General Anil Chauhan Releases New Joint Doctrines for Enhanced Cyberspace and Amphibious Operations

In a significant development aimed at strengthening national security and enhancing integrated military operations, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, along with leaders of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, today unveiled the Joint Doctrines for Cyberspace Operations and Amphibious Operations in the nation's capital.

This strategic initiative represents a pivotal shift in India's defense posture, designed to improve cooperation among the three military branches, ensuring efficient and rapid responses in the cyber and maritime arenas.

The Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations provides a detailed strategy for cyber defense and offense, underscoring the growing role of cyberspace in modern military strategies. It highlights the imperative of synchronized planning and execution of cyber operations, a priority given the 66% surge in cyberattacks on defense systems as noted by the Indian Council of World Affairs.

Similarly, the Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations underscores the critical aspects of joint force deployment, rapid transference, and the synergy between maritime and land operations. Against the backdrop of escalating regional tensions and China's expanding amphibious capabilities, identified by a RAND Corporation study, the Indian Armed Forces aim to strengthen deterrence and project power in the Indian Ocean. This doctrine supports coordinated training and mission planning across services, enhancing India's capacity for complex amphibious missions.

Both doctrines establish a unified framework and common language for joint operations, advancing the broader goals of theater-level integration and modernization. These doctrines are now publicly accessible through official military outlets, promoting transparency and a deeper understanding of India's advancing defense strategies.

Defense experts have praised the introduction of these doctrines as both timely and progressive. They are anticipated to greatly enhance India's readiness in facing hybrid threats, grey zone conflicts, and conventional military challenges within an increasingly competitive strategic landscape.