July 2019
Cover Story
The Biggest Show
Paris Air Show 2019 lives up to its reputation
The Flight of JF-17
PAF’s three fighters drew quite some attention at the show
Future of Weapons
Next Gen MRCAs and PGMs from across the world were on display at Paris Air Show
Plane Truths
Airline manufacturers register impressive run at the Le Bourget
Report
Let There Be Light
The market for night fighting capabilities is growing in India
Eye Spy
Urban security systems are fast changing for the better
Home Grown
Make in India should be the mantra for missiles
Radar Power
India has been slow in catching up with new radar technologies meant to meet the growing challenges of enemy threats
Mean Machines
India is now focusing on manufacturing underwater unmanned vehicles
Hope in the Air
Export procedures will be streamlined, says defence secretary
Waiting for Reforms
MRO industries in India suffer heavily because of a flawed tax regime
Borders to Go Hi-Tech
The BSF has issued tenders for modern equipment such as OFC-based Intrusion Detection Systems and Night Vision Devices
Walk the Talk
A muscular approach to solving Kashmir’s problem will only result in adverse long-term consequences
Books
Challenge and Cooperate
CHINA MARITIME GREY ZONE OPERATIONS
Edited by Andrew S. Erickson and Ryan D. Marinson
Column
Bottomline | Money For Nothing
Without proper appreciation of threats, defence budget will not help in defence preparedness
First Person | Two Shots in One
For the government of India, casting terrorism as the main threat serves more than one purpose
Mind Over Matter | Better be Prepared
A risk mitigation plan for potential hitches can help in defence acquisitions
Guest Column | Look Beyond Differences
Respect for each other’s strategic choices is much needed in the Indo-US bilateral relationship
Guest Column | The Miracle and the Clerical Error
How I brought Begum and Bindu back to life during my short stay in Bhanu
Guest Column | Balance of Life and Work
By simplifying policies, the army can save unnecessary workload of officers
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