किरIITH is now an E-ISSN journal. All the issues since 2020 qualified for the ISSN parameter. Each issue is being dedicated to one of the thrust research areas of IITH. Following this precedence, we are back with yet another critical area of research at IITH,”Defence@IITHyderabad” - Vol - 6, Issue-1, Jan- Mar 2024 (Issue - 18). Defence Research has become an indispensable thrust area in many departments at IITH. Defence Research provides a vibrant platform at IITH to foster inter-and trans-disciplinary collaborations among the different departments.In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, defence research plays a critical role in shaping the future of national security and technological advancements.