Military-Defence
Geopolitics
IAF IN A TWO-FRONT WAR
Though the Indian Air Force now has credible “strategic reach” from the Persian Gulf to the Straits of Malacca, it needs more fighter planes, more air defence systems and more missiles to manage a possible joint threat from China and Pakistan, argues Air Marshal ANIL CHOPRA
10+ min |
October 2020
Geopolitics
GA-ASI HAS PRODUCED MORE THAN 20 VARIANTS SINCE IT INTRODUCED ITS FIRST RPAS IN 1990
GA-ASI’s new MQ-9B is available as the SkyGuardian and the SeaGuardian for maritime operations. The UK is the launch customer and they requested a special variant, based on MQ-9B SkyGuardian, called the Protector, points out VIVEK LALL, Chief Executive, General Atomics Global Corporation, in this one-on-one with GEOPOLITICS
3 min |
October 2020
Geopolitics
BEING A POTENT AIR FORCE
IAF’s new force structure emphasises on cutting-edge foreign acquired quality and ‘Make in India’ quantity, writes NINAD D SHETH
8 min |
October 2020
Geopolitics
A GIANT LEAP
AMARTYA SINHA explains why hypersonic cruise missiles are a massive force multiplier
9 min |
October 2020
Geopolitics
The Story Of Atmanirbharta In Defence
Will the embargo on import and carving out of a separate budget head for local procurement give impetus to indigenisation and self-reliance in a way that the measures taken in the past two decades have not? Amit Cowshish attempts an answer
10+ min |
September 2020
Geopolitics
Article 370 — One Year Later, Huge Infra Push In J&K
The abrogation of Article-370 and Article-35A of the Constitution of India has seen an outpour of developmental initiatives in the two newly formed union territories, reports Amartya Sinha
9 min |
September 2020
Geopolitics
Is The “New LAC Normal” Here To Stay?
Presenting a “Reality Check”, GEN RAJ MEHTA argues that while India’s conventional war-fighting approach suffices for Pakistan (in the event of Chinese collusion in SSN), the Chinese fight very differently. Thus, Indian forces will have to balance conventional wisdom for Pakistan with Chinese unorthodoxy and recourse to deception and deceit and trump both approaches
10+ min |
September 2020
Geopolitics
HIT TO KILL: THE ARTILLERY SAGA
At a time when India is increasingly facing the threat of a two-front war on its borders, it will be very apt to conclude that the Indian Army’s artillery modernisation drive requires a tremendous thrust from the government, argues AMARTYA SINHA
10+ min |
September 2020
Geopolitics
FORFEITING NATIONAL SECURITY FOR TURF
Inter-organisational cooperation and camaraderie is a fallacy which has been propagated for long, laments PANKAJ BHAGWATI
10 min |
September 2020
Geopolitics
HIGH TIME FOR AGNI-VI INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE
Now is the time for the NDA-3 government to prove its political will by swiftly approving the Agni- VI thermonuclear ICBM programme which will push India into the elite league of military superpowers like USA, Russia and China. Such a capability will give India tremendous diplomatic leverage at global high tables and will deter big powers from attempting Balkanisation of India during future conflicts, explains AMARTYA SINHA
4 min |
September 2020
Geopolitics
BOEING OFFERS F/A-18 BLOCK-III SUPER HORNETS TO INDIAN NAVY
India is the front and centre of significant opportunities for Boeing, with India’s defence forces having invested in advanced capabilities for now and the future. Boeing is committed to supporting, as well as helping the modernisation of India’s armed forces.
3 min |
September 2020
Geopolitics
LOCKHEED MARTIN CONCLUDES ANNUAL SUPPLIERS CONFERENCE
Reaffirming its continued commitment to and focus on Make in India, Lockheed Martin has announced the culmination of the 7th edition of its annual Suppliers Conference on July 31, 2020. The event was co-hosted with Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
5 min |
September 2020
Geopolitics
RAFAEL OFFERS FIREFLY LOITERING MUNITIONS AND DRONE DOME C-UAS SYSTEMS TO INDIA
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. designs, develops, manufactures and supplies a wide range of high-tech defence systems for air, land, sea space and cyber applications for the Israeli Defence Forces and the defence establishment, as well as for customers around the world. The company offers its customers a diversified array of innovative, multi-disciplinary solutions at the leading edge of global technology, from underwater systems through naval, ground, and air superiority systems to space systems. Rafael's technologies address a vast scope of operational needs with end-to-end, force-multiplying solutions.
4 min |
September 2020
Geopolitics
74 PERCENT FDI ALLOWED IN DEFENCE THROUGH AUTOMATIC ROUTE
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the seminar on Atmanirbhar Bharat in Defence Manufacturing via Video Conferencing on August 27. Stressing on the need to become Atmanirbhar (self-reliant) in defence manufacturing, the Prime Minister said that the nation’s aim is to boost defence production, develop new technology and give significant roles to private players in the defence sector.
2 min |
September 2020
Geopolitics
Fire On All Cylinders At China
The blood of twenty Indian martyrs and the broader problem of China’s repetitive ‘salami slicing’ tactics with its neighbours demand a comprehensive longer-term response. China is a different beast. Even as the intense news media focus shifts from the Ladakh encounter and the LAC flareup, India’s foreign and defence communities cannot afford to take their eyes off the ball of China’s overall imperialistic posturing, which is bound to return in some form or the other either at the LAC or in the Indo-Pacific, argues SREERAM CHAULIA
10 min |
August 2020
Geopolitics
‘WE HAVE DEVELOPED AI-ENABLED SECURITY SOLUTIONS'
At a time when the nation is increasingly facing internal security threats, Globus Infocom has emerged as a prominent player in the domain of cutting-edge security and surveillance gadgets. The Indian company is literally redefining the law enforcement landscape in India and is playing a pivotal role in police modernisation. KIRANDEEP DHAM, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Globus Infocom Limited, explains the nuances in the field of latest security and surveillance solutions in this interview with AMARTYA SINHA
5 min |
August 2020
Geopolitics
TIME TO SHOW CHINA ITS PLACE
In the backdrop of the recent clashes between Indian and Chinese forces at Galwan Valley, experts think that in case a war takes place between the two countries, India has an advantage and the war would be fought on the Tibetan plateau.
5 min |
August 2020
Geopolitics
BOOSTING INFRASTRUCTURE ALONG THE INDIA-CHINA BORDER
AMARTYA SINHA takes a look at the state of infrastructures near the Line of Actual Control with China, keeping in view that an armed confrontation with the communist neighbour can be prevented only when the Indian military achieves the technological and strategic edge over the adversary in terms of good quality metalled roads, railway tracks, bridges, tunnels, ALGs and airbases.
10 min |
August 2020
Geopolitics
MODERNISING THE PARAMILITARY
Strict maintenance of law and order by deploying modern technology and contemporary tactics is extremely crucial for maintaining India’s internal stability and territorial integrity. Now is the time to go full-throttle on paramilitary modernisation, writes AMARTYA SINHA
9 min |
August 2020
Geopolitics
THE TIME FOR ALLIANCE?
AMIT GUPTA argues why it is time for India to rethink its foreign and security policy
10 min |
August 2020
Geopolitics
INDIA'S MH-60R CHOPPERS WILL BE ENABLED WITH LINK-16
The Indian Navy will be flying the same helicopters as the US Navy in the Indo-Pacific region. Moreover, the Australian Navy also flies the same kind of aircraft. So, there is a great opportunity towards boosting interoperability. These helicopters can literally scan 20 percent of the entire surface of the Indo-Pacific theatre and can sniff out hostile assets through their powerful sensors, says TOM KANE, Director of Naval Helicopter Programmes, Lockheed Martin; and WILLIAM BLAIR, Vice President and Chief Executive of Lockheed Martin in India, in this interaction with Geopolitics
5 min |
August 2020
Geopolitics
F-35S, PATRIOTS AND A BLACKLISTING!
The announcement earlier this month of two mega sales—F-35s to Japan and patriot missiles to Taiwan— by the US has angered China who see it as another ‘provocation’. It is also a reflection of a hardening stance by Japan and Taiwan who routinely describe Chinese military incursions as the ‘real provocation’ Taking a cue, policymakers in Delhi are suggesting that India needs to reframe its relationship with Taiwan
2 min |
August 2020
Geopolitics
A 'RED' ODYSSEY
In the space of eleven days, three incredible voyages to the Red Planet will occupy the attention of space scientists around the world. First off the mark was UAE’s Al Amal, followed days later by China’s Tianwen-1 to followed at the end of the month by the US Perseverance. If successful, these missions could well be the precursor of manned missions to Mars. A special report.
6 min |
August 2020
Geopolitics
Dealing With China
Consistency has never been a virtue for the Communist rulers of China in settling their border disputes with the neighbours. They have used different principles for different countries. And this is the biggest bottleneck in arriving at an amicable solution to the present faceoff between the Chinese and Indian troops, argues Prakash Nanda
10+ min |
June 2020
Geopolitics
A Post Covid-19 World Order
Amit Gupta discusses what changes may emerge in the world affected by the Covid–19 pandemic and their potential implications for India
10 min |
June 2020
Geopolitics
TRACKED METAL BEASTS OF THE INDIAN ARMY
AMARTYA SINHA reviews the fleet of India’s tanks and armoured fighting vehicles
10 min |
June 2020
Geopolitics
WHY CHINA IS DOING WHAT IT IS DOING AND DELHI IS DOING LITTLE
Noted defence analyst BHARAT KARNAD suggests measures that New Delhi should take to deal with Beijing
10+ min |
June 2020
Geopolitics
THE UNIFORMED SAVIOURS OF HUMANITY
AMARTYA SINHA elaborates the large-scale mobilisation of Indian troops and their exemplary contribution towards handling the COVID-19 pandemic in the country
7 min |
June 2020
Geopolitics
NUCLEAR ‘CHINDIA' RISING OR UNBOUND?
The sub-text is crystal clear…India and its armed forces; its warfighting support system and strategic infrastructure must be ready for the worst even as we insist on status quo pre-May 2020 as non-negotiable. This is because agreeing to “adjustment/acceptance” of current Chinese positions on ground “as is where is” will hand over critical strategic and geo-political space to China. It will make Sino-Pak collusion in Eastern Ladakh a nightmarish reality; make Leh, Siachen/Saltoro/DBO/Chushul and our communications/command and control set up fraught with risk of sudden attack and loss. GEN RAJ MEHTA examines the issue and takes a macro view above the cacophony of satellite driven nit-picking about weapons, bunkers, tents, vehicles and such wearisome detailing
10+ min |
June 2020
Geopolitics
SHIFT IN INDIA'S BORDER DEFENCE WIKIPEDIA PROVOKES CHINA
Explaining how China is systematically grabbing land in Ladakh by exploiting its topographical features, P STOBDAN suggests the way forward
10 min |