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India’s future wars will be AI and cyber driven, Air Marshal Dixit warns MSMEs
Politics
Published on 14 May 2026
The biggest shift isn’t fighter jets
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit says India’s next phase of military strength depends on AI, cyber warfare and drones, not just conventional platforms. He also urges MSMEs to position themselves as long-term national security partners, pointing to a massive ₹10 lakh crore opportunity within the expanding defence ecosystem as modernization accelerates.
- Future combat capability will hinge on AI, cyber warfare and drones
- Traditional fighter platforms are not enough for modern conflicts
- MSMEs are urged to become long-term defence ecosystem partners
- Defence growth could unlock a ₹10 lakh crore opportunity
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