Guest Editorial

Defence reform is not an episodic administrative exercise but a continuous process of adapting military institutions, doctrines, technologies and industrial capabilities to the changing character of warfare. For India, this imperative has acquired particular urgency amid contested borders, the prospect of simultaneous threats, hybrid warfare and rapid technological advancements. The Ministry of Defence’s designation of 2025 as the Year of Reforms provided an opportunity to consolidate earlier initiatives, address persistent institutional challenges and establish a coherent framework for transforming India’s defence preparedness over the coming decade.