In the contemporary era, the boundaries of warfare are rapidly blurring, expanding beyond traditional domains of fighter jets and missiles to include cyberattacks, situational awareness, and the engineering of public consciousness.
Both Israel and India, each confronting distinct yet analogous threats from Iran and Pakistan respectively, have developed sophisticated capabilities in artificial intelligence–based warfare, cyber operations, and strategic narrative shaping.
These developments reflect a shared understanding: the control of information, not only firepower—is emerging as a decisive factor in modern conflict.
In June 2025, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion in response to a series of proxy attacks on its strategic assets, attributed to Iranian-backed elements. The operation showcased full-spectrum integration of HUMINT, SIGINT, and cutting-edge AI-driven systems.
Precision strikes were executed against nuclear infrastructure, command centers, and weapons convoys, with Israel demonstrating the capability to detect and neutralize mobile targets within minutes.
(credit: MICAH AVNI)This was enabled by an AI-based “closed loop” targeting system that seamlessly combined real-time video analytics, unmanned combat drones, and distributed autonomous fire control protocols.
Simultaneously, Israeli cyber operations targeted Iranian financial institutions, water systems, and digital platforms. Iran retaliated not only with cyberattacks, but also by deploying disinformation campaigns, including sophisticated deepfakes aimed at generating public panic and diplomatic confusion.
In this evolving battlespace, the contest over real-time narrative control became central: Iran sought to craft a perception of military success through synthetic visual propaganda, while Israel countered with controlled transparency, verified imagery, and strategic deployment of media assets.
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