April 2019
Cover Story
Modi’s Military
By focussing more on projection, the NDA government has weakened national security
All the Prime Minister’s Men
Growing politicisation of defence institutions is a matter of concern
Pride of Place
The versatile and reliable Mirage 2000s have become the IAF’s go-to platforms for critical operations
It’s Shopping Time
Both the IAF and Indian Army are busy upgrading their basic support infrastructure
India’s Eyes
Homegrown Optical Targeting Pods is a leap forward that the IAF must take
Report
In Good Shape
The IAF is well equipped with an enviable fleet of attack helicopters
Smart Surveillance
MHA’s BOLD-QIT project will supplement its CIBMS initiative along the Indo-Bangladesh border to prevent any kind of encroachments
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For a Robust Navy
Acquisition of NMRHs and NUHs should be fast-tracked
In the Nation’s Interest
The FRCV and FICV programmes need a solid push
Moment of Reckoning
India’s sub-sea fleet needs an overhaul
Propelling the IAF
India should focus on making its own state-of-the-art turbo jet engines
The Heavy Lifter
Boeing Chinook CH-47F (I) is now a part of the IAF’s inventory
Invaluable Assets
Increased focus on UAVs with strike capabilities dominates defence acquisitions
As Good as Real
Shortage of advanced simulators in both military and civil sectors has to be filled up
Giant Leap into Space
India’s first manned space mission is scheduled for December 2021
Turbulence Ahead || April 2019
Rising operational costs and infrastructural hurdles hurt business aviation in India
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Trouble in the Sky
Column
First Person | Let Actions Talk
Helping martyrs’ families is good, but let’s help the living too
Guest Column | A Game Changer
Air power will emerge as a powerful key element in counter-terror operations
Long Way to Go
Dilip Trivedi looks back at his eventful tenure as director general, CRPF
Guest Column | Internal Matters
Post Pulwama, focus should be hitherto neglected CPMFs and internal security
Guest Column | Beyond Revenge and Rhetoric
Time for CAPFs to be engaged in internal security and be treated at par with other forces
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