Background
Overview
This concept is crucial for understanding India's national security challenges, its defence modernization efforts, and the evolving dynamics of warfare in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly concerning its relationship with China. It touches upon strategic autonomy, military doctrine, and technological self-reliance.
Conventional missile deterrence is a key aspect of modern military strategy, where a nation's credible conventional missile capabilities are used to dissuade an adversary from initiating or escalating a conflict. For India, developing a robust conventional missile strategy and a dedicated 'rocket force' is crucial for national security, particularly in response to evolving geopolitical challenges and the missile capabilities of its neighbours.