COVER STORY
Modi’s Military
By focussing more on projection, the NDA government has weakened national security
All the Prime Minister’s Men
Growing politicisation of defence institutions is a matter of concern
Pride of Place
The versatile and reliable Mirage 2000s have become the IAF’s go-to platforms for critical operations
It’s Shopping Time
Both the IAF and Indian Army are busy upgrading their basic support infrastructure
India’s Eyes
Homegrown Optical Targeting Pods is a leap forward that the IAF must take
FEATURE/REPORT
In Good Shape
The IAF is well equipped with an enviable fleet of attack helicopters
Smart Surveillance
MHA’s BOLD-QIT project will supplement its CIBMS initiative along the Indo-Bangladesh border to prevent any kind of encroachments
For a Robust Navy
Acquisition of NMRHs and NUHs should be fast-tracked
In the Nation’s Interest
The FRCV and FICV programmes need a solid push
Moment of Reckoning
India’s sub-sea fleet needs an overhaul
Propelling the IAF
India should focus on making its own state-of-the-art turbo jet engines
The Heavy Lifter
Boeing Chinook CH-47F (I) is now a part of the IAF’s inventory
Invaluable Assets
Increased focus on UAVs with strike capabilities dominates defence acquisitions
As Good as Real
Shortage of advanced simulators in both military and civil sectors has to be filled up
Giant Leap into Space
India’s first manned space mission is scheduled for December 2021
Turbulence Ahead
Rising operational costs and infrastructural hurdles hurt business aviation in India
BOOKS
Books | Force of the Future
How information technology is changing Chinese shipbuilding industry
Books | Project Hate
How the faulty vision based on notions of exceptionalism is cleaving the Indian society
COLUMNS
A Game Changer
Air Marshal Ramesh Rai (retd)
Long Way to Go
Debalina Ghoshal
Internal Matters
Ramesh Chandra
Beyond Revenge and Rhetoric
R.C. Sharma
First Person
Ghazala Wahab