The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has informed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence that the Army has strengthened its preparedness for future and hybrid warfare, while the Indian Air Force (IAF) is progressing with the induction of advanced platforms and capabilities.In a report tabled in both Houses of Parliament on Friday, the committee cited the MoD as saying that the Army had progressively enhanced its preparedness for hybrid warfare by integrating conventional military capabilities with emerging non-kinetic domains.The report highlighted the modernisation of infantry, mechanised forces, artillery and aviation assets, saying these measures had improved responsiveness and lethality across varied terrain.It also noted the addition of long-range precision-strike capabilities, supported by robust intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) systems.According to the report, the Army is inducting directed-energy weapons to counter hostile drones. New infrastructure projects are aimed at enhancing jointness with the IAF and the Navy, with a focus on rapid force mobilisation and coordinated operations.In the non-kinetic domain, the Army has significantly expanded its capabilities, the report said, citing the MoD. These include cyber warfare, electronic warfare, information operations and management of the electromagnetic spectrum.Dedicated cyber units, working in coordination with national agencies, are focused on securing critical networks and conducting cyber operations. Electronic warfare units are being equipped with advanced systems for spectrum dominance, while the Army is integrating counter-drone capabilities across formations to establish a unified counter-drone grid.On the IAF, the committee report said the MoD had informed it that major acquisition programmes in the current financial year were progressing. These include the acquisition and upgrade of combat aircraft, as well as combat enablers such as surveillance aircraft, long-endurance drones, missiles and transport aircraft.The budget allocated to the IAF would be utilised effectively to meet committed liabilities as well as fund new schemes, the MoD told the committee.On fighter aircraft, the report said the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme was being pursued to bridge capability gaps. The proposed programme envisages the acquisition of 114 fighter aircraft. French aerospace company Dassault Aviation has submitted a proposal to manufacture Rafale fighters in partnership with an Indian company.The MoD also informed the committee that the IAF maintains constant engagement with both public and private sector entities to facilitate progress in niche technology areas and specialised domains where indigenous capabilities are not yet available.