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
FEATURE 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
Thales and BDL to join hands to ‘Make in India’ 70mm laser guided rocket solution
Aiming for the Sky
HAL lines up many products but loss of Malaysian Air Force tender is a sign of export challenges
Truncated Expo, Advantage HAL
With limited presence of foreign exhibitors, Indian companies dominated the show
Engines of Growth
Indigenous MRO set to fly with large engine orders for commercial aircraft, fighter jets, military helicopters
Su-30MKI Set for Lethal Makeover
UAC commits to fighter’s upgradation in India with indigenous components
Kalyani Group Forges Ahead
Company has got many export orders & plans to deepen engagement with Indian armed forces
Aero India Show News
B-1B Lancer Heavy Bombers Return to Aero India, Underscoring US-India Strategic Partnership
Growing bonhomie with UAE
Emirate’s military company to partner with Indian firm to manufacture small arms
IDEX Show News
RAFAEL Inaugurates its UAE Facility at IDEX 2023
BOOKS
J&K is a Sensitive Border State and a Hostile Population Within Would Further be Detrimental for Indian Security Interests
Anuradha Bhasin, author of A Dismantled State: The Untold Story of Kashmir After Article 370
A Fear That Refuses To Go
How revocation of Article 370 has reinforced old insecurities. An extract
No Longer in the Shadow
Former R&AW chief A.S. Dulat’s memoirs, A Life in the Shadows, chronicles a life spent in pursuit of conversation
Behind the Scenes
How Ajit Doval showed all attributes of a spymaster right at the start of his career. An Extract
COLUMN
Leadership Key to CI Success
Brig. Ravi Palsokar (retd)
Price of Peace
S.K. Sood