The Indian Armed Forces have recently enhanced their cybersecurity framework with the formal release of the Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations, unveiled by Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan during the Chiefs of Staff Committee meeting on August 7, 2025. This doctrine establishes a comprehensive, unified approach to protecting national cyberspace interests by integrating offensive and defensive cyber capabilities across the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Emphasizing real-time intelligence integration, threat-informed planning, and resilience building, it marks a strategic shift towards deeper jointness and operational synergy among the services. A hallmark of the doctrine is its strong focus on public-private partnerships, advocating structured collaboration with private enterprises, research institutions, and academia to co-develop advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. This partnership model goes beyond conventional procurement, aiming to nurture indigenous startups and ensure secure, homegrown supply chains for military cyber systems. The doctrine’s declassification underscores India’s commitment to transparency and wider dissemination of modern warfighting concepts amid growing regional cyber threats. Alongside cyberspace operations, the armed forces also released a Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations, emphasizing interoperability and rapid response to maritime challenges, particularly in the Indian Ocean region. These initiatives are part of a broader modernization and joint doctrine development drive under Gen Chauhan’s leadership, preparing India’s military for multifaceted future threats in the cyber and multi-domain warfare landscape. Public access to these doctrines reflects India’s commitment to building a resilient, integrated defense posture through collaboration across government and private sectors.