October 2021
Cover Story
The Vulnerable Sky
The government must not rush into Theatre Commands without factoring in the IAF concerns
Think Big, Think Deep
How to fix the capability gap in the future IAF fixed wing fleet
No Time to Lose | October 2021
Delayed inductions are making it difficult for the IAF to plan for its future force levels with any degree of certainty
The Importance of the Unmanned
The government needs to prioritise IAF’s requirement for armed and unarmed drones
Smart Attack
The IAF is now inducting smart weapons to add to its precision weapons inventory
A Simulated Reality
Embracing technology, the IAF is increasingly opting for state-of-the-art training systems
A Bridge Across the Sky
An overview of the IAF exercises reflects the foreign policy priorities of the government
Report
India and the World | Some Highs Some Lows
India-US relationship has been a rollercoaster ride until now
Caught Between Acronyms
Could AUKUS undermine QUAD in the long run?
Agenda Driven
AUKUS will not undermine QUAD; might even benefit India
Air Show China | Unmanned Surprises
The Zhuhai Air Show underscored China’s focus in the coming years
Books
Continuing Conflict
An Extract: Tibet Brief 20 / 20
War by Other Means
An Extract: Cyberspace in Peace and War
Cyber Weapons do not Exist in a Vacuum. They Evolve as Defences (and to a Lesser Extent, Goals) Evolve
Book Chat: Martin C. Libicki
Column
Towards Bi-Multipolarity
Russia-India partnership has the potential to shape geopolitics of the Eurasian region
Nuclear Assurance
Why France and UK continue to rely on Continuous At Sea Deterrence
Breach in the Citadel
Opportunist politics must not be allowed to undermine Indian Army’s core values
Interview
Interview | General Delegate India, MBDA, Boris Solomiac |October 2021
Partnership is in the DNA of MBDA And it’s Important to be in Touch With all Major Players in India
Interview | Managing Director, Boeing Defence India, Surendra Ahuja | October 2021
We are Awaiting the Requirements for the MRFA Competition to Assess if F-15EX Would Fit Well into Indian Air Force’s Force Structure
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