INS VIKRANT OPERATIONALISED

With the commissioning of INS Vikrant, India has entered into a select group of nations having the niche capability to indigenously design and build an aircraft carrier from the scratch

ARTILLERY MODERNISATION: AN URGENT NEED OF THE HOUR

At a time when India is increasingly facing a multi-front challenge from China and Pakistan, it is quite evident that the Indian military’s artillery modernisation programme needs a huge thrust from the government

All Unquiet On The Russo-Ukrainian Front

Once touted by Russian President Vladimir Putin as a Special Military Operation, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has now entered the sixth month, with no end in sight

POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC ANARCHY IN SRI LANKA

The island nation’s worst political crisis and economic turmoil need a renewed commitment to strengthen democratic institutions through critical consensus

EXPORT POTENTIAL OF VIKING AND VITYAZ SAM SYSTEMS

The S-350E Vityaz and Viking SAM systems are attracting interest from global customers. These systems were demonstrated at a number of industry events, and are ready to cater to India’s air defence needs as well if the country opts for them

SECURITY COOPERATION IN INDIA'S ACT EAST POLICY

VAISHALI BASU SHARMA analyses the evolution and progress of defence diplomacy in Southeast Asia

POLICE MODERNISATION: AN URGENT NEED OF THE HOUR

At a time when India is facing significant internal security threats at the sub-conventional level, it is time to reshape the strategic dynamics by modernising the central and state police forces, explains AMARTYA SINHA

NON-CONTACT STEALTH NAVAL COMBAT PLATFORMS

A strong submarine force is a necessity India cannot afford to ignore. We need to be prepared for challenges which are staring at us, writes Vice Admiral Shekhar Sinha (retd.)

GLOBAL REALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC INCLUSIVITY

Can Quad and Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) shape global realignment, drive the world as engine of economic growth, and overcome the deficiency of present ineffective global governance system? Is it going to evolve towards a genuine multipolar global system with the democratic countries leading, or will continue to be dominated by the United States? Is India ready to take the opportunity provided by Quad to leapfrog its technologicalmilitary capabilities and enhance its economic power to be engine of economic growth in the Indian Ocean region and world at large?

AN UNCHARTED ODYSSEY

The proposed scheme of Tour of Duty is a radical measure, which should be tempered with ground realities and pragmatism

CHOOSING AN ‘AIRCRAFT' FOR THE CARRIER

Two Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets are presently in Goa for trials at the Indian Navy’s Shore-Based Test Facility (SBTF) to demonstrate their compatibility and suitability to operate from Indian aircraft carriers. The demonstration is ongoing and will conclude this month. French Dassault Aviation has already demonstrated the compatibility of its Rafale-M jet in January.

BRAHMOS: THE GAMECHANGER

India’s best known supersonic cruise missile can be a great instrument of military diplomacy for its immense export potential in Asian markets

UDA Framework For Sustainable Blue Economy

The pooling of resources and synergising of efforts, enumerated as the core value of the UDA framework, can effectively manage the challenges and opportunities of the tropical littoral waters of the Indo-Pacific region, explains ARNAB DAS

How Prepared Is India For A Cyberwar?

In order to retain a competitive national security advantage, there has to be coordinated endeavour of the government and the private sector to work on cyber security and Al (artificial intelligence) technologies, argues VAISHALI BASU SHARMA

SAPPERS FINALLY ARRIVE

UTKARSH SINGH RATHORE dispels the scepticism about the new Army Chief of India that he is not suitable for the job because of his background as an officer from the Corps of Engineers

INDIGENOUS COMBAT JETS: THE FUTURE UNFOLDS

India is poised to build a robust defence industrial base for manufacturing cutting-edge aerial combat platforms and turbofan engines in the country. The time to act is now, argues AMARTYA SINHA

DEFENCE INDUSTRIAL CORRIDORS DESERVE HONEST APPRAISAL

AMIT COWSHISH explains how after more than four years of the government decision, the impact of the DICs on defence production remains hazy

BOOSTING MARITIME SECURITY

India needs to think of how to integrate the armed services in a national maritime policy and to work with friendly neighbours in a broader IOR context

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.

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.

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.

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

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

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP MODEL THE ROUTE TO ATMANIRBHARTA IN DEFENCE

MUKESH BHARGAVA argues why India needs to invest in building long-term indigenous capabilities in the private industry through a special partnership model to achieve the goal of self-reliance through ‘Make in India’

SHELVING DEFENCE IMPORTS

Identifying the challenges that an Indian defence industrial complex faces, ANDREW FERNADES suggests how to meet them.

NEED FOR A COMPLETE DEFENCE ECOSYSTEM

G RAJ NARAYAN argues why the government should have a holistic integrated approach for Atmanirbharta of MSMEs

Cyber Warfare: Fighting The Invisible Enemy

The Indian government is in the process of executing some radical reforms which will completely change the way the wars are fought against enemies in the realm of cyberspace

THE DEFEXPO MOVES TO GUJARAT

The 12th edition of Defence Expo will be held in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat. AMARTYA SINHA outlines the plans for this edition and the legacy of the show

Rosoboronexport presents new Russian export products

Rosoboronexport has summed up its efforts to promote Russian weapons and military equipment on the world market in 2022.

TU-160M2 BOMBER MAKES FIRST FLIGHT

United Aircraft Corp. (UAC) on January 12 flew the first newly assembled Tu160M2 bomber from the Kazan Aviation Plant in Russia. The first flight lasted about 30 min. and reached an altitude of 600 metres, UAC said in its announcement.