New Delhi, June 17, 2026: In a significant recognition of contemporary strategic thought and national security discourse, Information Warfare: Battleground of the Digital Age authored by Rahul Pandit was presented to General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), during a special interaction featuring a collection of notable publications focused on military excellence, national security, leadership, and emerging security challenges.
The occasion was highlighted by the official Public Information Directorate of the Indian Army (ADG PI), which acknowledged the contribution of the book towards understanding the evolving nature of modern conflict in the digital era.
In its official communication, the Indian Army noted that Information Warfare: Battleground of the Digital Age examines the changing character of warfare in the digital domain, highlighting challenges posed by misinformation, cyber threats and psychological operations, while offering perspectives on safeguarding national interests in an increasingly interconnected world.
The book explores how information has emerged as a strategic instrument of national power, influencing military operations, public opinion, geopolitical competition and national security decision-making. It examines contemporary threats arising from cyber warfare, disinformation campaigns, social media manipulation, cognitive warfare, artificial intelligence and information operations conducted by both state and non-state actors.
The book was featured alongside several distinguished publications, including The Sports Legends of Defence Services & CAPF (Vol I & II) by Smt Vaneeta Vaid, India’s Water Security – Threats, Strategies and Solutions by Major General Akash Kaushik, Echoes From Academy Lines by Lieutenant Colonel Herald Ford Mochari, and Defence Reimagined: 33 Domains to Revolutionise National Security by Shivam Arya.
The presentation of these publications reflects the growing importance of intellectual discourse and strategic thought in addressing the evolving security challenges confronting the nation. The selected works collectively cover a broad spectrum of themes including military leadership, national security, defence innovation, water security, sports excellence in the Armed Forces and the impact of emerging technologies on future conflicts.
Rahul Pandit is an Information Technology and E-Governance professional with over two decades of experience in digital transformation, cyber security, smart city initiatives and public sector technology projects. Through this publication, he seeks to contribute to the growing national discourse on information warfare and the strategic challenges of the digital age.
