July 2022
Cover Story
Procurement Problems
Limited capital outlay, fanciful RFPs and tedious policies are retarding the acquisition process
The Final Frontier||July 2022
The Indian military needs to make a sustained investment in space-based technologies
A Case For the Bombers
The IAF needs to invest in at least a couple of bomber squadrons
Fight for the Fighters
IAF’s and IN’s fighter programmes are once again throwing up new twists and turns
Target Acquired
The emerging technologies have made radars omniscient
Report
Interview | Ambassador of France to India, H.E. Emmanuel Lenain
We Are a Neighbour of India, with the Same Stakes in the Region’s Future, the Same Assessment of the Challenges, and the Same Approach to Tackle Them
Coastal Scan
BEL is nearing completion of Phase II of India’s Coastal Surveillance System
Back to the Drawing Board
Agnipath is a bad scheme which is being marketed badly
Fire and Brimstone
Despite government’s assurances, military aspirants remain angry with Agnipath
A Dangerous Experiment
The Agnipath scheme can yet be redeemed through some critical modifications
Flight of Fancy
In its current form, the Agnipath scheme makes light of military ethos
A Unique Distinction
China’s launch of the third aircraft carrier marks the maturing of its shipbuilding
Books
Asian Hegemon
An Extract | Asian Hegemon
Books and the Pursuit of Knowledge
Reading List: | Lt Gen Raj Shukla (Retd)
Column
First Person | A Shadow in the Dark
India has never been so vulnerable internally and externally as it is today
Reform Now
Recruitment and training of CAPF officers need modernisation
Untouched by Sanctions
West’s vested interests provided an escape route to Russian Rare Earth elements
The Soldier’s Dilemma | Needle in the Haystack
Actionable intelligence is the key to successful CI operations
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