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Among the most consequential developments within the Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA) is the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into defence technologies and networking systems, substantially enhancing the operational efficiency of modern weapons platforms. Yet AI-driven systems carry inherent vulnerabilities. One such vulnerability is the deep fake, digitally fabricated content capable of undermining national security. Deep fakes have emerged as a growing concern across the security landscape, and nowhere is that concern more acute than in the domain of air and missile defence, particularly given India’s complex threat environment. What is deep fake? A deep fake is digitally manipulated content, video, audio, or imagery, engineered to spread misinformation. State and non-state actors alike can exploit deep fake technology to fabricate situations or statements with malicious intent. These capabilities...