From battlefield innovation to defence autonomy, how India is preparing for future wars | exclusive

In a wide-ranging conversation, Vikash Mishra reflects on India’s evolving military doctrine, the decisive role of drones and missiles in Operation Sindoor, and how modern India-Pakistan warfare is being redefined by technology. From his early journey under scientific mentorship to India’s 2030 defence goals, the interview offers a rare inside view of how battlefield experience, policy execution and indigenous innovation are shaping India’s future wars.