The Iran War brought to the fore the changing nature of warfare in the 21st century. Wars are no longer fought only on the ground, but also in control rooms. Drones are changing the way countries conduct counterattacks. Artificial intelligence helps generals make faster military decisions. At the India Today Conclave 2026, a panel comprising Smita Shah, President of the Drone Federation of India (DFI), Lt Gen Raj Shukla (Retd) and Nikunj Parashar, Founder of Sagar Defense Engineering, says India needs to do a lot more to make a name for itself on the world stage. To find out what India needs to do to improve its modern warfare, watch the full discussion.
