India plans to strengthen nuclear deterrence, drone warfare capabilities , Pg12

Key Highlights:

• India is reinforcing its nuclear deterrence and expanding drone warfare capabilities under the Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap (TPCR-2025).
• The plan includes measures for nuclear command-and-control infrastructure, radiation detection tools, and mobile decontamination units.
• The Army requires stealth remotely piloted aircraft with ranges up to 1,500 km and altitudes of 60,000 feet.
• TPCR-2025 envisions adaptive jamming systems and electronic denial bubbles with a 15 km radius to neutralize hostile drone attacks.

Detailed Insights:

• The TPCR-2025 aims to sustain credible nuclear deterrence through survivability systems and advanced delivery platforms.
• Unmanned ground vehicles for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) reconnaissance are planned to protect against potential nuclear or chemical fallout.
• The stealth drones would carry electronic warfare payloads, nuclear, biological, and chemical detection equipment, and guide artillery fire.
• Loitering munitions designed for precision strikes with artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled targeting and reusable warhead systems are emphasized.
• Integrated surveillance and targeting drones are expected to enhance the battlefield capabilities of mechanised forces.
• The initiatives align with the government’s push for self-reliance in defence production by reducing dependence on foreign imports.
• This roadmap signals a strategic shift towards integrated deterrence, combining nuclear resilience, electronic warfare, and unmanned strike platforms.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Nuclear Deterrence: A military strategy aimed at preventing an adversary from attacking by ensuring that any attack would be met with an overwhelming response.
• Electronic Warfare: Military actions involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deny, or deceive the enemy while protecting friendly forces.
• Loitering Munitions: Airborne weapon systems that loiter around the target area for some time, searching for targets, and attack once a target is located.