Low-cost drones and loitering munitions have become strategic force multipliers in modern air warfare, as demonstrated in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth emphasizes the need for robust counter-drone systems and a multi-layered, AI-enabled air defense system to neutralize autonomous aerial threats. He also highlights the importance of joint efforts among the Army, Air Force, and Navy to counter air threats and calls for the development of indigenous air defense systems. Lt Gen Seth further emphasizes the need for multi-domain integration in air defense, including cyber-electronic warfare and space-based missile defense capabilities.