US defense experts have drawn attention to India’s recent Operation Sindoor as a model for American military modernization, following new analyses published on July 31, 2025. Urban warfare authorities John Spencer and Vincent Viola, in their influential piece “India’s Wake-Up Call: Why US Defense Reform Must Match the Speed of Modern War,” argue that the US should emulate India’s rapid defense reforms and focus on speed, adaptability, and indigenous capability. Citing India’s successful deployment of homegrown technologies like BrahMos missiles and Akashteer systems during the targeted strikes against terror camps in Pakistan on May 7, these experts highlight how the decade-long Make in India initiative fundamentally shifted India’s military effectiveness and deterrence. Recent government declarations dubbing 2025 the “Year of Reforms” emphasize further technological advancement, joint theater commands, and streamlined procurement to enable agile, multi-domain responses. The analysts warn that as global threats become more complex, the US must urgently rebuild its defense industrial base for rapid production and real-time integration of battlefield lessons—challenges India’s experience has demonstrated can be overcome through decisive policy and investment.