First Things First – August 2018
India must secure its stronghold in the IOR to have primacy in the larger Indo-Pacific region
By Cmde Anil Jai Singh (retd)
Full of Potential – June 2018
The Andaman-Nicobar Command ought to develop as India’s deterrence
By Pravin Sawhney and Ghazala Wahab
Home Alone – June 2018
India’s coastline continues to be vulnerable
By Pravin Sawhney and Ghazala Wahab
Stay Closer Home – June 2018
Opting for indigenous methods is the way forward for the Indian Navy
By Cmde Anil Jai Singh (retd)
Mother of All Shows – May 2018
Gagan Shakti-2018 showcased the IAF’s air power
A FORCE Report
Undersea Watch – May 2018
MAREEM AIP has been developed for navy’s Scorpene SSKs
By Prasun K. Sengupta
Force Multipliers – April 2018
The demand for UAVs is on the rise in the Indian armed forces
By Aditya Kakkar
Ocean of Opportunities – April 2018
Indian Navy’s multilateral engagement MILAN 2018 brought together 16 countries off Andaman and Nicobar islands
Advantage Subs – April 2018
The government needs to accept that submarines are the most-effective part of undersea warfare
By Cmde Anil Jai Singh (retd)
Beyond Indian Ocean – March 2018
Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman says that India is looking at the Indo-Pacific also
By Aditya Kakkar
Forward Edge Defence – March 2018
China’s present maritime security initiatives reflect a sea change in strategic priorities
By Prasun K. Sengupta
Helping Hands – March 2018
Jamia Millia Islamia’s Akashdeep programme provides distance education to Indian armed forces personnel
By Aditya Kakkar
Strong Support – March 2018
A few foreign players are offering state-of-the-art Landing Helicopter Docks to the Indian Navy
By Jaison Deepak
Target Achieved – February 2018
To meet the Indian Navy’s demand, a host of radars are being developed
By Jaison Deepak
Action Along the Coast – February 2018
It is in India’s interest to further maritime cooperation in the IOR
By Aditya Kakkar
Lethal Weapons – February 2018
The navy has procured BRAHMOS variants and anti-ship missiles
By Jaison Deepak
Friend in Need – February 2018
India’s decades old relationship with Russia should keep up with the times
By Admiral Vishnu Bhagwat (retd)
Schooled to Think – January 2018
Governments have to look beyond just good military training college
By RAdm. Sudhir Pillai (retd)
Long Overdue – January 2018
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissions INS Kalvari into the navy
A FORCE Report
Opportunities and Challenges – December 2017
The Indian Ocean Region is no longer what it used to be
By Pravin Sawhney and Ghazala Wahab
India Bets on Fire and Fury – December 2017
India to acquire new anti-ship missiles and torpedoes to secure its maritime interests
By Aditya Kakkar
Spoilt for Choice – December 2017
The navy can choose from the latest Indian and global underwater weapons sensors
By Jaison Deepak
Firepower Unleashed – December 2017
A variety of sensors and weapons are on offer to quell threats of submarine attacks
By Jaison Deepak
First to Respond – December 2017
Indian Navy’s HADR operations are praise-worthy
By Younis Ahmad Kaloo
Exchange and Excel – December 2017
Joint naval exercises have helped Indian Navy to learn best practices
By Younis Ahmad Kaloo
Navy Finally Ups the Ante – December 2017
The Indian Navy intends to procure 123 naval multi-role helicopters and 111 armed light naval utility helicopters
By Aditya Kakkar
Undersea Warriors – December 2017
China is building the first-ever single-hulled submarines
By Prasun K. Sengupta
Navy in News – December 2017
Passing out Parade Held at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
Lean and Mean Platform – December 2017
The race hots up for choosing the ideal fighter aircraft fit to accommodate both CATOBAR/STOBAR launch methods
By Jaison Deepak
Six Women in a Boat – December 2017
Life at sea is full of challenges and joys as the adventurous women officers of Indian Navy discover while circumnavigating the globe
By Aditya Kakkar
We are optimistic about aligning the induction of these aircraft (carrier-borne fighters) with the operationalisation of IAC-1 – December 2017
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba PVSM, AVSM, ADC
Given That Now We Keep Certain Ships in War-Readiness State All the Time…, Some Ships Would Be Ready Immediately (in Case of a Crisis) – December 2017
Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Naval Command Vice Admiral Girish Luthra PVSM, AVSM
During the last one year we have started to look at exports in a focussed manner. We have created an exports promotion team in the shipyard, which did not exist earlier. We have sent mailers to all our defence attaches worldwide so that they can keep us abreast with export opportunities. – December 2017
Chairman and Managing Director, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd, Commodore Rakesh Anand (retd)
The final choice for P-75(I) AIP would emerge based on developmental timelines of indigenous AIP vis-à-vis timelines by which integration data can be provided to the platform designer – December 2017
Inspector General Nuclear Submarines, Vice Admiral Srikant
Beginning of a New Era – December 2017
The story behind India’s first nuclear submarine INS Chakra
By Admiral Vishnu Bhagwat (retd)
Serious Concerns – December 2017
It’s high time India worked towards building a viable naval aviation force
By RAdm. Sudhir Pillai (retd)
Future Tech – December 2017
Disruptive technologies will revolutionise maritime operations
By Cmde Sujeet Samaddar (retd)
Last Man Standing – December 2017
The story of a brave-heart officer, Captain M.N. Mulla MVC, who chose death over dishonour
By Maj. Gen. Raj Mehta (retd)
Win-Win Strategy – December 2017
A credible amphibious warfare capability is essential for India’s superpower dreams
By Maj. Gen. Rajesh Singh (retd)
Joint Action – November 2017
Exercise INDRA 2017 includes for the first time all three services of the armed forces
A FORCE Report
New Threats, Better Solutions – November 2017
Indian Navy is investing in latest maritime reconnaissance and surveillance platforms
By Jaison Deepak
Women Ahoy! – September 2017
An all-women team sets out to circumnavigate the globe in a one-of-a-kind expedition
By Aditya Kakkar
The Americans Are Back – August 2017
F-16 for the IAF and F/A-18 for the Indian Navy
By Ashley J. Tellis
Games Navies Play – August 2017
Malabar 2017 was the perfect platform to showcase India’s maritime might
By Aditya Kakkar