Madhya Pradesh

• 31 Dec 2024

Defence Minister Visit to Army War College at Mhow

Why in News? 

Recently, the Union Defence Minister visited the Army War College, Mhow in Madhya Pradesh. He pointed out ‘unconventional methods’ of warfare as new challenges before the nation. 

 Key Points 

• Challenges in Modern Warfare: 
  • New forms of warfare such as information warfare, AI-based warfare, proxy warfare, electro-magnetic warfare, space warfare, and cyber-attacks are emerging as major challenges. 
  • Dominance in electronic chip production and monopolies on rare earth materials are also contributing to these challenges. 
  • Hybrid warfare and Greyzone warfare further complicate security concerns. 
• Role of Mhow Training Centres: 
  • In this complex environment, it is crucial for the Indian Army to remain well-trained and equipped for all potential threats. 
  • The training centres in Mhow play a significant role in preparing the forces for these modern challenges. 
  • Mhow has been known for its military excellence for over 200 years, making its training centres vital to the Army’s preparedness. 
• Integration and Jointness Among Forces: 
  • The government is focused on increasing integration and jointness among the three military branches. 
  • This approach aims to better equip the forces to handle future challenges. 
  • Mhow Cantonment offers high-level training to officers from all branches of the military. 
• Vision for India's Development: 
  • India’s goal is to become a developed nation by 2047, viewing the current period as a time of transition. 
  • The Indian military is continuously upgrading with modern weapons, not only equipping its own forces but also exporting domestically manufactured equipment to other countries. 
• Defence Minister’s Visit: 
  • The Defence Minister visited the Bhim Janm Bhoomi memorial dedicated to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, where he paid tribute to the architect of the Indian Constitution. 
  • He praised Dr. Ambedkar as a symbol of selfless service, dedicated to social equality and empowerment. 

 Grey-zone Warfare  

• It refers to a form of conflict characterised by actions that fall below the threshold of conventional war but are intended to achieve strategic objectives through ambiguity, deniability, and coercion. 
• In grey-zone warfare, adversaries employ tactics such as cyberattacks, economic coercion, and proxy conflicts to achieve their goals without directly engaging in open warfare.  
• It blurs the lines between peace and conflict, posing significant challenges to international security and stability.