The landscape of modern warfare has transformed, as demonstrated by the March 2026 attacks where Iranian drones targeted Amazon Web Services (AWS) facilities in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. This incident marked the first confirmed attack on commercial cloud infrastructure during wartime, highlighting a significant shift in military doctrine where data centres are now viewed as legitimate targets. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced intentions to target major American tech companies, including Microsoft and Google, claiming these firms support military operations. This shift blurs the lines between civilian and military infrastructure, as the same technology can serve both purposes. The cost of attacks, such as a drone costing around $20,000, can lead to economic disruptions worth hundreds of millions, creating a dangerous asymmetry in modern warfare. As countries reassess their security strategies, India, with its growing digital economy, faces vulnerabilities but also has the potential to become a trusted hub for sovereign AI and cloud infrastructure, provided it acts swiftly to address these challenges. The need for robust defenses and a reclassification of data centres as critical national infrastructure is urgent, as the digital age's infrastructure is now visible and vulnerable to adversaries.