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Jointness vs Integration
India’s military reforms can be possible only when there is clarity over command
Inspire, Not Intimidate
MoD’s ‘Year of Reforms’ can help rethink military training philosophy
Notion of Victory
Diplomacy is the way forward, not prolonged wars and endless destruction
At the Cutting Edge | October 2025
Operation Sindoor has brought to the for e how Indian air power has evolved
Make and Build in India
Self-reliance in aero engines through Safran deal will help bypass delays
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Beyond Sloganeering
Self-reliance can be achieved only when the promised indigenous aircraft are delivered without delay
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Move With Caution
National interest and security must be kept above parochial service interests when planning for the future
Reset, Now
India needs to adopt a magnanimous policy towards Bangladesh
Look East
India’s humanitarian gestures towards Myanmar can result in lasting friendship
Blueprint for Growth
Defence industrial investment is necessary for India’s security and better economic prospects
Lessons for the Military
India needs layered and indigenous air defence to guard the air space post the changed dynamics in the neighbourhood
The Post Mortem
Operation Sindoor has reshaped the boundaries of deterrence and military response in the region
Priorities First
The government should focus on building military capabilities
Col Yogander Singh (retd)
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The Clash of the Egos
India’s foreign policy objectives have fallen through the crack of Operation Sindoor
Pravin Sawhney
A Tall Order
The IAF has adapted well to latest technology for high altitude operations
Power for Projection
Air force has primacy in deterrence, war and diplomacy
Beyond Bretton Woods
How economic corridors are reshaping globalisation
Grounded in Reality
Integrated air defence systems are the answer to counter complex air threats
How Iran Won
A combination of asymmetric war capability and support from Russia-China carried the day
After Operation Sindoor
India is more vulnerable now
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Multi-Domain Warfare
Lessons from Operation Sindoor, Ukraine and Israel-Gaza wars
Strong Building Blocks
Operation Sindoor reiterates the need for a defence industrial revolution
Critical Lessons
Op Sindoor may change little unless government focuses on self-reliance.
IW in the Age of Social Media
Op Sindoor exposed the need for a structured narrative during conflicts : Rajiv Williams
Water Woes
How the revocation of Indus Water Treaty could trigger a diplomatic war: Bilal Gani
Tit for Tat
India must do unto Pakistan what it does to India—a war by proxy
War is Not An Option
A triangular security matrix comprising India, Pakistan and China adds to India’s vulnerability
The Loneliness of a Kashmiri
Fearful, yet seeking an honourable closure to decades of falsehoods and betrayals
Interview | Spokesperson, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, India
‘Once Every Aspect Regarding P75(I) is Finalised, it Will Take up to Seven Years to Deliver One Boat’
Light, at Last
As P-75(I) contract concludes, time to reflect if it truly advances India’s strategic objectives
MAGA MIGA is Not MEGA
India’s relevance in BRICS is likely to fall through the cracks in the acronyms
Army in News
Mastering frontier technologies is need of the hour, Rajnath Singh tells officers
In Defence of a Fair Chance
The management issues in units commanded by women officers needs a thorough review
The Making of Leaders
A mix of college and in-house educated cohort can give the army an efficient and morally upright officer cadre
Sam Manekshaw
The Man Before His Time, The Man Beyond His Time
Time to Speed Up
Artillery modernisation is at a crucial threshold and needs to pick up momentum
Wrong Foot Forward
Indian Army’s force restructuring without understanding the changing character of war will not add to its capabilities
Mobile Lethality
Despite several revisions, army’s fighting vehicles programme continues to crawl
Navy in News
First Fleet Support Ship For Indian Navy Gets Off the Drawing Board At HSL
Ship Shape
The spin-offs of indigenous shipbuilding can power India’s economy in the coming years
Flight of Ambition
Indian Navy takes a leap into the future
War of Narratives
Kashmir 2024
National Effort
There is a need to formulate a national military-civil technology fusion policy
Turbulence Ahead
Aatmanirbharta cannot be at the cost of combat worthy
A Busy Bazaar
To break into the global defence market, India will need to invest in both R&D and marketing
Grit and Glory
With Ex Tarang Shakti, IAF lives up to its 2024 theme, ‘Air Power Beyond Boundaries’
The War Has Changed
Human soldiers will be the least important aspect of modern war
A Surgical Move
Time for India to have an exclusive force for internal security relieving RR
Agent Provocateur
Engineer Rashid’s victory reflects people’s desire to own their narrative
The Invisible Kashmiri
Five years later, the locals have been pushed out of the mainstream
The Illusion
India gave up the Tibet card in 2003
Twas A Great Victory
How Operation Vijay led to the actual vijay in the Kargil conflict
Small But Significant
Time to remember BSF’s role during the Kargil conflict
From Learning to Unlearning June 2024
The biggest lesson from the Kargil victory is to prepare for the future
View From the Sky
An air warrior’s first person account of the Kargil conflict
A Taste of Glory
In October 2006, Air Chief Marshal A.Y. Tipnis wrote an exclusive account of Operation Safed Sagar for FORCE
25 Years of Kargil
Too many reviews, too little learning
Cheap and Dispensable
Cost-effective drones are changing the economics of warfare
Unmanned Force
Intelligent robots can influence the tactical battlefield
Powered By AI in Networks
PLA’s Information Support Force would ensure secure and more efficient coordination
Politicisation & Preparedness
How narrow political interests are compromising the military’s warfighting ability
In Human Interest
India-US Hold Bilateral Tri-Service HADR Exercise Tiger Triumph-24
Unmanned Lethality
Kamikaze sea drones can transform maritime warfare
Wrong War
Exercise Bharat Shakti exposes Indian Army’s claims of preparedness
Sea the Opportunity
Indian Navy adapts to changing waters and expanding global role in 2024
Eyes on the Future
The IAF sets its sights on a transformative journey towards modernisation and strategic autonomy by 2032
Strategic Overhaul
Indian Army’s comprehensive modernisation plan to enhance operational effectiveness in 2024
A Matter of Military Honour March 2024
Being secular and apolitical is critical to the professionalism of our forces
In the Air
A reality check on Indian Air Force’s multi role fighter aircraft programme
Going Unmanned
Greater use of UGV could allow the Indian Army to redeploy personnel for more pressing tasks
Eye on Target
The Indian Army is inducting a wide range of infantry small arms from abroad with indigenous efforts having stalled
Unmanned and Intelligent
Loitering munitions are progressively changing the face of warfare
Threat from the Skies
The evolving landscape and criticality of ground-based air defence
Think Before You Leap
Theatre Commands: Need For Fresh Look
Boots on the Ground
Prachand will support ground troops, giving a boost to army’s operational capability
By Invitation | Managing Director, BAE Systems India, Adam Watson
Through a Licensing and Manufacturing Agreement, We Will Be Offering The BVS10 As The Articulated All-Terrain Vehicle For The Indian Armed Forces
Naval Cooperation
An overview of Indian Navy exercises through 2023
By Invitation | Set to Sail
Last sea trials and commissioning of Spanish Navy submarine, S-81 ‘Isaac Peral’
Future Proof
IAF And IN bolstering jointmanship to attain new heights
Navy’s Green Voyage
Despite challenges, the quest for sustainable marine technologies continues
Surface Strike
Indigenous anti-ship missile provides greater options for the Indian military
By Invitation | Driving Innovation
P-8I is empowering Aatmanirbhar Bharat in maritime surveillance
In the Balance
The modernisation of Indian naval aviation is gaining momentum
Safe and Secure Seas
Growing maritime interest calls for a better network of support fleet, helicopters and submarines
PLAN Gets Deadlier
With technologies from the east and the west, China’s next gen nuclear submarines will be a formidable force
Leap Across Oceans
The vast challenge of the Indo-Pacific is spreading the Indian Navy too thin on the surface
Competition Vs Cooperation
China-Russia unleashes a vision of an interdependent world, while the US struggles with zero sum politics
The Gap is Growing
IAF’s depleting combat strength needs urgent attention
Learning Exercises
AF’s participation in international exercises helps it keep abreast of new technologies and tactics
Integrated Air Defence
Greater efforts need to be made to synergise the air defence requirements of all three services
Joint Asset
Need to bridge the divide for the ownership of the attack helicopters in the Indian armed forces
Interview | CEO & MD BrahMos Aerospace, Atul Dinkar Rane
The Emergence of the BrahMos Has Not Only Strengthened India’s Technological Base But Also Elevated its Image in the Global Arena
Small Molecules, Big Threat
India’s national security strategy needs to recognise biotechnological threats
By Invitation | In-Country Support
MRO services play a big role in empowering India’s aerospace sector
The Search Continues
IAF is looking for several options to meet its requirements for Flight Refuelling Aircraft
Watchdogs in the Sky
IAF is rapidly growing its unmanned ISR capability
By Invitation | Celebrating India
MBDA understands the importance of operational capability and sovereignty to the IAF
Blowback from Africa
Coups against pro-western leaders opens a window for India to build long terms relations in the continent
China’s BRICS
With six new members, it’s becoming the voice of the Global South
Grave Mismatch
Need to raise a special pool of central forces just for internal security duties
Price of Negligence
Faulty government policies and insensitive judiciary has turned Manipur into a ticking time bomb
Fiddlers in the Capital
Deep wounds between Kukis and Meiteis will take at least two generations to heal
Save Manipur
Political bankruptcy leads people to advocate identities rooted in religion and race
Expensive Embrace
Prime Minister Modi’s US visit has made India more vulnerable against China
A Case For the Bombers
The IAF needs to invest in at least a couple of bomber squadrons
Situational Awareness
Re-evaluate air defence system during peace time to meet challenges of newer missiles
Losing Fight for Fighters
Make in India policy and bureaucracy stalling procurement of modern jets
Turbulence Ahead|June 2023
As India falters, Indian Ocean Region is seeing increasing Chinese subsea activity
Make in India
Defence procurement process requires professional expertise in diverse disciplines to be effective and efficient
Bilateral Breakers
The SCO hopes to promote regional peace but is plagued by border differences between member-sates
Hand in Hand
Through SCO, China and Russia are changing global geopolitics
New Frontier in Naval Warfare
Unmanned surface vessels can work with remotely operated underwater vehicles
Strength in Numbers
New tactic allows deployment of many small boats to overwhelm naval defences
Unmanned and Smart
Increased effectiveness of manned-unmanned pairing will change war-fighting
View From the US | Human in the Loop
Cognitive Time’s takeaways from General Robert Neller’s presentation at Time Machine Interactive 2022
Not Enough
India needs offensive technologies from the US instead of mere platforms
Growing Challenges, Shrinking Funds
The budget suggests that government is not taking defence preparedness seriously
Money Falls Short
Modernisation of armed forces stalled because of fiscal pressure, global economic uncertainties
Mind the Gap
Need better balance between revenue and capital budget for defence modernisation, given the threat from China
The Wrong Lessons
The budget shows lack of clarity on the new age war
Aero India 2023 | Roadblocks to Aatmanirbharta
Despite efforts at self-reliance, India will continue to depend on imports of critical arms
Aero India 2023 | Unmanned Future
Low cost, stealth, zero human fatality give UAVs an edge over manned aircraft
Aero India 2023 | All Eyes in the Sky
IAF needs to carefully weigh its future options to retain its combat capability
Aero India 2023 | JV The Way
OEMs are partnering with domestic companies to Make in India
Aero India 2023 | Threat from the Sky
Aerial threats evolving at rapid pace, they call for upgraded air defence systems
Future War, Futuristic Tech
Prospect of two front war in high altitude poses many challenges for India
A Matter of Honour | january 2023
Political, military leadership must ensure that no unlawful or ambiguous orders are given
Small arms, big demand
Only way to meet continuous supply is to manufacture rifles, carbines within country
Battle Proof
Close air support is vital mission performed by helicopters and many new ones are in offing
Rain of Fire
Multi Barrel Rocket Launchers have proved their worth in ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict
Safe Distance
Remote controlled weapon stations enable soldiers to fire at targets from safe confines
Fighters At Sea
With China pulling ahead in naval aviation, Indian Navy must address growing asymmetry
The P-75(I) Soap Opera
Whatever be the outcome of the now in-jeopardy RFP, navy continues to lose precious time
The Sea is Deep, Dark and Dangerous
Naval strength is pre-requisite to establishing country’s credentials as a regional maritime power
See Far, Shoot Furthest
Russia-Ukraine war underscores the importance of standoff missiles to degrade the enemy
China is the Threat
By visiting Kargil on Diwali, PM Modi is wrongly putting the focus on Pakistan
DefExpo Special | Vikrant Is Ready, Not Home Yet
Fighters and helicopters for aircraft carrier still to identified, it also doesn’t have dedicated berth yet
DefExpo Special | Long Road Ahead
Comprehensive policy needed to compete with exporters from China, Israel etc
DefExpo Special | Fight to Win
Ukraine war underlines importance of true jointness, eschewing inter-force rivalry
DefExpo Special | Big Hype Over Small Gains
Aatmanirbhar abhiyan pushing military to induct mediocre arms, equipment from indigenous sources
Internal affairs, external threat
Terrorists, criminals take advantage of disturbed relations for their nefarious activities
Dual Control Plagues Assam Rifles|| September 2022
With no clarity on command and control, this fine fighting force is gradually losing its teeth
New challenges Along the Border
Offensive deployment needed to counter threat of drones, defeat Pakistan’s designs
Danger Ahead|| September 2022
Unresolved land border issues continue to shackle India in the north
FORCE is 19 | The Invisible Enemy
Challenges to India’s internal security remain formidable
FORCE is 19 | Politics of Peacekeeping
How the West promotes its interests through the UN without boots on ground
FORCE is 19 | Made in India
The indigenously developed Tejas Mk-1A, Medium Weight Fighter and AMCA could finally free the IAF from its import dependency
FORCE is 19 | Know Thy Threat
India can still win against China. Here’s how.
FORCE is 19 | History as a Weapon
Ahistorical imaginations of Indian history sustains the idea of ‘righting’ wrongs of the past
FORCE is 19 | Last of the Teens
Our scope has widened. Our focus has sharpened behoving a 19-year-old
Target Acquired
The emerging technologies have made radars omniscient
Fight for the Fighters
IAF’s and IN’s fighter programmes are once again throwing up new twists and turns
The Final Frontier||July 2022
The Indian military needs to make a sustained investment in space-based technologies
Procurement Problems
Limited capital outlay, fanciful RFPs and tedious policies are retarding the acquisition process
Eurosatory Curtain Raiser
The Eurosatory Exhibition Returns to the Fairgrounds
Partnership with Potential
Deepening maritime ties between India and France yet to fructify into procurement by the Indian Navy
Land Warfare
India-France cooperation in the land domain holds a lot of potential
Improvised Deaths
Countering IEDs remains a challenge, especially in asymmetric war conditions
The Sharp Curve of Technology
Smart, as well as loitering, munitions are shaping the battlefield
The Long & The Short
Homegrown or imported, Indian Army enhances its inventory of ground-based missiles
Heavy Lifters
The IAF needs to re look its option for heavy lift aircraft post 2030
Rhetoric Vs Reality
CAS’ vision of the future war calls for a national effort
Peace with Pakistan
By turning LC into a soft border, the Modi government can finally do what none could in the past
Cut the Fence
With LAC becoming more complex, India must resolve the LC
From Setback to Opportunity
Russia-Ukraine conflict has implications for Indian Army’s war preparedness
Uncertainty Looms
With several projects in the pipeline with both Russia and Ukraine, the Indian military is feeling the pinch
The Great Indian Dilemma
How the Russian operations in Ukraine are affecting the Indian military preparedness
A Glaring Gap
Indian military helicopters remain a critical operational void
A Boost to Indigenisation
Made in India AK-203 will have better ergonomics, accuracy, and density of fire
A Vision for the Future
Modernisation of CAPFs must factor in emerging technologies for border and homeland security
No Halfway House
Modernisation of the Indian Army has to factor in both technology and doctrine
FDI in Defence
Despite the intent, government policies still inhibit effective joint ventures
Interview | Chief Executive Officer and Chief Managing Director, BrahMos Aerospace, Atul Dinkar Rane
When You Have Such a Product, Everyone Wants it. We Are in Serious Talks With Three or Four Countries Who Want to Buy This Missile
Defence Exports
BrahMos supersonic missile shows the way
Blood, Sweat & Tears
The tech driven future wars will need more than this
Airborne Alert
IAF is facing a shortfall in airborne early warning capability
Unmanned Rovers
Indian Army accelerates efforts to develop Unmanned Ground Vehicles
Man-Machine Teams
HAL committed to man-unmanned programme
The Myth of BMD
India’s BMD programme remains fallible, despite claims to contrary
Talk Securely
Greater connectivity has created greater vulnerabilities
The Big Leap
Secure networks will hold the key to future operations
DisTech and the IAF
Unless it’s incorporated in doctrines & training, technology will have limited use
Bumpy Ride Ahead
The challenges before the Indian Army have got more complex
Tactical Edge
Despite challenges, the Indian Army is focussing on sharpening its combat edge at the tactical level
Rain of Fire|| January 2022
Firepower will remain the mainstay of the ground forces
Fighting Fleet
The Indian Navy’s modernisation plans are hampered by inadequate funds
By Invitation MBDA | Committed to India
Sea Ceptor would provide Indian Navy ships with complete protection against all known and projected air targets
Safe Seas
Indian Navy balances its force levels with air, sea and undersea capabilities
Win Some, Lose Some | December 2021
Building on its maritime legacy, India reshapes ties with the Middle East
All At Sea
Despite their criticality, amphibious operations remain a challenge for the Indian military
Navy Acquires Teeth
The Indian Navy is revamping its naval aviation capability with new aircraft, helicopters and unmanned systems
The Sea Got Darker
Anti-submarine warfare technologies and Transparent Oceans
Guns and Triggers
A perfect storm is brewing in Kashmir, feeding on reasons both internal and external
Shock and Horror
Peace remains a mirage in Kashmir
A Bridge Across the Sky
An overview of the IAF exercises reflects the foreign policy priorities of the government
A Simulated Reality
Embracing technology, the IAF is increasingly opting for state-of-the-art training systems
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
Think Big, Think Deep
How to fix the capability gap in the future IAF fixed wing fleet
The Vulnerable Sky
The government must not rush into Theatre Commands without factoring in the IAF concerns
Smart Attack
The IAF is now inducting smart weapons to add to its precision weapons inventory
The Importance of the Unmanned
The government needs to prioritise IAF’s requirement for armed and unarmed drones
The Long Shot
With new ICBM silos, China is expanding its strategic deterrence and prestige
Unite, Don’t Divide
Need Maritime Theatre Command to synergise capacities and capabilities
No Air Defence Command
To achieve effective air defence, India needs to have an integrated Command & Control system
The Indivisibility of Airpower
The proposed theatre structures must not clip air force’s wings
Political Theatre
Indian military needs reforms, but not in the way the CDS is proposing
The Volatility of the Indo-Pacific
With its growing fleet of SSBNs, PLAN has emerged as the most potent force in the region
Secrets of the Sea
The government finally approves the P-75I programme
Mobility, Lethality & Safety
As the Chinese threat looms, Indian Army seeks a range of multiutility vehicles
A Journey of 74 Years
How Indian Army finetuned its war-fighting capabilities on the Ladakh plateau
Robots Are Here
AI is equipping ground-based autonomous systems with lethal capabilities
The Shrinking Pie
Leasing of equipment can only be a temporary measure and not the solution to our poor state of defence preparedness
One Year of Ladakh
India continues to misread the Chinese threat
Bull by the Horns
To decisively fight the Maoists, India needs a culture of accountability at all levels
Director general Central Reserve Police Force, Kuldiep Singh
The Maoists are Fighting Their Last Battle in This Area. Earlier Their Stronghold Used to be 100km x 100km. Now it is 40km x 40km
Befriend the Forest
Peace talks and capacity-building have to go together to tame the Maoists
Red Earth
The key to successful counter-Maoist operations is intelligence and ground understanding
Un-Intelligent Operations
Pure guesswork is passed on to the forces in the name of intelligence in the LWE theatre
The Burden of Hollowness
Anti-Maoist operations continue to suffer from poor, unaccountable leadership
Smartness of Small
Given the huge need for small arms across services, India needs to prioritise indigenous production
The Importance of Personal Weapons
CAPFs need small arms that are state-of-the-art and effective, and not the present obsolete lot
Watchful Eyes
Drones can play an effective role in India’s border surveillance
Quality Over Quantity|| March 2021
The BSF needs result-oriented training to ensure availability of manpower at cutting-edge level of operations
What Lies Ahead
The future of border management raises uneasy questions
Fighting With Sensor-Fusion Networks
The Integrated C4I Complex has contributed significantly to increasing PLAGF’s combat effectiveness
Slow but Steady
The Indian Navy is gearing up for the induction of INS Vikrant and procuring another aircraft carrier
Valuable Asset
BSF Air Wing should be strengthened through planned systematic and structured modernisation
Keep them Flying
The government should ramp up the number of helicopters in service for both armed forces and civilians
Before it’s Too Late
It will be a grave error to let MRFA programme drag endlessly like MMRCA
Look at the Neighbours
For efficient force structuring, IAF must take into account infusion of technology to our east and west
On Her Feet
Self reliance plays at Aero India 2021
Beat the Neighbours
Build an ecosystem in the country to produce the much-required UAVs and UCAVs
For Greater Good
The army should invest in better equipment for amphibious operations
Two to Tango
Thales and Bharat Dynamics Limited Team Up for STARStreak Air Defence System
Power of the Young
Re-invent the National Cadet Corps to address the youth bulge challenge
A Year of CDS
Far from initiating genuine reforms, Gen. Rawat has been tinkering with structures that actually worked
Stealth and Speed
There is a need to prioritise long delayed combat vehicles
Firepower is in Place
India’s artillery modernisation programme picks up pace with new acquisitions and inductions
Reforming of Reforms
Changes are afoot for the PLAGF to become a world-class military by 2049
New Threats, Old Mindset
Indian Army’s modernisation needs to start from the classroom
Dominance vs Denial
With IAC-I starting sea trials soon, navy needs to finalise the fighters
Sea-Going Friends
With the US, Japan and Australia, India raises the bar with Ex Malabar 2020
Rain of Deterrence
Construction in full swing for the naval base to house Indian Navy’s SSBNs and SSNs
Taming the Seas
Indian Navy balances the budget with aspiration
Value Addition- 2020
A professionally educated military is critical to national security
Change with Times
Indian Professional Military Education system needs urgent reform
Need to Prioritise INDU
It’ll not only promote higher education and research but develop strategic mindset
Books | View from the US
How Defence Services’ Staff College, Wellington, serves only a glass half full. An Extract
Train-Learn Balance
Importance of professional military education cannot be overemphasised
Interview | Col David O. Smith (retd), USAF and author The Wellington Experience
The American Philosophy of Professional Military Education is Completely Different From Both Pakistan and India, the Latter Two Being Virtually the Same
Why India Needs Bombers?
To counter China’s expansionist moves at the borders and its H-20 stealth bomber
War Fighting Wares
Private participation in aerospace is the way forward to innovate and indigenise
Rafale is Here, Finally
With the induction of the fighter jets, IAF seeks new capabilities
On a Building Spree || October 2020
China continues to expand its ground-based combat-support infrastructure in both XUAR and TAR
Invest in the Future
The need of the hour is a technologically strong and advanced air force
Flying to Sustain
IAF plays a prominent role in the northern sector
Air Shield
Russia’s S-400 is the much-needed air and missile defence system for the IAF
Between Ifs and Buts
The IAF needs a lot of government support and a spate of good luck to keep its modernisation on track
More Helping Hands
The MRO industry needs the government’s support to achieve its true potential
Towards Self Reliance
The UP and Tamil Nadu defence corridors would boost the economy and further the government’s Make in India policy
The Roadmap is in Place
The government has announced a series of measures to attain self-reliance in defence
More Muscle Power
Past few years have seen the PLARF expand its capabilities
View from Russia | Changed Equations
The Galwan incident will have far-reaching bilateral, regional, and global consequences
View from Pakistan | Modi’s Choice
In Ladakh, India is caught between a rock and a hard place
View from China | From Line to Zone
The China-India border issue needs a new political solution
The Hat Throwers
The Ladakh crisis shows that China’s policy towards India is shaped by its military power
Playing With Fire|| July 2020
The announcement of new ‘rules of engagement’ on the LAC can complicate matters
For a Peaceful World
Russia makes its neutral stand clear on India-China border tensions at the RIC trilateral meet
Mission Militants
How far the government’s new plan to handle militancy in the valley works remains to be seen
Families Matter
In the din of war drums, the voice of a veer naari needs to be heard too
Kashmir Holds the Key
There is a need to start the process for resolution
Feet of Clay
India faces its biggest challenge in decades
Bridge to Security
India has to invest long-term in infrastructure along the Indo-China border
China Pushes the Boundary
Longer the face-off continues greater will be the threat to India
India and BRI | Vying for Attention
Sri Lanka’s strategic position in IOR makes it a much sought after ally for India and China
Echo Chamber
The draft DPP 2020 serves stale wine in a new bottle
Delays and Deadlines
Procurement of crucial defence equipment for the Indian armed forces is moving slowly
Covid Casualties
Various defence exercises across the world have been deferred or cancelled
Rock and a Hard Place
While G2G fast tracks procurements, they do not bring any learning to the indigenous defence industry
Control the Mob
Internal security measures should take top priority in these difficult times
Leadership Vacuum
The recent riots in Delhi have proven that the IPS lacks capable leaders who can uphold principles and values
Message from the Jungle
Left-Wing Extremism continues to be internal security challenge number one
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Bottoms-Up
To become more effective in their assigned roles, CAPFs need their own cadre to lead
India and BRI | Interdependent Neighbours
For years, the Indian foreign policy experts viewed China through the lens of encirclement. The theory of ‘strings of pearls’ was propounded to explain People’s Liberation Army Navy’s (PLAN’s) forays into the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Here China cultivated a series of friendly ports all along the islands in the IOR to further enhance the endurance of its naval vessels. Indian experts argued that all this was aimed at encircling India and restricting the Indian Navy.
Partner in Arms
Indo-US strategic ties can grow on the back of increased defence cooperation between the two nations
Work in Progress | March 2020
Indo-US defence agreements and military exercises are steps towards a robust bilateral relationship
A Show Like No Other
With fingers in too many pies, DefExpo 2020 sent out confusing vibes
A New High
Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership can take Indo-US ties to a new level
2019 At a Glance | A Year Like No Other
t was the most eventful year in recent Indian history. Some may dispute the term eventful, preferring catastrophic instead. But to be fair, since we are too close to these events, it would be best to leave the judgment to history. Or to our readers. Judge for yourself what we achieved in 2019 and at what cost
Futuristic Foot Soldiers
It is imperative to prepare the infantry for hybrid warfare
Realise the Shortcomings
Indian Army is beset with outdated military hardware that hampers its war preparedness
Lend a Helping Hand
Policy makers should address the psychological needs of the soldiers
Small is Potent|2020
The use of drones should move beyond surveillance and cover covert and offensive operations too
Focus on Mechanisation
FRCV and FICV are critical enablers for future defence capability generation
Across Domains
Indian Army must prepare for the next war
In Deep Waters
Maritime reconnaissance aircraft are crucial towards augmenting maritime domain awareness
Maritime Saviours
Indian Navy’s efforts go beyond the nation’s shores when it comes to HADR
Action Plan
Indian Navy has speeded up acquisitions of warships to strengthen its role in IOR
Future of Sea Power
The Indian Navy can no longer ignore the strategic importance of unmanned naval systems
Over the Horizon
Growing threats and limited budget challenges the Indian Navy
What it Takes to Lead
India needs to ensure maritime security through capacity building
Surging Ahead
Bangladesh Navy continues to build and acquire surface combatants
Bigger and Better
PLAN’s First Type-075 LHD launched
New High-Flyers
Z-20 family of medium-lift helicopters was a star attraction at the 5th China Helicopter Exposition
India Pushed to the Edge
Riding the BRI wagon, China is slowly reshaping the Asia-Pacific region
The Tale of Two Ministers
China and Russia put the focus on both ASEAN and Asia-Pacific
Effect Over Destruction
How the concept of Effects-Based Operations evolved during the 1991 Gulf war
The Rise of Rotorcraft
Induction of Apache and Chinook helicopters will boost the IAF’s strength
It’s Been a Busy Year
A look at the IAF Exercises in 2019
Speed and Strike
Future air-launched weapons will be smart, autonomous and AI-driven
In Fighter Mode
The IAF will add nine more squadrons by 2025-26 to make up its depleted strength
Air Saviours
The IAF continues to be an important responder for HADR operations
Security Expert
Enhancing situational awareness with SDR-based data-links
Line of Strong Defence
Once inducted, S-400 will be a game changer for India
The Trainer is Here
HAL has high hopes from its indigenously designed and built HTT-40
Future Beckons
It’s imperative for the IAF to adapt to latest technologies and train its men to effectively use networked environment
To Kashmir and Back
Long days, longer nights and unanswered questions
Chinese Moves on Kashmir
The shadow of August 5 will loom over the upcoming Modi-Xi summit
Once There Was Hope
Now there is only despair and desolation
Road Under Construction
Systemic glitches continue to dog Make in India dream
The Biggest Show
Paris Air Show 2019 lives up to its reputation
Plane Truths
Airline manufacturers register impressive run at the Le Bourget
Future of Weapons
Next Gen MRCAs and PGMs from across the world were on display at Paris Air Show
The Flight of JF-17
PAF’s three fighters drew quite some attention at the show
In Tune with Times
BEL uses Artificial Intelligence in a range of its production processes
The Rise of Robots
AI-driven robots may help in border management
Shift the Focus
An effective civilian disaster management structure can take the load off the military during natural calamities
Men of Steel
In future battles, the role of special forces will be more significant and critical
Seeking Solutions
IEDs remain the most potent threat to security forces
Intelligence Matters
The manifold challenges of internal security, and how the government plans to tackle it
The Lessons
Key takeaways from IAF-PAF’s February 27 aerial engagement
India’s Eyes
Homegrown Optical Targeting Pods is a leap forward that the IAF must take
It’s Shopping Time
Both the IAF and Indian Army are busy upgrading their basic support infrastructure
Pride of Place
The versatile and reliable Mirage 2000s have become the IAF’s go-to platforms for critical operations
All the Prime Minister’s Men
Growing politicisation of defence institutions is a matter of concern
Modi’s Military
By focussing more on projection, the NDA government has weakened national security
Sky is the Limit | March 2019
That’s what Su-30MKI display pilot Wg Cdr Tushar Kadushkar believes
The Great Gamble
The Indian air strikes inside Pakistan will have long-term implications
Show of Strength
The IAF demonstrated its operational capabilities in Jaisalmer in an impressive display
Women Fly High
It is commendable the IAF has opened new roles for women officers but more needs to be done
Interesting Times Ahead
The challenge for the IAF has just begun as competition for the fighters gets underway
Chinooks & Apaches On Their Way
Deliveries to start in March 2019 amid the tussle between the army and IAF over ownership of the Apaches
Future to be Unveiled
It’s HAL’s moment to make a mark with its Tejas and AMCA aircraft
Second Time Lucky
As the second iteration of MMRCA 2.0 contest takes off, the IAF cannot afford a delayed acquisition process
Staring at an Abyss
Lack of foresight leaves the IAF without enough combat aircraft squadron
Makers of India’s Flying Machines
HAL has been at the forefront of meeting Indian armed forces need for helicopters
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Delays Do No Good
The procurement of carrier-based fighters for the Indian Navy should be fast-tracked
The Balancing Act ||February 2019
To get the best weapon systems as well as technology, India needs to choose wisely
Time to Get Serious
The Future Infantry Combat Vehicle programme cannot afford further delays
Power of Jointness
A peek into some major military exercises that Indian Army was a part of in 2018
Better Late Than Never
The OFB to produce small weapons, engine parts and ammunition that are being imported
Promises must be Kept
Veterans want the government to implement OROP in its entirety
Neighbour’s Envy
China makes steady strides in firepower and mobility
A Few Good Things
A slew of long-pending crucial acquisitions for the Indian Army were fast-tracked in 2018
Battle Hardened
Indian Army draws on counter terror experience to prepare for the future
Smart Ally
Arjun Mark 2 comes with 93 improvements on the earlier version
For Friendship’s Sake
A peek into the various naval exercises India was part of this year
Nimble and Swift
Multirole coastal ships are emerging as platforms of choice
A Collective of Littorals
Ten years of IONS has brought into focus maritime issues in the IOR
Power Punch
India’s efforts at indigenising propulsion systems is still in its infancy
Acquisitions on the Anvil
Indian Navy is all set to get new MRHs and NUHs to strengthen its helicopter fleet
Lessons to be Learnt
A dedicated amphibious force is needed for smooth shore operations
Taming of the Sea
Indian Navy builds a fellowship of friendly navies in the IOR
Dragon’s Air Power over TAR
India should be worried about China’s efforts to build three new airports in Tibet
Assertive China
At the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, PLA reaches out in strength
Roadmap to the Future
Ways to boost the aerospace industry were discussed at the 13th International Conference
High Flying Concern
Technologically advanced IFF are being used to protect aircraft from being accidentally shot down
Bigger Impact
The IAF’s shift to IACCS is a major step towards Net Centric Warfare
IAF in News
Air Force Association Celebrates Annual Day
The Unsung Hero
The IAF’s transport fleet has always played an exemplary role in HADR missions in India and abroad
No Time to Waste
Acquisitions and approvals for fighter squadrons must be fast-tracked
Slow but Steady || October 2018
The IAF’s modernisation process has just begun with major hi-tech deliveries to take place few years later
Secure Skies
Indian Air Force celebrates its 86th anniversary
On the Mark
LCA Tejas is all set to get the FOC before it joins the IAF
Promises to be Kept
Ka-226T programme is the biggest export projects of the Russian aviation industry
The Age of Ideas
Russia hard-sells light amphibious tank Sprut and MiG-35 at Army 2018
Looking Back to Look Ahead
Russia is keen to continue its defence industrial cooperation with India
Russia’s Great Outreach ||September 2018
Between words, pauses and meaningful silences
Local Flavours
BRAHMOS missile programme is going strong, with a large part of missile components sourced locally in India
Lofty Goals
Era Technopolis is the Russian Army’s most ambitious R&D project coming up in a small resort town near the Black Sea
The Room with a View
Food and some thoughts on the future of India-Russia relations
The First Step
Innovative ideas and risk-taking necessary to build an Indian defence industrial complex
Much Ado About Nothing
Four years of rhetoric has rendered India even more insecure in its own backyard
Spanish Inspiration
Navantia-built Juan Carlos I amphibious assault LHD calls on India
Dark End of the Tunnel
After several fits and starts, Strategic Partnership model has hit a roadblock
On the Upswing
There has been no dip in defence spending among India’s neighbours
Home Alone
India’s coastline continues to be vulnerable
Full of Potential
The Andaman-Nicobar Command ought to develop as India’s deterrence
The Reset
Modi goes to China
Indigenise to Grow
Defence investments should focus on technology that can help to Make in India
Money Over Matter | Rethink and Reorganise |April 2018
Bhamre report is scathing in its attack on the MoD for the sorry state of affairs in defence procurement
Science of War
An unreal Defence Production Policy cannot rejuvenate India’s defence industry
Time is Running Out
A dialogue with the Kashmiri youth is essential to check the growing menace of terrorism
Look for Solutions
Pakistan’s proxy war can be limited by restoring the IAF’s combat edge
One Big Threat
This will come from Pakistan backed by China, and India should know whether it is militarily prepared
Save Our Men
Steps towards peace with Pakistan should be made if we don’t want to lose our soldiers every year
Nightmare on the LC
And the hinterland is no better
Vulnerable Frontiers
With a road and new defences in the Shaksgam Valley, the PLA further entrenches itself
Offshore Activities
China is aggressively building on the reefs and shoals in South China Sea
An Uncertain Future
Cybercrime and security are serious concerns for which the government has to be prepared
Plan is in Place
The Chinese Navy now boasts of 14 newly commissioned warships
General’s Concerns
The issue of Doklam dominated COAS’s annual press conference
Force Forward
Military power to drive China’s foreign policy
Serious Shortfall
Stop-gap measures cannot cover up the need for small arms procurement
A Brush with Bravery
A civilian’s salute to the Indian soldier
Light in the Dark
The Indian Army is moving to thermal imagers from the traditional II devices
Armour Piercer
The DRDO has the arduous task of developing a MPATGM for the army after the Spike ATGM is out of the race
Shoot to Kill
The Indian Army has finally readied one of its largest procurement plans for infantry modernisation
Purple Reigns
The Indian Army and the art of joint-ness
Short on Firepower
In its second report, the CAG has criticized the MoD for its lack of storing functioning ammunition
First In, Last Out
Well-equipped combat engineering units are a necessity in conventional and asymmetric conflicts
A Shot in the Arm
Modernisation of Army Air Defence gathers speed with acquisition cases being on track
Schooled to Think
Governments have to look beyond just good military training college
Six Women in a Boat
Life at sea is full of challenges and joys as the adventurous women officers of Indian Navy discover while circumnavigating the globe
Undersea Warriors
China is building the first-ever single-hulled submarines
Lean and Mean Platform
The race hots up for choosing the ideal fighter aircraft fit to accommodate both CATOBAR/STOBAR launch methods
Navy in News | December 2017
Passing out Parade Held at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
Navy Finally Ups the Ante
The Indian Navy intends to procure 123 naval multi-role helicopters and 111 armed light naval utility helicopters.
Exchange and Excel
Joint naval exercises have helped Indian Navy to learn best practices
First to Respond
Indian Navy’s HADR operations are praise-worthy
Firepower Unleashed
A variety of sensors and weapons are on offer to quell threats of submarine attacks
Spoilt for Choice
The navy can choose from the latest Indian and global underwater weapons sensors
India Bets on Fire and Fury
India to acquire new anti-ship missiles and torpedoes to secure its maritime interests
Opportunities and Challenges
The Indian Ocean Region is no longer what it used to be
Wake Up to Reality | November 2017
China lists the Kashmir conflict as its top priority
Long Overdue | November 2017
A Rs 25,000 crore financial boost comes for internal security and police reforms
The Resolute Black Cats
As NSG celebrates 33rd Raising Day, its Director General spells out what makes it a ‘world class zero error force’
Genuine or Sham?
Dineshwar Sharma’s appointment as an interlocutor raises some pertinent questions
Canines to the Rescue
NTCD hopes to increase training courses to meet emerging security challenges
Trust, But Verify
Despite fences and walls, Indian homeland remains vulnerable
DSEi in Brief
Kelvin Hughes to Supply Navigation Bridge System to The Royal New Zealand Navy
The Specialists
To make air bases in the country more secure, 700 new Garuds are set to be inducted
IAF in News | October 2017
Chief of Air Staff Addresses Pacific Air Chiefs Symposium at Hawai
Flying Saviours
The biggest challenge to air maintenance continues to be the weather
Future of War
A variety of Electronic Warfare platforms are now available to the IAF
All for a Game
Each air exercise opens new chapter between the participating nations
View from the US | Friends with Benefits
Any defence contract will be more than transactional
Poised for A Hattrick
Astra-1 BVRAAM, QR-SAM and NG-ARM will be used by a family of precision-guided weapons
Bag of Goodies
The IAF is busy with a variety of necessary procurements
Beyond the Numbers
Sobering thoughts on the IAF’s 85th anniversary
Hawk Eye on Progress
HAL upgraded Hawk-i brings to the IAF a combat-ready platform
The Man for All Seasons |October 2017
Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh DFC steps into immortality
War by Other Means | September 2017
Cyber warfare in India needs a proactive strategy and not ossified policies
There is a Need for Dialogue and Track Two Engagement of the Ideologues to Resolve the Issues
Director General Police, Himachal Pradesh, Somesh Goyal
A Fight to Win
Terror can be best countered with new policies, dynamic leadership and latest technology
Hollow Promises
Donald Trump’s new strategy for Afghanistan will not solve the problem, only make it worse
Game of Politics
Former PDP minister Tariq Hameed Karra recounts how the ‘unholy alliance’ was made
Fuel to Fire
The plea against Article 35A is adding to instability in Kashmir
Official Peace
Yet, Kashmir continues to simmer
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