Politics
Geopolitics
HERNE® - A MILITARY CAPABLE AND ASSURED XLAUV
Herne is a modular, highly configurable Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (XLAUV); a military capability at the forefront of the underwater battlespace.
3 min |
November 2025
Geopolitics
ICEYE LAUNCHES TACTICAL ACCESS, PROVIDING GUARANTEED SATELLITE TASKING FOR TIME-CRITICAL MISSIONS
ICEYE's Tactical Access is the only commercial SAR service providing guaranteed imaging slots, sub-hour delivery, and sovereign in-country processing - ensuring defence and intelligence organisations receive critical imagery when and where it's needed.
2 min |
November 2025
Geopolitics
RUSSIA MATTERS
An abiding military relationship with Russia is essential for India
10 min |
November 2025
Geopolitics
A REVOLUTIONARY MULTI ROLE SOFTWARE DEFINED RADIO BY ASTRA RAFAEL COMSYS
Astra Rafael Comsys Pvt Ltd (ARC), a joint venture between Astra Microwave Products Ltd, India, and Rafael Advanced Defence Systems, Israel, leads battlefield communications innovation as India's first private manufacturer of in-service military-grade Software Defined Radios, equipping the Indian Army and Special Forces with advanced tactical solutions
2 min |
November 2025
Geopolitics
THE INDIAN AIR FORCE AIMS AT BEING 'FUTURE READY' THROUGH THE STEPS OF 'NOW READY' - IAF CHIEF
Commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on 21 Dec 1984, AP SINGH PVSM AVSM took over as the 28th Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) on 30th September 2024. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College and National Defence College. He is a Qualified Flying Instructor and an Experimental Test Pilot with more than 5000 hours of service flying on a variety of fixed and rotary wing aircraft.
7 min |
November 2025
Geopolitics
A SLICE OF HISTORY
The Zardari Presidency: An Insider's Account is an essential read for understanding Pakistani politics from 2008 to 2013, offering a fresh perspective that challenges prevailing media narratives by providing context, behind-the-scenes insights, and candid assessments of the era's complexities and challenges.
9 min |
November 2025
Geopolitics
CREATING A UAV FOR THE WORLD
BonV Aero aims to be a global supplier of cost-effective, indigenous heavy-lift UAVs designed for extreme altitudes, harsh weather, and rugged terrains, offering competitively priced, exportcontrol-free drones built in India for countries with challenging geographies like mountainous borders and disaster-prone areas. SATYABRATA SATAPATHY, Co-Founder and CEO, BonV Aero, outlines their vision
3 min |
November 2025
Geopolitics
MILITARISATION OF SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY
If anything, satellite imaging company Vantor signing recently a contract with the U.S. Space Force to help run a \"neighbourhood watch\" in space to monitor for space-based threats like rogue satellites or debris that ground sensors may miss has reconfirmed a growing trend.
4 min |
November 2025
Geopolitics
ATMANIRBHAR BHARAT AND ISRAELI EXPERTISE: A BLUEPRINT FOR COLLABORATIVE DEFENCE MANUFACTURING
IWI (Israel Weapon Industries) recognises India as a strategic partner, exemplified by its joint venture with Adani Group in PLR Systems, India's first private-sector small arms manufacturing facility established under Atmanirbhar Bharat and a model for high-impact defence collaboration. SHUKI SCHWARTZ, CEO of IWI (Israel Weapon Industries) and a Board Director of PLR, outlines the vision behind the collaboration
3 min |
November 2025
Geopolitics
INDIA'S ASSERTIVE DIPLOMACY
Amidst global strategic uncertainty and instability, the Indian armed forces continue to participate in a wide gamut of joint exercises with various foreign militaries
7 min |
November 2025
Geopolitics
AMERICAN LESSONS ON MILITARY JOINTNESS
Those talking of jointness need to understand that it is a process requiring planning, visionary leadership, and considerable period of time to implement
9 min |
November 2025
Geopolitics
A MISSILE TRIAD OF POWER AND PRECISION
The Agni, BrahMos, and Dhvani missiles have are reshaping India's strategic future
10+ min |
November 2025
Geopolitics
GAINING MOMENTUM AGAINST THEATRISATION
The idea of Theatrisation of Indian forces seems to have gone on pause because of the consistent and seemingly logical resistance of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
4 min |
October 2025
Geopolitics
HOW INDIA'S AIR POWER IS SHAPING THE NEXT ERA OF TECHNOLOGY AND SELF-RELIANCE
Rolls-Royce has been involved with the IAF (then the Royal Indian Air Force) since 1933, when the Bristol Jupiter engines powered the Westland Wapiti, marking the first aircraft of the IAF's No. 1 Squadron. Since that time, we have consistently collaborated with India to enhance its air power. ABHISHEK SINGH, Senior Vice President (India and South East Asia, Business Development & Future Programmes (Defence), writes about this chequered association
2 min |
October 2025
Geopolitics
ENHANCED STRATEGIC F'LEXIBILITY
As it prepares for emerging threats in modern warfare, the Indian Air Force (IAF) needs to urgently invest in force multipliers to enhance its capability against adversaries like China and Pakistan. This includes buying and, if possible, locally producing flight refuelling aircraft (FRA) under the 'Make in India' initiative. A Special Report
10+ min |
October 2025
Geopolitics
INDIA'S 114 RAFALE GAMBITS: A POWER PLAY IN ASIAN SKIES
The successful implementation of the 114 Rafale acquisition programme could serve as a template for future defence procurements, demonstrating effective integration of immediate operational requirements with long-term industrial development objectives. The combination of rapid capability acquisition through initial flyaway deliveries and sustained indigenous manufacturing development represents a sophisticated approach to contemporary defence procurement challenges, argues GIRISH LINGANNA
10+ min |
October 2025
Geopolitics
INDIA'S DRONE REVOLUTION SHAPES THE NEXT ERA OF DEFENCE
UAVS enhance the operational capabilities of air defence systems significantly beyond conventional boundaries. ANANT BHALOTIA, Founder and CEO, Anadrone Systems Pvt Ltd, outlines the exciting possibilities
3 min |
October 2025
Geopolitics
SOLVING THE INDIAN AIR FORCE'S FIGHTER DILEMMA
With the IAF now facing a two-front air threat, there is no escaping the fact that it needs new aircraft and missiles in greater numbers
10+ min |
October 2025
Geopolitics
MBDA CELEBRATES INDIAN AIR FORCE DAY 2025
As a steadfast partner in the defence of India's skies, MBDA proudly joins in celebrating Indian Air Force Day 2025. LUDOVIC DUMONT, General Delegate, India, MBDA outlines this endurinmg relationship
2 min |
October 2025
Geopolitics
THINKING AFRESH
The Indian Air Force is trying a new approach to address its shortfall of mid-air refuellers
7 min |
October 2025
Geopolitics
STRENGTHENING AIR POWER THROUGH PLATFORMS, SUPPORT AND PARTNERSHIPS
Boeing Defence India is dedicated to facilitating the modernisation and operational readiness of India's defence forces. The company is investing in the improvement and establishment of on-base MRO facilities, along with fostering partnerships throughout the ecosystem. NIKHIL JOSHI, Managing Director, Boeing Defence India, outlines the company's exciting plans
3 min |
October 2025
Geopolitics
A VISION FOR INTEGRATED CREWED AND UNCREWED AIRCRAFT
The combination of crewed and uncrewed systems transcends mere technological considerations; it encompasses strategic elements as well. DR VIVEK LALL, Chief Executive, General Atomics Global Corporation, outlines the exciting developments in this sphere
3 min |
October 2025
Geopolitics
LEONARDO M-346 THE FUTURE ALREADY HERE
The M-346 is more than just a multi-role jet, a complete system to train the fighter pilots of tomorrow.
4 min |
October 2025
Geopolitics
"OUR JOURNEY TO BECOMING THE FOURTH-LARGEST AIR FORCE IN THE WORLD HAS BEEN EXTRAORDINARY"
Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrated its 93rd anniversary on October 8, 2025, a day dedicated to honouring the valour, dedication, and professionalism of the nation's air warriors. The celebrations, held at Air Force Station Hindan, highlighted India's growing air power and the remarkable achievements of the IAF over more than nine decades.
6 min |
October 2025
Geopolitics
THE MIG-21: THE STORY OF LEGACY OF PRIDE AND PAIN
The decommissioning of MiG-21 in Chandigarh on September 26, 2025, brought to a close an illustrious chapter of more than six decades in the history of the Indian Air Force. SHUBHANGI PALVE reports that 60 countries across four continents have flown it, that even after more than 70 years since its first flight, few nations still rely on it, that it is one of the most widely produced combat aircraft in history, that it was the first supersonic fighter in India's fleet, and that India went on to become the second-largest operator of the MiG-21
10+ min |
October 2025
Geopolitics
VISION 2040: HAL'S STRATEGIC ROADMAP FOR THE INDIAN AIR FORCE
HAL's strategic initiatives are reshaping the company into a heavyweight advanced technology solutions provider through the design, development, and manufacturing of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing platforms. To align with the future strategic framework of the Indian Air Force, HAL is concentrating on several critical platforms that will enhance its airpower capabilities.
6 min |
October 2025
Geopolitics
FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS TO GLOBAL DEFENCE INNOVATION
SM Group is a trusted Indian manufacturer of advanced defence equipment, offering specialised protection solutions for armed forces, police, and security agencies.
4 min |
October 2025
Geopolitics
BUILDING A STRONGER FUTURE TOGETHER
In an era where interests and trends shift, one product defies the odds: C-130J Super Hercules is a superstar. ROD MCLEAN Vice President and General Manager, Air Mobility & Maritime Missions business on why the aircraft is so unbeatable
3 min |
October 2025
Geopolitics
SU-57 FOR INDIA?
JOSEPH P CHACKO makes a strategic, technical and programmatic assessment of the Russian fifth-generation aircraft for the Indian Air Force
10+ min |
October 2025
Geopolitics
AXIOM-4 AND BEYOND: ALL SET FOR GAGANYAAN MISSION
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's successful return from space and his subsequent return to India have set the ball rolling for the Indian human spaceflight programme, with the Gaganyaan manned mission scheduled to lift off in 2027
10+ min |