The Indian armed forces have adapted to changing warfare scenarios from "summary" of India's Wars by Arjun Subramaniam
The Indian armed forces have shown a remarkable ability to evolve and respond to the changing nature of warfare over the years. From conventional conflicts to asymmetric threats, they have demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in their strategies and tactics. In the early years after independence, the armed forces were primarily focused on conventional warfare, with a heavy emphasis on large-scale mechanized operations. However, as the nature of warfare evolved and new threats emerged, they had to adapt to new challenges. The 1965 and 1971 wars with Pakistan highlighted the importance of air power and the need for joint operations among the different branches of the armed forces. The lessons learned from these conflicts led to the development of new doctrines and the modernization of the armed forces. The Kargil conflict in 1999 was another turn...
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