January 2023
Cover Story
A Matter of Honour | january 2023
Political, military leadership must ensure that no unlawful or ambiguous orders are given
Future War, Futuristic Tech
Prospect of two front war in high altitude poses many challenges for India
Rain of Fire
Multi Barrel Rocket Launchers have proved their worth in ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict
Mobile Lethality
Despite several revisions, army’s fighting vehicles programme continues to crawl
Battle Proof
Close air support is vital mission performed by helicopters and many new ones are in offing
Small arms, big demand
Only way to meet continuous supply is to manufacture rifles, carbines within country
Report
Aatmanirbharta by 2047
Navy Chief says commissioning of INS Vikrant was highlight of self-reliance
China’s Unceasing Build-Up
Besides operationalising three new brigades, it has built underground facilities with missile systems
Books
Talking Pictures
An Extract | Vinay Lal : Insurgency and the Artist
A Tale of Two Armies
An Extract | Andrew Quilty: August in Kabul
Column
Bottomline | On the precipice
Military conflict with China is no longer a question of if, but when
First Person | A Request to Veterans
Writing on China or criticising the government is not an anti-national activity
Guts, Grit and Glory | Cadets first, Women Later
Entry of women in NDA can be the first step towards gender agnosticism in the defence services
Primary Role
Army must withdraw from CI ops in a phased manner; CRPF, state police must beef up capabilities for the role
Reform or Perish
Both military and border guarding forces should be taken out of internal security duties
Interview
Interview | Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R. Hari Kumar PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC
The Bidders Had Raised Certain Concerns on Some Clauses of the (P-75I) RFP and the Same Have Been Resolved by Minor Changes to the RFP
VIDEO