Geopolitics - May 2020
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Geopolitics’ May 2020 special digital Issue focuses on commercial space exploration and the Indian human spaceflight programme. The issue also carries a detailed article on the upcoming Chandrayaan-3 mission to the moon. The edition has a comprehensive writeup on Coronavirus as a biological weapon and the horrific prospects of biological wars. There is a piece on India’s anti-tank guided missile capability along with an article on Information Warfare. The ‘Periscope’ section carries a report on exemption of military vehicles from Bharat Stage-6 emission norms. A writeup on underwater domain awareness in the post-Covid-19 global order; plus, an exclusive interview of Devendra Bhardwaj, Deputy General Manager, Ordnance Factory Medak takes the issue to a logical conclusion. A photo feature on the Russian Soyuz MS-15 manned spacecraft’s safe return to earth makes the edition an interesting read for everyone.
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HELIRUSSIA-2022 - NEW AND UPGRADED MACHINES ON SHOW
At HeliRussia-2022 in Moscow, Rosoboron export not only unveiled new products to the world, but also declared its vision for the future by setting the standards very high in terms of export targets. A report
INCREASING THREATS FROM SPACE DEBRIS
What constitutes space debris and how are they categorised? What are the physical and legal implications of space debris hitting on Earth? How would these incidents affect the already sour relations between India and China?
MOBILITY SOLUTIONS FOR THE INDIAN ARMY
While the Indian Army has a significantly large fleet of trucks and utility vehicles, there is a need to further augment the capabilities by adding latest platforms with better fuel-efficiency, faster speeds, larger wheelbases and enhanced axle-load bearing capacities.
SMART AND LETHAL WEAPONS: A NEW INDIA IN THE MAKING
Indian military decision-makers need smart and high-precision weapons that provide them the confidence that when used, they will be able to hit the hostile targets very hard with extreme lethality, but cause minimum collateral damage in the process.
NON-CONTACT STEALTH NAVAL COMBAT PLATFORMS
A strong submarine force is a necessity India cannot afford to ignore. We need to be prepared for challenges which are staring at us, writes Vice Admiral Shekhar Sinha (retd.)
INTEGRATION OF FUTURISTIC TECH IN DEFENCE MANUFACTURING
VAISHALI BASU SHARMA argues that for a viable ecosystem for futuristic technologies, the gaps between research in the emerging technology domain and its commercial and industrial applications need to be bridged
GLOBAL REALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC INCLUSIVITY
Can Quad and Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) shape global realignment, drive the world as engine of economic growth, and overcome the deficiency of present ineffective global governance system? Is it going to evolve towards a genuine multipolar global system with the democratic countries leading, or will continue to be dominated by the United States? Is India ready to take the opportunity provided by Quad to leapfrog its technologicalmilitary capabilities and enhance its economic power to be engine of economic growth in the Indian Ocean region and world at large?
AN UNCHARTED ODYSSEY
The proposed scheme of Tour of Duty is a radical measure, which should be tempered with ground realities and pragmatism
CHOOSING AN ‘AIRCRAFT' FOR THE CARRIER
Two Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets are presently in Goa for trials at the Indian Navy’s Shore-Based Test Facility (SBTF) to demonstrate their compatibility and suitability to operate from Indian aircraft carriers. The demonstration is ongoing and will conclude this month. French Dassault Aviation has already demonstrated the compatibility of its Rafale-M jet in January.
BRAHMOS: THE GAMECHANGER
India’s best known supersonic cruise missile can be a great instrument of military diplomacy for its immense export potential in Asian markets
