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Drone Warfare Why India Must Stay Ahead Of The Curve
Following the Iranian downing of an expensive American military drone, the Indian military is apparently having a rethink on high-altitude, long-endurance UAVs. However, if properly deployed, drones are a tremendous force multiplier that can wreak havoc in the enemy camp
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September 2019
Geopolitics
China's National Defence In A New Era
Beijing’s latest white paper on defence, which happens to be the first since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in 2012 and the 10th in the series, is an attempt to link Chinese dreams with reality
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September 2019
Geopolitics
AI Out Of The Shadows And Into Warfare
The development of Autonomous Weapons Systems and Artificial Intelligence(AI) assisted planning and management of battlefields need checks and balances so that the human input into any decision on use of lethal force remains paramount, argues
8 min |
September 2019
Geopolitics
Measured Fallouts
Barring China’s serious “concern about the situation in Kashmir” in the light of India's move to revoke Article 370, which gave a special status to the state, the international community has largely refrained from making adverse comments. On the contrary, global reactions have been largely supportive and do not constitute any real threat to India’s security environment
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September 2019
Geopolitics
Litmus Test Of India's Global Standing
As of now Indian diplomacy and the country’s economic worth have managed to contain any adverse global fallouts following the annulment of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir
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September 2019
Geopolitics
Ladakh As A Union Territory
According Union Territory status to Ladakh is a masterstroke to promote India’s strategic interests, writes P Stobdan. The bold political move will unlock several key problems that had been frozen for decades. The political and economic strengthening of Ladakh could usher in an opportunity for the country to physically connect with markets in China, Eurasia and Europe and beyond
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September 2019
Geopolitics
Ultimate Tactical Level Destroyers
Armoured combat vehicles continue to be the most sought-after weapon on tactical-level battlefields and India is no exception. The two ground wars – with Pakistan in 1965 and 1971 – saw widespread use of tanks, tank destroyer vehicles and armoured personnel carriers (APCs). As of 2019, with more than 4500 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) divided into 67 armoured regiments, the Indian Army has one of the largest tank fleets in the world. AMARTYA SINHA takes a look at the current armoured capabilities of the nation as well as some of the ongoing projects undergoing development
9 min |
September 2019
Geopolitics
Trump, India, And Pakistan
Ambika Gupta analyses the contours of US-Pakistan relationship and where exactly President Trump’s offer to provide his good offices to mediate on Kashmir fit in
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September 2019
Geopolitics
Russia Offers Semi-CRYO Rocket Engine Tech To India
The onus now lies upon the Indian government to finalise the deal at the earliest so that the nation’s ‘Apollo moment’ does not remain a far-fetched dream
4 min |
September 2019
Geopolitics
Towards More Capable Ballistic Missiles
In the wake of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserting that though committed to the no first use of nuclear weapons by India as of today, in future any action will depend on the circumstances, SANJAY BADRI MAHARAJ narrates the story of India’s ballistic missiles that provide the country required deterrence
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September 2019
Geopolitics
India Successfully Test Fires Qrsam Missile
Quick reaction surface-to-Air-Missile being test fired from a truck-based mobile launcher
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September 2019
Geopolitics
Defence Space Agency To Exploit India'S Space Assets
The Integrated Space Cell may want to put a long line of defence application oriented satellites into orbit, even before the formation of the tri-services Space Command. Already an "eye-in-the-sky” system for the Air Force is being considered.
10 min |
April 2017
Geopolitics
India's Space Sector Achievements Are Worth Emulating
The ISRO saga is a story of achievements. From its humble origins – when rocket parts were carried on bicycles and bullock carts – the organization has come a long way. Today, India can hold her head high among space research nations because of the spectacular feats by ISRO. ISRO is not just a space research institution, but it is much more than that.
6 min |
April 2017
Geopolitics
'Before Long, A Skeldar Will Be Produced In India'
JAKOB BAUMANN, CEO, UMS Skeldar, believes that it will be able to convince the Navy first to go for a Skeldar and later even think of tying up with partners in India to start Skeldar production.
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April 2017
Geopolitics
'V-22 Could Provide The Capability Indian Navy Needs To Become A Blue-Water Navy'
VICTOR CHIN, Regional Director Military Business Development, Bell Helicopter, points out to Geopolitics how important it is for India to have the V-22, like the US military, because then there will be great interoperability between the two nations.
4 min |
April 2017
Geopolitics
Giant On The Move
The emergence of Tata Aerospace and Defence could change the face of India’s defence industry.
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August 2018
Geopolitics
Being Realistic On Strategic Partnerships And Technology Transfer
The real problem with India’s OFB and DPSUs should not be seen in terms of their “indigenisation” efforts, which, under the terms of their contracts, seem to be quite good, but rather in the excessive delays and cost overruns associated with manufacturing inefficiency as well as poor quality control which makes the foreign partners uneasy, writes SANJAY BADRI-MAHARAJ
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August 2018
Geopolitics
Alternative Narrative To The BRI For India
Multiple connectivity projects, through land, water, and air, with South East Asia, Central Asia and Africa could be a fitting response for India to China’s aggressive Belt and Road Initiative, argues BALADAS GHOSHAL
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August 2018
Geopolitics
India And Japan In Africa
ABHISHEK MISHRA explains how due to complementarities in Japan and India’s development cooperation approaches and their blossoming strategic convergences, both are exploring the possibilities of trilateral cooperation with the continent of Africa
10 min |
August 2018
Geopolitics
Big Challenge Of Non-Traditional Threats
The Indian state has slowly evolved and is yet imperfect but nonetheless has viable capability to deal with low level casualties that might be caused by either a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear attack or by a non-state actor or an incident caused either by accident or by deliberate action at a nuclear or chemical facility. There are, however, significant deficiencies in its response mechanisms that need urgent attention, writes SANJAY BADRI-MAHARAJ
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August 2018
Geopolitics
Selecting The Police Chief
The latest Supreme Court directive on the appointment of Police Chiefs in the States by bringing the “neutral” Union Public Service Commission in the picture is an attempt at minimising the political interference in the selection, argues AJAY K MEHRA
8 min |
August 2018
Geopolitics
The New Brahmos: Faster, Stealthier, Deadlier
Envisioned as a more versatile and lighter variant of the deadly BrahMos missile, the BrahMos – Next Generation will enhance India’s offensive capabilities on a variety of battlefield platforms.
7 min |
August 2018
Geopolitics
Indian Carriers: Are They Good Enough?
The emphasis on aircraft carriers can only be one part of the Indian Navy’s modernisation efforts. It requires a large and modern submarine fleet that can engage in successful sea denial to China and Pakistan, launch attacks on Pakistani land-based assets using cruise missiles, and be the essential part of a secondstrike capability for India’s nuclear force, argues AMIT GUPTA
9 min |
August 2018
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
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.
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