Following India’s set back in Operation Sindoor, the Modi led Indian government has intensified military posture. It has also triggered escalation of conflicts in South Asia.

According to the Indian newspaper Indian Express, the Indian Army has decided to make drones a permanent weapon at the battalion level.

They further stated that after Operation Sindoor, drones are being given a central position in the Indian war strategy. Special teams are being formed to operate drones in infantry, artillery and armored units.

In addition to offensive capabilities, engineer regiments are set to receive drones for mine detection and surveillance tasks. The Indian army also upgraded their anti-drone defenses, highlighting their shift towards preparing for high-tech and modern network centric warfare.

India’s drone-based warfare system is rapidly moving towards disrupting the balance of power in the region. After the defeat in Operation Sindoor, India’s inclination towards drone network warfare started increasing.

In an attempt to recover from the set back of Operation Sindoor, the Modi government is accelerating the acquisition of advanced weaponry, signaling the shift towards more aggressive defense posture.

The new strategy by Indian army is undermining regional peace and stability. India’s new war policy is making peace in the region more fragile and uncertain, and the arms race has increased the fear of war in the region.