NEW DELHI, Aug. 8 -- The Indian Army has significantly enhanced its capabilities in cyber warfare, electronic warfare, information operations, and electromagnetic spectrum management, strengthening its capacity to conduct operations across the non-kinetic domain, the defence ministry informed a Parliamentary panel that tabled its report in both houses on Friday. It is also integrating the counter-drone capabilities of the three services to maximise operational effectiveness. "Dedicated cyber units focus on securing critical networks and conducting cyber operations. Electronic Warfare units are being equipped with advanced systems for spectrum dominance and the Indian Army is integrating counter-drone capabilities across all stakeholders to establish a unified counter-unmanned aerial system grid," the ministry told the Parliamentary standing committee on defence. Drone and counter-drone warfare was in the spotlight during Operation Sindoor, the four-day military clash between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack last year. To be sure, India is preparing to initiate far-reaching military reforms to ensure its armed forces are ready for future battlefield challenges. Information operations have been refined to counter adversarial narratives in the cognitive domain, the panel was told. "Emphasis on indigenous technology, artificial intelligence and specialised training is ensuring readiness to address the evolving challenges of hybrid warfare in a comprehensive and integrated manner." htc...