Warhead Watch

Warhead Watch is India’s most authoritative SAM report, created through a strategic collaboration between IP Bazzaar and the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS). It delivers a comprehensive assessment of the Indian missile system, tracing the journey of Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) capabilities from early missile defence research to today’s advanced, layered air defence networks. The report examines operational roles, indigenous innovations, and the impact of the global agencies involved in development of SAM systems, highlighting how international collaborations, joint R&D programmes, and technology transfers have been integrated into India’s indigenous designs under the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

A defining feature of Warhead Watch is its in-depth patent landscape analysis—mapping intellectual property trends, patent filings, ownership structures, and innovation domains in SAM technologies across India and globally. This data-driven approach identifies critical innovation opportunities and areas for capability enhancement in the Indian missile system.

The report concludes with forward-looking strategic recommendations to ensure India’s SAM architecture remains agile, interoperable, and cyber-resilient. Designed for policymakers, defence strategists, technologists, industry leaders, and academia, Warhead Watch is more than just research—it is a strategic knowledge platform that empowers decision-making, fuels indigenous innovation, and strengthens India’s leadership in global missile defence.