In this issue

Geopolitics’ October, 2022 Special Issue primarily focusses on the Defence Expo event in Ahmedabad. The edition analyses the evolving tank fleet of the Indian Army. The issue also carries comprehensive articles on the Indian military’s helicopter fleet, investing in artificial intelligence for the Indian Navy, the role of CDS, the opportunities for the private sector in India’s aerospace and defence industry, the journey of HAL to global prominence, and the rise of China as a global superpower. Detailed reports on the ongoing race between F/A-18 and Rafale for the Indian Navy’s deck-based fighter competition, and the recently held Police Expo in Delhi makes the edition a very interesting read. Features on the strategic significance of indigenisation of aircraft engines, MSME participation in defence manufacturing, and transformative challenges for the Indian Air Force, plus- interviews of a number of industry leaders bring the issue to a logical conclusion. The October, 2022 edition of the magazine is a must-read for everyone.

DOES INDIA’S NEW CDS HAVE CEREMONIAL OR SUBSTANTIAL POWER?

As the head of the Department of Military Affairs, the CDS also has to facilitate the h restructuring of military commands for an optimal utilisation of resources. This would be achieved by bringing about jointness in operations, writes Prakash Nanda.

7 mins

RANSFORMING SEAMLESSLY FROM AIR-RELATED" TO “SPACE- RELATED“

Indian Air Force is closely monitoring the situation in Ukraine and examining the lessons arising out of the conflict.

5 mins

MAKING MOST OUT OF DEFEXPO-2022

In order to derive the maximum benefit from the forthcoming exhibition, the Ministry of Defence should listen more than they speak at the event, argues AMIT COWSHISH

9 mins

“OUR SOURCING FROM INDIA STANDS AT 1 BILLION A YEAR FROM 300+ SUPPLIERS WHO ARE PART OF THE GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN"

There are several examples where our Indian partners are global suppliers of critical parts on Boeing’s defence airplanes. We are developing MSMEs in support of our commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat. In fact, 25 percent of our suppliers from India are MSMEs, shares, SALIL GUPTE, President, Boeing India, in this interaction with Geopotitics

6 mins

TRANSFORMATIVE CHALLENGES

The Indian Air Force needs to maintain its technological edge over adversaries, as aerial warfare enters an age of transformation and the service itself struggles to maintain its sanctioned combat strength. A report.

10+ mins

"WE FORESEE INDIA AS NOT JUST A CUSTOMER, BUT ALSO AS A PROMISING PARTNER IN THE APAC REGION"

Although Embraer has substantial offerings to India in diverse fields like Defense, Aerospace, Civil Aviation, & Space, etc., particularly in the field of Defense and Aerospace/Aviation, Embraer can help India achieve global exporter status and a critical supplier in the global supply chain, thus also attain its goal of becoming self-reliant, says JACKSON SCHNEIDER, President & CEO, Embraer Defense & Security, in this conversation with GEOPOLITICS.

6 mins

HAL'S JOURNEY TO GLOBAL PROMINENCE

With nearly eight decades of experience, the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has now its plate full with orders. But there is still a mismatch between its ambition and ability, writes

5 mins

GLOBALISING ARMS PRODUCTION

Arguing why Indian arms production needs to move beyond "Make in India" to "Make Indian in a global environment", AMIT GUPTA suggests that a beginning can be made with an Indo-Russian partnership in Central Asia

9 mins

“RAFAEL WAS A PIONEER IN ESTABLISHING A 49 PERCENT FDI JV IN INDIA"

By creating an ecosystem of over 100 local manufacturers, most of them MSMEs, we have successfully transferred production capabilities and know-how to our partners, says Brig. Gen. Ret.) ARIEL KARO, Executive Vice President for Marketing Business Development, Rafael, in this conversation with Geopotitics.

6 mins

A VERY CLOSE RACE

Will Boeing's F/A-18 Super Hornet combat aircraft outshine Dassault Aviation's Rafale arine jet as the Indian Navy's deck-based fighter? ARITRA BANERJEE asks experts for an answer

6 mins

“GA-ASI IS WELL INVESTED IN EXPANDING INTO THE INDIAN UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS SPACE”

We feel that the time is ripe for global UAS companies to participate in India’s vision plan for UAS, says DR. VIVEK LALL, Chief Executive, General Atomics Global Corporation, in this conversation with Geopotitics

4 mins

"THE GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO FORM A DEDICATED STRATEGY"

Continued involvement of the government through ISRO and the private sector with their agility, should build up capabilities for overseas markets in building satellites, launches, and ground segment equipment, which will help to raise the year-on-year growth rate significantly, says ANIL PRAKASH, Director General, SIA-India, in this interview with GEOPOLITICS.

6 mins

THE ROTARY-WING PUNCH

With tactical-level challenges looming in India’s neighbourhood, it is high time for the Indian armed forces to rapidly brush up rotorcraft capabilities, writes AMARTYA SINHA

5 mins

INDIGENISATION OF AIRCRAFT ENGINES

Unless India develops its own aero-engines as an urgent strategic imperative, there cannot be any true self-reliance in defence, explains GIRISH LINGANNA

5 mins

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