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Geopolitics
Reforms in DRDO Should Continue for Better Results
DRDO needs to be attentive to the criticism and take up the good suggestions that come its way in the interest of the nation. But that criticism can not be a sweeping statement. DRDO has delivered to the armed forces. The government need to think truly innovatively in enabling DRDO to achieve its stated mission
8 min |
March 2017
Geopolitics
India Set to Revive Kaveri Engine Project
With the new-found enthusiasm and confidence among the Indian defence scientists and engineers, it seems the country is poised to make a success out of a project that was almost declared as a failure. The future of Kaveri now seems bright.
6 min |
March 2017
Geopolitics
Indian Industry Must Take Advantage of Various Schemes and Flood the Market With ‘make in India' Products
COL. H.S. SHANKAR, CMD, Alpha Design Technologies Pvt. Ltd, talks about new initiatives promoting MSMEs, taking risks and capacity building.
6 min |
March 2017
Geopolitics
India's Battle Tank Upgrade Programmes to Boost Fleet Capabilities
With Arjun's future in doubt and the Indian Army's Armoured Regiments looking for futuristic combat vehicles, it is now clear that the upgrade programmes for the T-72s and T-90s are the first steps taken to ensure the force levels are maintained and the combatedge remains intact
10 min |
November 2016
Geopolitics
Operational Requirement Leads to Indian ICV Upgrade Programme
Geopolitics takes a look at the Indian Army’s quest to upgrade its Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) fleet with anti-tank guided missile systems and new engines
6 min |
November 2016
Geopolitics
India-Russia Gets Into Tight Defence Embrace
The US may have emerged as the single largest defence supplier to India over the last decade with nearly $17 billion worth of deals in its kitty, but Russia has certainly overtaken at just one summit meeting between Modi and Putin
9 min |
November 2016
Geopolitics
Enhancing Firepower Through Private Sector
By placing private arms manufacturers at the heart of its mission to transform India into an industrial power, the Modi government is trying to usher in a new era for the country’s defence industry.
10+ min |
August 2018
Geopolitics
Need For A Supportive Eco-system For The Defence Industry
While indigenous industry must be given preference over imports, local products should be competitively priced because the defence budget cannot be made to sustain and bankroll an inefficient local production regime. Unless an indigenous product is priced attractively with a developed eco-system, mission ‘Make in India’ will remain a pipe dream, argues MRINAL SUMAN
10 min |
August 2018
Geopolitics
Kashmir Needs Sensitive Handling, Not Hard Power
Historically, popular uprisings have triumphed over force as happened in the Philippines (1986), Czechoslovakia (1989), Poland (1989-90), Ukraine (2004-05), Lebanon (2005), and Nepal (1996-2006). If the Kashmiris were to come out on to the streets in force and demand independence, the security forces would be helpless, but, except for a very small minority, the Kashmiri people do not wish to either join Pakistan or opt for independence from India. The government must act to end the alienation of the people in the Valley, says BRIG. GURMEET KANWAL (RETD.)
6 min |
July 2017
Geopolitics
Rise Of The Drones: Challenges In India's Military UAV Development
Indian efforts aimed at developing armed UAVs have not met with much success because our UAVs have very limited payloads and our sensors and weapons aren't adequately miniaturised, writes RAKESH KRISHNAN SIMHA
7 min |
July 2017
Geopolitics
India's New Military Doctrine Shoot First, Questions Later
Having compromised its strategic interests for decades through an overly defensive posture, India now has a more assertive military doctrine, which may well turn out to be a case of closing the barn door after the horses have bolted! Besides, assertive doctrines accomplish little when placed in the hands of zero risk leadership, writes RAKESH KRISHNAN SIMHA
7 min |
July 2017
Geopolitics
Hal's Aerospace Division Contributes To Isro's Success
HAL's Aerospace Division is progressively enhancing its ability to build and integrate space hardware on behalf of ISRO. As the Indian military's dependence on space based assets grow, there will inevitably arise a need for an entity that specialises in integrating and launching military assets. When that happens, HAL may well be the logical choice
2 min |
July 2017
Geopolitics
F/A-18 Super Hornet For India Multi-role, Combat Tested And Built For The Future
THOMAS (THOM) BRECKENRIDGE, Vice President, Global Sales India, Boeing Defense, Space & Security says, Boeing is committed to expanding its partnership by producing Super Hornets in India, further developing the country’s aerospace ecosystem. Boeing will work closely with Indian industry to ensure they have the very latest technologies, applying lessons learned from the current Super Hornet production line.
6 min |
April 2018
Geopolitics
Beyond Numbers & Rhetoric - Why 2017 Is Not 1962
The Indian Air Force was forced to sit out the 1962 war by the nation’s political leadership for reasons that can most charitably be described as non-military. Had the IAF participated in the war, as it was well-trained and equipped to do, the outcome would have been different. But that is history. If war is imposed on the country today, the IAF is sure to make its presence felt. AIR MARSHAL PK BARBORA (RETD), former Vice Chief of Air Staff, in discussion with VIJAINDER K THAKUR on how 2017 is different from 1962
9 min |
August 2017
Geopolitics
Modi's Defence Budgets A Flat Trajectory
It is not possible for India to sign new defence contracts for more than `50,000 crore in 2018-19. There are hardly any funds for expediting the ongoing infrastructure development projects and capital acquisitions, building up the war wastage reserves beyond the Minimum Acceptable Risk Level (MARL), or giving a leg-up to the Make-in-India projects in defence. The dreary trajectory of defence budget since 2014-15 puts paid to the demand for creation of Cyber, Space and Special Forces commands, which is far below the trajectory of the demand projected by the armed forces and other departments, laments AMIT COWSHISH
9 min |
March 2018
Geopolitics
India Successfully Tests - Two Missiles Long Under Development
The DRDO has been rapidly validating its long-pending missile projects such as the Nag ATGM and the QR-SAM to enable the Indian Armed Forces to fight better and defend more efficiently. A Geopolitics report
5 min |
August 2017
Geopolitics
GRSE - Sets Revenue Targets, Aims For Higher Status
Kolkata based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers is now executing five shipbuilding projects for the Indian Navy and Coast Guard and aims to get a 'Schedule-A' shipyard classification from the Government of India to boost its financial powers and thereby bag more orders from within and outside the country. A Geopolitics report
6 min |
August 2017
Geopolitics
Meteor BVR Air-To-Air Missile
Outstanding features of the Meteor missile include a variable flow, solid fuel ducted ramjet (SFDR) motor, that gives the missile the capability to effectively engage targets at long range, an X-band active seeker, a two way data link, and the ability to obtain mid-course target updates from third party sensors
3 min |
August 2017
Geopolitics
India-US Ties Soar To New Heights Through Lemoa
With the signing of the Logistics Exchange Memorandum Of Agreement (LEMOA) in Washington on August 29, 2016 between India and the US, the relationship between these two countries will soar to new heights.
10+ min |
September 2016
Geopolitics
Old Europe And 'Make In India'
Analyses India's evolving defence relations with the European nations and how determined Narendra Modi government is to end India's status as the world's number one defence importer through Make in India initiative.
10+ min |
September 2016
Geopolitics
India-Russia Defence Cooperation: The Way Forward
As one of the main objectives of the Modi Government is to promote joint defence production with other countries in line with the ‘Make in India’, New Delhi sees Moscow playing a vital role in realising the government’s ambitious programme.
8 min |
September 2016
Geopolitics
Maritime Defence Diplomacy In The Indian Ocean Region
The Indian Navy has emerged as an indispensable tool of diplomacy in recent years, making it an imperative for Indian policymakers and naval thinkers to consider anew the role of naval forces.
10+ min |
September 2016
Geopolitics
Abysmal Response To India's FDI Initiatives
Analysing reasons for the lukewarm response of the foreign companies looking at the dynamics of FDI, MAJOR GENERAL MRINAL SUMAN suggests the ways to formulate a system of motivational incentives to channelize foreign investments.
9 min |
February 2017
Geopolitics
The Missile Age: Is India Ready?
With the rapid technological advancements, missiles are now going to prove decisive in determining the outcomes of wars. And here, India’s position is weak. The missile future, therefore, has to be in the realm of collaborative efforts that lead to useable missile systems which will give India the ability to match China’s achievements in a timely manner. This means talking to the Russians, Europeans, and Israelis about joint programmes with clearly defined timeframes for development, production, and induction into the Indian armed forces, argues AMIT GUPTA
10+ min |
June 2018
Geopolitics
Surveillance From The Sky
The Netra AEW&C is now in its 2nd year of service but additional orders for more aircraft have not been forthcoming, writes C SANTHOSH
5 min |
June 2018
Geopolitics
Defence Production Unleashing The Potential For ‘Make In India'
Four years have passed since the ‘Make in India’ idea was initiated. However, in the defence sector, it has made hardly any impact, thanks to the absence of a policy framework, unsystematic efforts to promote domestic production and budgetary constraints. But then all is not lost. At least four developments hold a lot of promise for the defence industry, argues AMIT COWSHISH
10+ min |
June 2018
Geopolitics
Procurement Paralysis
Despite the claims of greater indigenisation in defence procurement, India’s arms imports have increased by almost 25 per cent over the last 10 years, reports C SANTHOSH.
9 min |
June 2018
Geopolitics
“Steps To Give The Right Impetus To Private Industry Must Continue”
RAJINDER SINGH BHATIA, President and CEO (Defence & Aerospace) of Bharat Forge Ltd speaks to Geopolitics on its plans and programmes
8 min |
June 2018
Geopolitics
Kalyani Group: Taking India Towards Self-reliance And Self-sufficiency In Artillery
Manufacturing of artillery guns is a highly complex science which involves cross-disciplinary architecture, robust design and engineering capability, and intensive knowledge of complex materials, with a solid foundation in metallurgy that forms the backbone of this capability.
5 min |
Sep-2018
Geopolitics
ARMY 2018 - Russia Showcases State-Of-The-Art Armament
The International Military Technical Forum, ARMY 2018, was held between August 21- 26, 2018 in Kubinka near Moscow. Held since 2015 it encompasses air, naval, land and police weapons and equipment. Organised and fully supported by the Ministry of Defence of Russia, it combines an exhibition with live demonstration of military equipment as well as an extensive congress programme.
8 min |