Mhow: At a time when modern warfare is rapidly evolving beyond traditional domains, participants of the Joint Operations Course for Advanced Professionals (JOCAP) engaged in an in-depth discussion on cyber operations and defence space capabilities during a recent session at the Army War College (AWC), Mhow.
The session, described by attendees as both ‘enriching’ and forward-looking, brought together military professionals and domain experts to explore the growing significance of multi-domain operations in future conflicts. Representatives from Indian Army, Indian Navy, and strategic think tanks contributed to the deliberations.
Central to the discussions was the increasing integration of cyber and space as critical theatres of warfare. Experts highlighted how cyber operations, ranging from information warfare to infrastructure disruption, are becoming decisive factors in shaping battlefield outcomes. Simultaneously, the militarisation of space, including satellite surveillance, communication networks, and anti-satellite capabilities, is redefining strategic advantages among nations.
Officials from Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) and Army Training Command (ARTRAC) emphasized the need for jointness and interoperability across services. They underscored that future conflicts will demand seamless coordination between land, sea, air, cyber, and space domains, a concept often referred to as ‘multi-domain operations.’
Participants also examined the challenges inherent in this transformation. These include securing critical digital infrastructure, ensuring resilience against cyberattacks, maintaining situational awareness in space, and developing doctrines that can keep pace with rapidly advancing technologies.
The session at AWC reflects a broader shift within India’s defence establishment toward preparing its officers for the complexities of next-generation warfare. By fostering dialogue between practitioners and experts, the JOCAP program aims to equip military leaders with the strategic foresight required in an increasingly contested and technologically driven security environment.
As geopolitical competition intensifies, such initiatives signal India’s intent to remain agile and adaptive in the face of emerging threats that transcend conventional battlefields.
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Dr Rajesh Jauhri is a Journalist with an experience of over 25 years in Indian and foreign media, a Social Scientist, an Ac-complished Author, a Political & Strategic Analyst, a Marksman (Rifle & Pistol), an Orator, a Thinker and an Educationist. He holds a Ph.D. degree on “Impact of colonial heritage on Indian police”. He runs an NGO dedicated to the social and eco-nomic uplift of tribal communities in MP and two decades back, he established a school in a village of Indore district, providing education and moral values to children belonging to underprivileged and minority families. Has received multiple awards in various fields.
