakti 2026' exercise, the Defence Minister emphasized a strategic pivot towards indigenous technological integration, prioritizing speed and information superiority over mere hardware accumulation.
The 'Tarang Shakti 2026' exercise has served as a crucible for defining India's future military doctrine. Amidst a rapidly evolving global security landscape, the Defence Minister’s address underscored a paradigm shift: modern combat effectiveness is no longer measured primarily by the sheer volume of military platforms—such as aircraft or naval vessels—but rather by the agility of the 'OODA' loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act).
For an emerging power like India, the reliance on imported platforms is increasingly seen as a strategic vulnerability. The emphasis has now shifted toward 'indigenization of intelligence'—a move to ensure that critical military software, sensor fusion, and data-link technologies are developed within the domestic ecosystem. This approach recognizes that in future conflicts, the side that can integrate fragmented data points across the tri-services into a unified, actionable picture will hold the decisive advantage.
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