Navy
First Things First
India must secure its stronghold in the IOR to have primacy in the larger Indo-Pacific region
Stay Closer Home
Opting for indigenous methods is the way forward for the Indian Navy
Home Alone
India’s coastline continues to be vulnerable
Full of Potential
The Andaman-Nicobar Command ought to develop as India’s deterrence
Undersea Watch
MAREEM AIP has been developed for navy’s Scorpene SSKs
Mother of All Shows
Gagan Shakti-2018 showcased the IAF’s air power
Guest Column | Advantage Subs
The government needs to accept that submarines are the most-effective part of undersea warfare
Ocean of Opportunities
Indian Navy’s multilateral engagement MILAN 2018 brought together 16 countries off Andaman and Nicobar islands
Force Multipliers | April 2018
The demand for UAVs is on the rise in the Indian armed forces
Strong Support
A few foreign players are offering state-of-the-art Landing Helicopter Docks to the Indian Navy
Helping Hands
Jamia Millia Islamia’s Akashdeep programme provides distance education to Indian armed forces personnel
Forward Edge Defence
China’s present maritime security initiatives reflect a sea change in strategic priorities
Beyond Indian Ocean
Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman says that India is looking at the Indo-Pacific also
Lethal Weapons| 2018
The navy has procured BRAHMOS variants and anti-ship missiles
Action Along the Coast
It is in India’s interest to further maritime cooperation in the IOR
Target Achieved
To meet the Indian Navy’s demand, a host of radars are being developed
Friend in Need
India’s decades old relationship with Russia should keep up with the times
Long Overdue
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissions INS Kalvari into the navy
Schooled to Think
Governments have to look beyond just good military training college
Guts, Grit and Glory | Last Man Standing
The story of a brave-heart officer, Captain M.N. Mulla MVC, who chose death over dishonour
Future Tech | Decemaber 2017
Disruptive technologies will revolutionise maritime operations
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
Win-Win Strategy | December 2017
A credible amphibious warfare capability is essential for India’s superpower dreams
Guest Column | Serious Concerns
It’s high time India worked towards building a viable naval aviation force
Beginning of a New Era
The story behind India’s first nuclear submarine INS Chakra
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
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Joint Action
Exercise INDRA 2017 includes for the first time all three services of the armed forces
New Threats, Better Solutions
Indian Navy is investing in latest maritime reconnaissance and surveillance platforms
Women Ahoy!
An all-women team sets out to circumnavigate the globe in a one-of-a-kind expedition
Games Navies Play
Malabar 2017 was the perfect platform to showcase India’s maritime might
View from the US | The Americans Are Back
F-16 for the IAF and F/A-18 for the Indian Navy
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