Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Electromagnetic spectrum key to battlefield dominance, experts say
Experts say that the electromagnetic spectrum is very important in modern warfare.
It's not just an extra help, but a key factor in winning battles.
This is because future wars will be faster and more complex.
The Indian defence forces need to focus on this area to stay ahead.
They talked about this at an event called 'DESCOM 2026' in New Delhi.
They also mentioned a recent operation called 'Operation Sindoor' where electronic warfare was used a lot.
The experts said that India needs to make its own advanced warfare systems and reduce the time it takes to go from making something in a lab to using it in battle.
There's also a new fund for research and development in this area.
Electromagnetic spectrum is a critical domain of warfare, alongside traditional domains like land, air, sea, cyber, and space.
Modern warfare is driven by rapid advancements in digital technologies, autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, and network and operations.
Electronic Warfare was extensively employed during 'Operation Sindoor' for jamming and GPS spoofing.
India needs to focus on indigenization and reduce the gap between laboratory, production, and battlefield.
A new RDI (Research, Development and Innovation) Fund has been launched by the government to support deep-tech funding.
- Who
- Experts, Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty, Lt Gen Vivek Dogra, Ashok Atluri
- What
- Electromagnetic spectrum is a critical domain of warfare, alongside traditional domains like land, air, sea, cyber, and space
- When
- During the 'DESCOM 2026' event
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To achieve battlefield dominance in modern warfare, which is driven by rapid advancements in digital technologies and other fields
- Event
- DESCOM 2026
- Key Speaker
- Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty
- Operation Mentioned
- Operation Sindoor
- Key Concept
- SSS mantra (Sense, Secure, Strike)
- Technologies Mentioned
- Digital technologies, autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, network and operations
- Indigenization Efforts
- Focus on reducing gap between laboratory, production, and battlefield
- Funding
- New RDI (Research, Development and Innovation) Fund launched by the government
