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Geopolitics
FRCV, FICV Have A Future In The Indian Army
Future armoured columns of the Indian Army would be state-of-the-art infantry combat vehicles and battle tanks. Geopolitics Bureau details the first step that has been taken to create the necessary environment to build future armoured vehicles.
8 min |
January 2018
Geopolitics
Future Firepower
The Indian Army is looking for a next generation main battle tank.
4 min |
January 2018
Geopolitics
Off The Mark
HAL moves forward on the LCA Mk-1A production following the IAF’s Request for Proposal for 83 fighters.
2 min |
January 2018
Geopolitics
India's Firepower Depends on Mobility From Trucks
The primary question that comes to mind when we think of India's ballistic strategic and other tactical missiles, or artillery rockets is that how mobile are these? That depends on how our missiles and rockets are transported using a Transporter, Erector and Launcher or TEL for short, reports GEOPOLITICS Bureau.
6 min |
May 2017
Geopolitics
Defence Mobility Tata Motors Storms Ahead
Tata Motors in April 2017 bagged an order for 3192 Tata Safari Storme (TSS) 4x4 utility vehicles for use by Indian Armed Forces. To be procured under the newly introduced vehicle category - GSS-800 (General Service 800) - the TSS is set to replace Maruti Gypsy, whose current inservice inventory of 40,000 suggests large TSS follow up orders would be inevitable. VERNON NORONHA, Vice President, Defence Business, Tata Motors gives Geopolitics an insight into future plans that include vigorous export push and sustained inroad into High Mobility Vehicle market.
3 min |
May 2017
Geopolitics
Despite Tumult, Tatra Trucks Fleet Growing in India
All the buzz about Tatra trucks getting back into business in India after a two-year lull happened due to the then Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, who in December 2014, soon after taking over, said he was open to reviewing all the cases of blacklisting by the previous UPA government, reports GEOPOLITICS Bureau.
6 min |
May 2017
Geopolitics
DRDO Arms Indian Navy With Three New Products
With many such naval platforms, all significant for successful and effective operations of the Indian Navy, being supplied, DRDO has played a significant role and performed its duties towards India's maritime security, reports GEOPOLITICS Bureau.
6 min |
May 2017
Geopolitics
Indian Leadership Must for Indian Ocean Region
With the Chinese eying the Indian Ocean Region for strategic imperatives and investing significantly to ensure their presence, India should take the initiative to guard itself against these Chinese advancements, writes DR. (CDR) ARNAB DAS.
8 min |
May 2017
Geopolitics
India, Russia Move Forward to Iron Out Defence Supplies
The two deals were inked by Indian state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited with Russian companies United Aircraft Corporation and United Engine Corporation, for general terms and conditions governing long term supply of spares and rendering technical assistance over five years for the 272-jet Su-30 MKI fleet. The deals were worth $315 million, finds out GEOPOLIICS Bureau.
9 min |
May 2017
Geopolitics
Jammu & Kashmir Is It Time To Show The Iron Fist?
From the point of view of most Indians, the situation in Kashmir has steadily deteriorated over the past few months.
2 min |
July 2017
Geopolitics
Analysing The Kashmir Situation: Is Hard Power The Better Option?
A surge in violence - stone pelting, attack on security personnel - and an expansion in the scope of violence - bank robberies, attack on native Kashmiris - suggests that public discontent over Indian rule in Kashmir is rising. LT. GEN. SYED ATA HASNAIN (RETD.) analyses the situation for Geopolitics
10+ min |
July 2017
Geopolitics
Russia's Foreign Policy Challenges 2017
The US led sanctions and subdued energy prices have forced Russia into China's embrace, allowing China to treat Russia, a global power of no mean stature, as a mere pawn in its strategic gameplay with the US. The Chinese embrace has also isolated Russia from India and stymied its efforts to normalise relations with Japan, writes DR SUBHASH KAPILA
5 min |
July 2017
Geopolitics
S-400 Triumph
Surface-To-Air Missile System.
5 min |
July 2018
Geopolitics
That Sinking Feeling
Despite being India’s dominant arms supplier for decades, Russia finds its influence in military procurements is waning. But that does not mean that the time-tested military relationship between the two countries is under serious threats, points out.
10+ min |
July 2018
Geopolitics
Is Modi's Life In Danger?
The death of Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri remains a mystery. Another former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated despite intelligence inputs about attempts on his life. Obviously these warnings were overlooked. Given this history, it is not surprising that some powerful sections within the country are ridiculing reports about the threat to the life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, argues.
7 min |
July 2018
Geopolitics
Red Star Over Nepal
Nepal is now the sixth country in the world to have a Communist government in power, possible with the merger of various Leftist factions who fought a competitive democratic election to come to power. While it is premature to predict how long this Left unity will survive, the new government is a big foreign policy challenge for India.
9 min |
July 2018
Geopolitics
Radar Technologies From India Change Battlefield Dynamics
India's public sector efforts at developing radars has been a success story that has been left unsung for long. Here is a compilation of what the defence R&D institutions of India have worked on so far
10+ min |
June 2017
Geopolitics
Stealth Tactics And Utilisation
It is unlikely that stealth fighters will replace fourth generation fighters in the future. More likely, stealth and fourth generation fighters will team up to present the adversary a formidable challenge, using technologies and tactics that are still evolving
3 min |
June 2017
Geopolitics
South Korea Gets Big In India, To Help HSL Build Ships
Following the recent MoU between India and South Korea for Korean help in building 5 Fleet Support Ships at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) Visakhapatnam, and an earlier tie up between L&T and South Korea’s Techwin for collaborative manufacture of 155mm guns for the Indian Army, South Korea’s profile as an Indian defence partner is on the rise. A deal on building minesweepers at Goa Shipyard is likely
6 min |
June 2017
Geopolitics
Multiple 'Plan B' Options For Growing India's Submarine Fleet
The delay in formulating guidelines for selecting and working with a Strategic Partner under the Defence Procurement Policy has frustrated the Indian Navy’s desire to augment its submarine fleet, to meet the emerging threat scenario. The good news is that the MoD has other options for procuring submarines - government to government contract, or an additional order on Mazagon Docks for AIP equipped Scorpenes
6 min |
June 2017
Geopolitics
'Made In India' Small Arms
PUNJ LLOYD gets its defence business right in small arms, and has made a smart move along with Israel Weapons Industries to launch into defence manufacturing for products that already have a huge market in India
6 min |
June 2017
Geopolitics
India Overhauls Policy Towards Sri Lanka
Tamil Nadu politics no longer determines New Delhi’s ties with Colombo and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted the common Buddhist linkage to woo the majority Sinhalese,
10 min |
May 2018
Geopolitics
Enhancing Defence Manufacturing Capability In India
What ails the process of enhancing Defence Manufacturing capability in India? That is a serious question that needs to be answered since the government is keen to ensure that the ‘Make in India’ programme is a success.
5 min |
May 2018
Geopolitics
Global Arms Industry From Hi-Tech To Lo-Tech
The international arms industry is now globalised. Gone are the days when a country could engage in techno-nationalism and build a weapons system purely at home—with the exception of a few nations like the US, Russia, China, and France. Instead, countries either collaborate to build systems or include a range of components from other nations. Considering this phenomenon, Indian defence production has to be broken into three categories: that which cannot be imported, that which can be assembled and co-produced in India, and that which can realistically be made in India.
10+ min |
April 2018
Geopolitics
I Am Now Like A Bania; No More Mufth Things To The OFB
Having obtained his BE (Hons) in Electronics & Communication Engineering from University of Madras and M.Tech in Microwaves and Radar Engineering from IIT, Kharagpur and Ph.D in Antennae and Measurement Techniques from IIT, Madras, DR. S CHRISTOPHER has been one of the most distinguished scientists of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in the field of missiles and Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS). He was heading the Bengalurubased Centre for Airborne Systems before being appointed in May 2015 as the Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO. He spoke to PRAKASH NANDA about the changes in the work culture of the DRDO and its many success stories to dispel the common impression that the organisation was marked by lethargy and ineptitude. Excerpts from the interview:
9 min |
April 2018
Geopolitics
Defence Acquisitions Wanted: A Paradigm Shift
While a recent internal report of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) points to the structural and procedural inadequacies in the acquisition process of defence items, it will be unrealistic to expect any structural improvements in the near future, especially if the ministry continues to follow the past practice of merely tinkering with the existing disjointed system built around the capital acquisition wing. This approach is unlikely to achieve much as this wing is not even in complete charge of the entire procurement process. This needs to change.
9 min |
April 2018
Geopolitics
A Fresh Start
The Saras light aircraft programme has received a fresh impetus.
3 min |
April 2018
Geopolitics
Remote Surveillance
India’s requirements for unmanned aerial vehicles and remotely piloted aircraft is growing at a rapid pace.
7 min |
April 2018
Geopolitics
Boeing's Sees Growth In The Defence Services Business For India
Providing services and support capabilities is a significant growth area for Boeing in India and the company’s new Global Services business is working with the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy to provide training and support of Boeing platforms.
7 min |
April 2018
Geopolitics
Meandering Road To India's Aircraft Carrier Plans
India’s plans for a formidable aircraft carrier fleet is at present in the realm of uncertainty. The Indian government is having second thoughts over the huge cost it may have to incur if it decides to go in for a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier for the future. Geopolitics looks at the current processes and tries to make sense of it.
8 min |