Ministry of Defence
प्रविष्टि तिथि: 03 NOV 2026 6:10PM by PIB Delhi
The two-day seminar on “Cyber-Enabled Cognitive Warfare”, organised by the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) under the aegis of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), concluded in New Delhi on November 03, 2026. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, delivered a special address and emphasised the importance of synergised and coordinated functioning among all stakeholders to enhance operational efficacy and situational awareness.
The second day of the seminar focused on evolving approaches to deterrence in the cyber-enabled cognitive domain, with particular emphasis on the credibility of response options training, simulation and capacity building, alongside digital governance, ethical considerations and legal frameworks for addressing emerging threats. The deliberations were held on the convergence of cyber capabilities, Artificial Intelligence, information manipulation and psychological influence, and the challenges they pose to national security. Discussions also highlighted issues relating to attribution, strategic signalling, coordinated responses and the development of institutional capabilities to counter hostile activities in the cognitive domain.
The seminar underscored the need for a coordinated, multi-domain approach to national security, recognising that cyber-enabled cognitive threats extend beyond conventional technological vulnerabilities to influence perceptions, decision-making and institutional trust. The deliberations aimed to strengthen joint and inter-agency understanding, foster collaboration among defence, government, scientific and academic communities, and contribute towards developing effective capabilities and response frameworks to address the evolving security environment.
The seminar featured a special address by General Anil Chauhan (Retd), former Chief of Defence Staff and Director, Vivekananda International Foundation. The seminar brought together stakeholders from the defence forces, government, academia, technology and media to deliberate on emerging challenges in the cognitive domain and explore strategies to strengthen national preparedness through deterrence, inter-agency coordination and capacity building.
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