August 2021
Cover Story
Political Theatre
Indian military needs reforms, but not in the way the CDS is proposing
The Indivisibility of Airpower
The proposed theatre structures must not clip air force’s wings
No Air Defence Command
To achieve effective air defence, India needs to have an integrated Command & Control system
Unite, Don’t Divide
Need Maritime Theatre Command to synergise capacities and capabilities
Report
Target Not in Sight
India needs to catch up in the development of indigenous anti-drone technologies and C-UAS systems
A Web of Worry
As India embraces technology, its military vulnerabilities are increasing
Hard Landing
The IAF is once again facing a shortfall in its basic trainer aircraft fleet
New Novelties Showcased
MAKS 2021 unveils the possible forerunner to BRAHMOS-2
India and the World | All Weather Friends
Withstanding several challenges, Indo-French cooperation continues to grow
What Pictures Say | Reign of Fire
Pulwama, Pattan, Anantnag, Srinagar, Kulgam, Sopore and Pulwama again. July has been a busy month for the security forces in Kashmir as they engaged militants in firefights across the Valley.
Books
Order and Stability
An Extract: Flying Blind
In the Dead of the Night
An Extract: The War That Made Raw
Column
First Person | Leave Afghanistan Alone
We need to focus on our own internal and external problems
The War is On
Being a victim of state sponsored cyberattacks, India needs to invest in cyberwarfare
The Anatomy of an Insurgency
What the US withdrawal from Afghanistan say about counter insurgency
The Return of the Taliban
Despite limited options, India must work with other nations for stability in Afghanistan
