Integration With Broader Defence Architecture The Indian debate is evolving in tandem with the recently announced Sudarshan Chakra Mission, which aims to combine the Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) with an integrated, indigenous rocket force capable of both air defence and precision counter strikes—akin to Israel’s Iron Dome but with a distinctly offensive dimension. This integration is designed to create seamless, real-time operational networks for “non-contact” warfare, offering both defensive and offensive reach across domains. Transition Challenges And Ongoing Discussion Major institutional changes—including transfer of assets, revised operational doctrines, new command structures, and alignment with jointness reforms—will be necessary. Realignment
First Published: Aug 11 2025 | 7:20 PM IST