11  Techno-Centric Environment. The Indian Army will continue to modernise to fight in a techno-centric combat environment which is likely to emerge in futuristic conflict scenarios due to revolution in key technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Nano Technology, HighEnergy Lasers, Directed Energy Weapons, Hypersonic Weapons etc so as to cater for high technology threat of Swarm Attacks including Drones, Laser and Pulsed Microwave Weapon Systems and Injection of False Information.  Space Warfare. Continuous surveillance of our borders by developing and employment of satellites, to provide accurate inputs for planning of operations, mitigation of threats and integration of space based assets with ground based weapon platforms will be a priority area for development. Development of micro satellites, lighter and greater capacity transponders, manoeuvrable and intelligent outer space satellites, with short life spans which can be launched ‘on demand’ basis, will be the essential future requirements for the Army.  Special Forces Capability. Special Forces shall be equipped, structured and trained to ensure their application in multiple employment opportunities for exponential gains, to achieve our military objectives. Their equipment profiling, standards of training and employment strategies must form a vital component of our overall deterrence capability, both in unconventional/ conventional domains.  Force Projection Capability. India’s role as a regional security provider mandates a force projection capability to further our national security objectives. A Rapid Reaction Force comprising Integrated Battle Groups with strategic lift and amphibious capability will be an imperative for force projection operations.  Operational Readiness. A high standard of operational readiness in terms of mission capable equipment, trained personnel, logistics sustenance and availability of spares and reserves will be ensured to enable the Indian Army to prosecute operations at short notice and on multiple fronts.