COVER STORY
Assertive China
At the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, PLA reaches out in strength
Dragon’s Air Power over TAR
India should be worried about China’s efforts to build three new airports in Tibet
FEATURE/REPORT
Power Games
The Indian Air Force celebrates its 86th anniversary along with solid plans
Shot in the Arm
Work on the HAL AMCA should be hastened for it to become an asset for the IAF
Forget them Not
A war memorial built by the Indian government and USI will be inaugurated in France
The Right Move
The government’s approval for contracting 24 MH-60Rs will be a big boost to the Indian Navy’s ASW capabilities
Reinvent and Thrive
BEML continues to stay relevant as the top-of-the-mind defence equipment manufacturer and supplier
At the Helm of Affairs
BEL continues to cater to the needs of the armed forces with latest defence technology
Sky is the Limit
Technological innovations must be brought in to handle India’s growing air traffic
Tech-Savvy Borders
Use of technology like CIBMS alone does not ensure fool-proof border security and management
More Falsehoods
The municipal elections in the Valley were a total sham
Security in Numbers
Union home minister Rajnath Singh announces deployment of a new NSG unit in Jammu and Kashmir
The Tale of Two Kashmirs
With the wailing mothers of the civilian youth on one side of the divide and the Tiranga-covered coffins of the security forces on the other, October has been the bloodiest month this year in Kashmir
INTERVIEW
We are looking to set up a missile systems plant in India capable of significant levels of production, not only in terms of quantity but also regarding technology of the highest level
Country head, MBDA Group, India, Loic Piedevache
BOOKS
Dishonouring the Armed Forces
The government has failed the armed forces, writes Shashi Tharoor in his most recent book. An extract.
COLUMNS
Show and Learn
Cmde Anil Jai Singh
Illusionary Gains
Maj. Gen. Mrinal Suman (retd)
A Matter of National Interest
Lt Gen. Rameshwar Yadav (retd)
Gaping Holes
Sanjiv Krishan Sood
First Person
Ghazala Wahab