In this issue

Geopolitics' April 2017 issue looks at the challenges for the new Defence Minister and how the former Raksha Mantri's unfinished tasks can be completed. Also, the issue focuses on the massive strides the Indian Space Research Organisation has taken over the years. From being an essential part of the Integrated Space Cell which will see the launch of a long line of defence application oriented satellites to becoming one of the top space organisations in the world, ISRO's achievements are noteworthy. Plus: The BrahMos supersonic missile has reached the 400-km range and the 'Made in India' Pinaka is ready for export.

Defence Space Agency To Exploit India'S Space Assets

The Integrated Space Cell may want to put a long line of defence application oriented satellites into orbit, even before the formation of the tri-services Space Command. Already an "eye-in-the-sky” system for the Air Force is being considered.

10 mins

India's Space Sector Achievements Are Worth Emulating

The ISRO saga is a story of achievements. From its humble origins – when rocket parts were carried on bicycles and bullock carts – the organization has come a long way. Today, India can hold her head high among space research nations because of the spectacular feats by ISRO. ISRO is not just a space research institution, but it is much more than that.

6 mins

Brahmos Displays Its 450-Km Reach

The revelation that the BrahMos supersonic missile can and does reach targets far beyond the 400-km range has finally established the long unspoken truth about its capability. This can become a game-changer in the South Asian security context. A report.

7 mins

Indian Pinaka Ready For Export

A truly ‘Made in India’ product, the Pinaka weapon system has made rapid strides. Today, the ‘guided’ version has a range of over 70 km. That means India can now use it to carry out surgical strikes across the Line of Control. It is no wonder that a few nations have shown their interest to acquire the weapon system from India. A detailed report.

6 mins

Hal Poised For Huge Growth As It Prepares For Ipo

Disinvestment approved, the country’s only state-owned aircraft maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is ready to go public and in the process become a global giant aerospace manufacturer. While the move will make the organization nimble and competitive, it will be more efficient and professional in its approach to operations.

8 mins

Indian Defence Needs Lean Mean Fighting Machine

Some time ago, the Prime Minister expressed the view that our armed forces should be driven by technology and not by an increase in numbers. LT GEN VINOD BHATIA points out where and how the numbers could be reduced to make our forces lean and mean.

10 mins

Time To Redraw Strategic Frontiers

There can be no ethics or morals in the unjust ‘war’ that Pakistan and China are waging against India, since both adversaries have chosen to violate the basic principles of a just war.

7 mins

'Before Long, A Skeldar Will Be Produced In India'

JAKOB BAUMANN, CEO, UMS Skeldar, believes that it will be able to convince the Navy first to go for a Skeldar and later even think of tying up with partners in India to start Skeldar production.

4 mins

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