November 2022
Cover Story
China is the Threat
By visiting Kargil on Diwali, PM Modi is wrongly putting the focus on Pakistan
See Far, Shoot Furthest
Russia-Ukraine war underscores the importance of standoff missiles to degrade the enemy
Report
Ready for Theatre Commands
But organisational structure must be suited for Indian conditions, says air chief
New Branch, New Challenges
Weapon System branch in IAF will face teething issues but is step in right direction
DefExpo 2022 | Effect-Based Purchases
Defence ministry’s ‘Buy Indian’ push delays army’s need for light tanks, infantry vehicles
Vintage Tech | Vocal for Local
Indigenously developed equipment will remain with Indian armed forces for next 30-40 years
Shoot and Scoot
Indigenously made truck-mounted heavy artillery gun will meet long pending requirement
Books
Books | Blood, Sweat and Tears
THE HERO OF TIGER HILL: AUTOBIO-GRAPHY OF A PARAM VIR
Books | Book of Reckoning
THE LAST WAR: HOW AI WILL SHAPE INDIA’S FINAL
Column
Guts, Grit and Glory | Task Cut Out For CDS
General Chauhan has erudition, orientation, exposure to deliver a national war effort
Reform & Restructure
CAPFs need to be downsized and their training and equipment should be compatible with infantry
The Soldier’s Dilemma | Go The Extra Mile
Clear cut aim, tactical organisation, winning over locals must drive CI operations
By Invitation Report
By Invitation | Partner in Progress
The Boeing roadmap is to support the modernisation of the Indian armed forces
