India to Counter China-Pak with New Rocket-Missile Force, Inspired by Iran's Model

• India is establishing a dedicated 'Rocket-Missile Force' for 'non-contact warfare,' announced Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi.
• The force aims to counter Pakistan's 'Army Rocket Force Command' and China's 'PLARF' by striking enemy targets remotely.
• India draws lessons from Iran's missile model, focusing on 'underground and saturation' techniques to enhance deterrence.
• Key learnings from Iran include building underground 'missile cities,' coordinating cheap drones with missiles, and indigenous technology development.
• The new force will integrate BrahMos, Pralay, and Pinaka systems, with contracts signed for missiles ranging 150-450 km.

Why It Matters: India's new Rocket-Missile Force, inspired by Iran, will provide a strategic shield for non-contact warfare.