November 2025
Cover Story
Notion of Victory
Diplomacy is the way forward, not prolonged wars and endless destruction
Inspire, Not Intimidate
MoD’s ‘Year of Reforms’ can help rethink military training philosophy
Jointness vs Integration
India’s military reforms can be possible only when there is clarity over command
Report
Building Bonds
The Safran-DRDO fighter engine deal opens a new chapter in Indo-French strategic partnership
Maker’s Pride
Defence minister inaugurates 3rd production line of LCA Mk1A and 2nd of HTT-40 at HAL Nashik
Missile State
Defence minister and the state chief minister flag-off first batch of BrahMos missiles made in UP
Minerals Wealth
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh dedicates Titanium and superalloy materials plant to the nation
Focus on Fugitives
States to set up Expert Special Cell to speed up extradition cases
Future Ready Guards
MHA to equip NSG with cutting-edge technology to fight terrorism
Books
On the Margins
Book Extract | A Sixth of Humanity
Limits of technology
Book Extract | Artillery Thunder
Column
Towards Trust
With PM Starmer’s visit, UK & India launch new era of defence co-creation
Brotherhood of Interests
The Saudi Arabia-Pakistan Pact is not a cause for concern for India
Corporatised Conflict Management
In the deadline of the Maoist elimination lies the seeds of future resistance
First Person | Lovefest with the Taliban
Many reasons to build ties with Afghanistan, but most of all, for peace
Bottomline | Bluff and Bluster
Trump’s statement on nuclear weapons is display of poor understanding and bravado
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