Dutta, Abhinav

Abstract: It is being widely debated that the revolution in science and technology and its role in military strategy would prove to be game changers in international politics and in the dynamics of international affairs. The impact of science and technology is such that they have provided enough scope for increasing military deterrence and its ever-increasing role in the security calculus of a nation is being widely recognised. Newly emerging defence technologies have been instrumental in changing the modes of warfare and it is believed that technological sophistication shall help states to achieve superiority for defence and security and for power positioning in international affairs. New enabling technologies such as information technology, robotics, artificial intelligence, advances in sensors, precision guidance and satellite systems are believed to be offering a range of new capabilities for offence and defence and therefore, an analytical study on the role of technology in a country’s strategic defence and security doctrines, while especially considering Indian national priorities, would become essential. Full text available here.