In this issue

Geopolitics’ May, 2021 issue mainly focusses on India’s special strategic relationship with Russia. The edition analyses the prospects of India leasing military equipment from foreign vendors in order to fill up the gaps. The issue also carries extensive features on utility of a dedicated defence modernisation fund, the significance of unmanned ground vehicles in the modern-day battlefield, and India’s rapid response capability in deploying troops over foreign shores. The Periscope section carries a writeup on ISRO’s upcoming GISAT-1 space mission. The Perspective section carries an exclusive article on safety measures adapted at Kudankulan nuclear power plant. The Spotlight section carries a report on cyber security in India. The Internal Security section highlights the menace of Naxalism confounding the Indian state, and takes the edition to an interesting conclusion. The May, 2021 issue of the magazine is a must-read for everyone.

LEASING MILITARY EQUIPMENT

There is no way that India can replace many of its military requirements with leased equipment. The environment, the risk of loss and damage may impose prohibitive lease terms on any contract. However, there is scope in the logistics, coastal policing, search and rescue and training spheres, argues

7 mins

SAFETY MEASURES IMPLEMENTED AT KUDANKULAM NPP

After the completion, the Kudankulam NPP will become not only the largest nuclear power plant in India, but also the largest clean energy production facility in the entire region as well, writes ALEXANDER NAKHABOV

3 mins

Why Military Relationship With Russia Still Matters For India

After the Galwan confrontation between India and China two trends have become apparent in Indian defence policy: there has been a perceptible shift towards the United States and its allies in New Delhi’s security relationships; and the country, as it usually does when it is faced by a crisis, is beginning to think proactively and creatively about weapons production and acquisition.

9 mins

UGVS: THE WHAT, THE WHY, AND THE HOW

Given the deteriorating security landscape in the neighbourhood, India must fast forward the development of autonomous weapons that can be force multipliers for the nation’s armed forces, writes COL. ANDREW FERNANDES (RETD)

10+ mins

INTERVENTION OPERATIONS & RAPID RESPONSE CAPABILITY

Given India’s established expertise and military capability, there can be little doubt that it will be called upon by the international community to deploy Indian forces, writes SATISH NAMBIAR

9 mins

NAXALISM CONFOUNDS THE INDIAN STATE

AJAY K MEHRA discusses why and how the Maoist menace is alive and kicking

10 mins

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