In this issue

Geopolitics’ April, 2022 issue specially focusses on the Andaman & Nicobar Command of the Indian armed forces. The edition analyses the significance of potentially buying an additional batch of Dassault Rafale fighter jets from France. The issue also carries comprehensive articles on Indian missile prowess, ongoing RFIs for modernising the Indian military, and how emergency procurements are successfully filling up the gaps. Detailed features on Russia’s digital offensive against Ukraine, and the possible negative repercussions of American arms sales to Ukraine make the edition an interesting read. The Periscope section carries a writeup on the operationalisation and potential induction of the indigenously developed world-class MSMC (JVPC) carbine into the Indian Army. A number of Focus Features and interviews of industry leaders take the issue to a logical conclusion. The April, 2022 edition of the magazine is a must-read for everyone.

AN ATMANIRBHAR CARBINE: MSMC (JVPC) IS READY FOR INDUCTION INTO THE INDIAN ARMY

In a major leap forward in the domain of infantry modernisation, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has declared that a carbine, jointly developed by its Pune-based facility and the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), has completed its final phase of user trials by the Indian Army and is ready for induction.

3 mins

ANDAMAN & NICOBAR COMMAND: SENTINEL OF THE EAST

Before migrating into the theatre command concept, it would be worthwhile to study the shortfalls experienced by the Tri-Services Command in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and make good the deficiencies. The rejuvenated Tri-Services Command could then be graduated into a full-fledged theatre command by ploughing in additional resources, carrying out course corrections and expanding the role.

10+ mins

MIDHANI HAS EXPORTED TO ABOUT 10 COUNTRIES IN US, EUROPE AND ASIA PACIFIC GEOGRAPHIES

MIDHANI is now producing complete spectrum of armour products made of composites as well as armour steel including helmets, BR patkas, BR shield, etc., explains DR S K JHA, Chairman and Managing Director, Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited in this one-on-one with GEOPOLITICS

7 mins

INDIAN MISSILE PROWESS

RAJIV NAYAN details how India today is a full-fledged missile superpower with a range of missiles in different categories. The only way ahead now lies in testing and operationalising the Agni-VI ICBM at the earliest.

9 mins

RAFALE AGAIN?

As India looks for a Medium Role Combat Aircraft (MRCA), AMIT GUPTA argues why the country should make the calculated choice of buying a second order of the French Rafale fighter

10+ mins

ONGOING RFIS: AN AMBITIOUS ROAD TO 2024 AND BEYOND

While a whole gamut of mega defence acquisitions is being planned, the government is sparing no efforts towards engaging with Indian and overseas vendors through a considerable number of feasibility studies, AONs and EOls.

9 mins

EMERGENCY PROCUREMENTS FILLING UP THE GAPS

Threatened by a hostile China on its borders, India has taken a wholesome approach towards military modernisation through urgent procurement of cutting-edge weapon systems and advanced platforms.

9 mins

INSIGHTEON'S UNIQUE 'WARGAME' ON OFFSET PENALTIES

Insighteon Consulting ran an interactive wargame on February 23 and 24, with the aim of ascertaining the reasons behind the failure to fulfil offset obligations leading to penalties, and options available to hasten the process of achieving closure of defence offset obligations.

5 mins

Decoding Russia's Digital Offensive

When Russia invaded Ukraine more than a month ago, it was feared that there would be massive cyber-attacks on Ukraine and its supporters, including the NATO powers led by the United States. But such is the situation today that it is Russia that is complaining of being the target of cyber offensives.

5 mins

INCONGRUITY OF AMERICAN ARMS SALES TO EAST EUROPEAN NATIONS

VAISHALI BASU SHARMA explains how massive American arms sales to East European countries, including Ukraine, outweigh any security or economic benefits they produce

9 mins

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