“The next war, of which we are looking at, may happen soon, and we have prepared accordingly,” says Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Indian Army Research Cell in Madras, Dwivedi explained that the nature of conflict has fundamentally changed. The battles of tomorrow won’t just be fought with bullets and bombs. Instead, they will unfold in the “non-kinetic quadrant,” a domain where technology, civil preparedness, and public engagement are just as critical as conventional military action.
He stressed that this “non-kinetic” war is one that must be fought together. Dwivedi underscored the importance of this shift, stating, “It is not the military alone which will be fighting. Let me assure you very clearly on this issue.” This new reality means that from a scientist developing a drone to a citizen participating in an information campaign, everyone has a part to play.
