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Geopolitics’ January, 2020 edition focusses on modernisation of the Indian Army. The Cover Story is on the union government’s half-hearted efforts towards hiring a credible Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) for the Indian armed forces. The issue carries detailed articles on India’s military satellites, future weapons wishlist of the Indian Army, and India’s artillery modernisation programme. The edition also carries detailed writeups on network-centric warfare for joint operations. The ‘Diplomacy’ section contains articles on the future prospects of India-China relations. The ‘Periscope’ section carries a report on guided Pinaka-Mark-2 rocket launcher’s successful test. The ‘Global Watch’ section contains a feature on NASAMS-2 air-defence system’s role in securing Australian airspace. The ‘Tech Scan’ section carries a report on the third successful test-flight of BrahMos air-launched supersonic cruise missile from an Indian Airforce Sukhoi-30MKI fighter aircraft, which rendered the new-generation weapon system fully operational. A Photo Feature on RISAT-2BR1 satellite’s successful launch by ISRO and exclusive interviews of three prominent industry leaders in the DefBiz section make the issue a very interesting read for all. Plus, a book review- Apratim Mukarji’s ‘Annihilating the Demons of Sri Lanka: An Unfinished Story’, takes the edition to a wonderful conclusion. The ‘new-year’ special issue is a must-have for everyone.
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MEETING NEW AIR AND MISSILE THREATS
The Indian Air Force has begun substantial modernisation of its strategic air defences. But while progress has undoubtedly been made, strategic SAM defences remain weak, writes SANJAY BADRI MAHARAJ
EXPENSIVE BUT INDISPENSABLE AIRPOWER
AMIT GUPTA argues why given the harsh economic challenges facing the country, which is not unique to India, the best way to afford an effective air force is to plan differently but smartly by going for techno-globalisation rather than futile techno-nationalism
IAF INDIGENISATION REALISTIC TARGETS ARE NEEDED
India cannot and must not expect complete indigenisation. The tendency to view Indian efforts in terms of indigenous content is singularly unhelpful. While increasing indigenization is necessary, economies of scale, costs, and realistic appraisal of the level of technology transfer have to be taken into consideration, argues SANJAY BADRI MAHARAJ
EVERGREEN RUSSIAN FACTOR IN EVOLUTION OF IAF
AMIT COWSHISH argues why it is hard to ignore the Russian factor in India’s military capability
NANO DRONES: A BIG IMPACT ON THE BATTLEFIELD
Nano drones, the advanced systems that pack a lot of functionality into a tiny form factor, are becoming a major military tool. With China having a huge lead, India needs to get its act together, argues RAKESH KRISHNAN SIMHA
BEING SELF-RELIANT IN DEFENCE
The ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ campaign is speeding up the growth of indigenous defence manufacturing capability in India, writes C SANTHOSH
POST-RAFALE IAF GROWTH CHALLENGES
In order to have its authorized 42 squadrons earliest by 2038, the Indian Air Force requires $110 billion (₹770,000 crore), estimates ANIL CHOPRA. Where is that money? Will this remain a pipe dream?
AUGMENTING THE AIRLIFT CAPABILITY
India is slowly and steadily raising its means to deploy and sustain military forces across possible distant battlefields by air, writes NINAD D SHETH
MSMEs Can Make Or Mar ‘Make In India' Initiative
The fulcrum of the ‘Make in India’ programme is the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) segment and, as of now, the MSMEs are thought of only as an adjunct. But that is slowly changing, explains R Chandrakanth
Defence Against Offence: India Is Building Up Its BMD Systems
The experience gained from the development and operation of the BrahMos Mach-3 supersonic cruise missile by the Indian armed forces will be an added advantage not available to other nations in the region. As a result, India could likely have operational hypersonic weapons capability before the end of the decade, explains C Santhosh