Politics
Geopolitics
A report that calls for action
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs has concluded that India’s current Indian Ocean strategy is fragmented, under-resourced, and insufficiently coordinated to meet accelerating geopolitical, security, and environmental challenges, especially China's expanding presence.
3 min |
December 2025
Geopolitics
SHOW STOPPER
The 19th edition of the Dubai Airshow recorded deals worth a historic USD 202 billion, but was marred by the unfortunate fatal crash of an IAF Tejas fighter jet. ATUL CHANDRA reports
10 min |
December 2025
Geopolitics
BHARAT FORGE—FROM COMPONENTS TO AIRCRAFT AND UNMANNED SYSTEMS
Bharat Forge is expanding into aircraft assembly, unmanned platforms, and AMCA amid India's aerospace evolution driven by defence modernisation and geopolitics, says CEO GURU BISWAL. in this interaction with GEOPOLITICS.
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December 2025
Geopolitics
SEEING SEA DENIAL THROUGH SEA CONTROL
At a time when one witnesses debates among India's strategic elites on whether the Indian navy should shift its doctrine from a traditional “sea control” strategy, which focuses on aircraft carriers, to a “sea denial” strategy, which uses submarines to prevent adversaries from using the sea, there is the news that Pakistan is set to receive eight advanced Hangor-class diesel-electric submarines from China under a US$5 billion deal, with the first likely to be commissioned in the first half of 2026.
4 min |
December 2025
Geopolitics
TIME FOR SEA DRONES
Facing an intensifying two-front maritime threat from China and Pakistan in the Indian Ocean, India must rapidly expand the development, production, and deployment of unmanned surface and undersea vessels. A special report
10 min |
December 2025
Geopolitics
An expensive asset
An aircraft carrier is a highly integrated floating town serving as a ubiquitous fighting system that boosts combat power, reach, and rapid response. PRAKASH NANDA explains
5 min |
December 2025
Geopolitics
"WE ARE FULLY AWARE OF ALL ACTIVITIES IN THE IOR"
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has, of late, spoken at length about the Indian Navy's operational achievements, evolving doctrine, and ambitious modernisation drive. From Operation Sindoor and the Indian Maritime Doctrine 2025 to the commissioning of the indigenous nuclear submarine INS Aridaman and the induction of Rafale Marine aircraft, Admiral Tripathi has outlined how the Navy is balancing readiness, resilience, and self-reliance. The following Q&A is based on his detailed press statements and interactions with the media:
4 min |
December 2025
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
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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 |