March 2023
Cover Story
The Wrong Lessons
The budget shows lack of clarity on the new age war
Mind the Gap
Need better balance between revenue and capital budget for defence modernisation, given the threat from China
Money Falls Short
Modernisation of armed forces stalled because of fiscal pressure, global economic uncertainties
Growing Challenges, Shrinking Funds
The budget suggests that government is not taking defence preparedness seriously
Report
The Show of Our Times
Aero India 2023 showcases indigenous defence industry to the world
We Are Friends
US puts it weight behind Aero India 2023; brings the largest delegation ever to the show
JVs & MoUs at Aero India
HAL Signs MoU With GE Marine to Explore Expanding Marine Gas Turbine Manufacturing
Aero India 2023 | Aiming for the Sky
HAL lines up many products but loss of Malaysian Air Force tender is a sign of export challenges
Aero India 2023 | Truncated Expo, Advantage HAL
With limited presence of foreign exhibitors, Indian companies dominated the show
Aero India 2023 | Engines of Growth
Indigenous MRO set to fly with large engine orders for commercial aircraft, fighter jets, military helicopters
Aero India 2023 | Su-30MKI set for Lethal Makeover
UAC commits to fighter’s upgradation in India with indigenous components
Aero India 2023 | Kalyani Group Forges Ahead
Company has got many export orders & plans to deepen engagement with Indian armed forces
Aero India Show News
Boeing Projects 7 Per Cent Annual Passenger Growth in India Till 2041
Growing bonhomie with UAE
Emirate’s military company to partner with Indian firm to manufacture small arms
IDEX Show News
Nexter and IGG Sign a Teaming Agreement for the Modernisation of the Leclerc MBT
Books
A Fear That Refuses To Go
An Extract | A Fear That Refuses To Go
Behind the Scenes
An Extract | Behind the Scenes
No Longer in the Shadow
An Extract | No Longer in the Shadow
Column
The Soldier’s Dilemma | Leadership Key to CI Success
Only finding faults after an incident is not enough, field commanders must find ways to accomplish tasks
Price of Peace
Cattle trade with Bangladesh will earn goodwill, check smuggling and curb border violence
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