The accelerating pace of digital transformation within modern air forces has created both opportunities and vulnerabilities. India’s pursuit of network-centric warfare, supported by advanced command-and-control systems, real-time data links, and indigenous digital networks, has strengthened its air power capabilities. However, this reliance on interconnected technologies has simultaneously expanded the cyber-attack surface, exposing critical systems to threats such as Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. While often dismissed as a low-level cyber nuisance, DoS attacks have evolved into sophisticated, state-sponsored instruments of asymmetric warfare capable of degrading air defence networks, delaying operational decision-making, and paralyzing mission-critical communication. This paper examines the emerging threat of DoS attacks to Indian air power from a cybersecurity perspective. It analyses the evolving global cyber threat landscape in military aviation, explains the mechanics and operational relevance of DoS attacks, and contextualizes the risks within India’s ongoing modernization drive and its emphasis on indigenisation under Atmanirbhar Bharat. The study argues that DoS attacks must be viewed not only as technical disruptions but as strategic tools that could undermine deterrence, readiness, and combat effectiveness. By situating the problem within both global trends and the specific vulnerabilities of the Indian Air Force, the paper underscores the urgent need for robust cyber resilience, doctrinal adaptation, and inter-agency coordination.