10  Theaterisation of Critical Assets. Efforts will continue towards Theaterisation (Inter and Intra Service) of all critical assets (ISR, Long Range Vectors, Aviation, Air Defence and Logistics) for optimum application in future conflicts. A concerted effort will be made to enhance the combat potential of the ground forces by procuring Attack Helicopters, dependent on terrain, so as to counter the adversary.  Information Warfare (IW). Indian Army will develop capabilities to prosecute Information Warfare Operations over the entire spectrum of conflict as well as in ‘No War No Peace’ scenario, with the aim to achieve full spectrum information dominance over the adversary.  Cyber Warfare (CW). Cyberspace will be the new dimension of warfare and will be a key battle winning factor in future conflicts. While developing Cyber Warfare capabilities, all elements/ forces must retain the capability to fight through a disruptive Cyber Warfare domain/ environment. The Indian Army will upgrade existing Cyber Warfare capabilities with the objective to develop cyber deterrence and defence capabilities, while simultaneously devising means of eliminating such threats.  Electronic Warfare (EW). We shall continue to develop a span of Electronic Warfare eco-systems to upgrade operational focus, equipping and skilling. Our Electronic Warfare capabilities shall evolve into full spectrum, electro-optical dominance to include capabilities in Communication Intelligence (COMINT), Electronic Intelligence (ELINT), interception, jamming, spoofing and deception. To contain proxy war, endeavours will continue to degrade the communication capabilities of terrorists/ insurgents and enhance our technical prowess to combat the impact of radicalisation/ alienation.  Psychological Warfare (Psy W). Psychological Warfare will be used to promote own objectives and the Indian Army shall graduate to a state where mass media becomes an organic part of future operations. Social Media, which has emerged as a powerful tool for Public Information and Perception Management, will also be used meaningfully and responsibly to yield desired dividends.

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