Military faces urgent challenge adapting to media's role in modern conflict

The evolving media landscape is reshaping how military forces manage information in conflicts. Since the introduction of satellite television during the Kargil War in 1999, and the rise of social media platforms in the following decade, real-time reporting has transformed public opinion dynamics. In several scenarios, media deploys faster than military operations, influencing narratives before official information is even released. This creates potential for gaps in credibility and misrepresenta