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ENHANCING COOPERATION IN WEST ASIA
Geopolitics

ENHANCING COOPERATION IN WEST ASIA

SIMRAN SODHI explains how India has become an \"Emerging Power\" in the vital region that connects Asia with Africa and Sea Europe

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August 2023
ANOTHER RAFALE SAGA
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ANOTHER RAFALE SAGA

Why the absence of Rafale in official documents on Modi's visit to France is unconvincing.

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August 2023
BOOSTING INDIA'S NAVAL AVIATION
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BOOSTING INDIA'S NAVAL AVIATION

A powerful Indian naval air arm will prove to be the biggest sea-based conventional-level deterrence, both for the tactical and strategic battlefields

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August 2023
WINGS OF POWER: CLASH OF THE TITANS
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WINGS OF POWER: CLASH OF THE TITANS

It is an \"Epic Aerial Showdown\" when one compares the Indian Air Force and PLA Air Force of China

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August 2023
ISRO'S LVM-3 LAUNCHES CHANDRAYAAN-3
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ISRO'S LVM-3 LAUNCHES CHANDRAYAAN-3

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) used its heavy-lift LVM-3 rocket (earlier known as the GSLV Mark-3) for launching India’s second lander mission to the moon- Chandrayaan-3 on July 14. The spacecraft is now on its journey to the moon and its soft touchdown is scheduled at 5:47PM IST (Indian Standard Time) on August 23.

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August 2023
The Complex Conflict In Manipur
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The Complex Conflict In Manipur

Northeast India has always had a plethora of ethnic groups clamouring for their rights and distinct identity—at times not just fighting the Indian state but engaged in internecine turf wars, stoking sub-national aspirations

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July 2023
#PARISAIRSHOW2023 - TRULY MEMORABLE
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#PARISAIRSHOW2023 - TRULY MEMORABLE

The Paris Air Show 2023 will be long as the India Air Show with record orders from Indian airlines. It was also the show when drones, air defence, electric, hydrogen and eVTOLs took centre stage

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July 2023
MORE UPS THAN DOWNS
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MORE UPS THAN DOWNS

Nepalese Prime Minister Prachanda’s recent visit to India has given a big push to the India-Nepal bilateral relationship in the right direction

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July 2023
MQ-9B SEAGUARDIAN ACQUISITION FOR NAVY
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MQ-9B SEAGUARDIAN ACQUISITION FOR NAVY

GIRISH LINGANNA explains Why India Needs Drone-acharya for a Better ‘Bird’s-Eye View’ from Sky

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July 2023
FUTURE SUPERWEAPONS FOR A 'NEW INDIA'
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FUTURE SUPERWEAPONS FOR A 'NEW INDIA'

With India facing serious geopolitical threats from Pakistan and China, the government must envision and implement a robust defence modernisation policy and a massive weaponisation programme for the long term

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July 2023
DEMONSTRATING SEA POWER
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DEMONSTRATING SEA POWER

The recent twin CBG operations demonstrated India’s deeper understanding of the role that Sea plays in promoting its national interests, but the Navy needs a third Carrier

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July 2023
INDO-US BONHOMIE - CONVICTION, NOT CONVENIENCE
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INDO-US BONHOMIE - CONVICTION, NOT CONVENIENCE

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States may have explored a shared strategic future with political capital and mega defence deals, but the relationship will move forward based on conviction, not convenience

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July 2023
C-295-CREATING A MANUFACTURING BLUEPRINT FOR INDIA
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C-295-CREATING A MANUFACTURING BLUEPRINT FOR INDIA

With the right momentum, a realistic roadmap and enabling policy framework, a story is being scripted to make India a hub for global aircraft manufacturing. The potential is enormous. An in-depth report.

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June 2023
A 'DUAL APPROACH' APPROACH TO ATMANIRBHARTA
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A 'DUAL APPROACH' APPROACH TO ATMANIRBHARTA

India’s growing aerospace and defence industry will remain an important market for Western OEMS. A special report

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June 2023
THE CHEQUERED JOURNEY OF THE MIG-21 IN THE IAF
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THE CHEQUERED JOURNEY OF THE MIG-21 IN THE IAF

The much-maligned MiG-21s have served the nation and the Indian Air Force well and the longest - as long as seventy years. Historically, no other fighter has lasted that long. They have been the backbone of the IAF. They deserve to retire gracefully, argues SP SINGH

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June 2023
TOWARDS AN ENDURING PARTNERSHIP
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TOWARDS AN ENDURING PARTNERSHIP

NINAD D SHETH explains how India and Japan are edging closer in the face of the looming Chinese challenges in the Indo-Pacific

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June 2023
URGENT NEED FOR SMART AND LETHAL WEAPONS
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URGENT NEED FOR SMART AND LETHAL WEAPONS

India must tread the path towards the development of a whole gamut of next-generation smart and lethal weapons for countering a two-front threat scenario, writes AMARTYA SINHA

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June 2023
DISABLED SOLDIERS AND THEIR BASIC RIGHTS
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DISABLED SOLDIERS AND THEIR BASIC RIGHTS

Disability pension for armed forces personnel has been a matter of debate and disquiet for quite some time. Now with the setting up of a committee by the Chief of Defence Staff, the spotlight is finally on this long-simmering issue. NARINDER SINGH DAHIYA dissects the issues from all angles.

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June 2023
LETHAL AUTONOMOUS WEAPONS SYSTEMS: PLAYING WITH FIRE?
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LETHAL AUTONOMOUS WEAPONS SYSTEMS: PLAYING WITH FIRE?

It is important to acknowledge that non-state actors do not necessarily recognize, or adhere to, the Laws of Armed Conflict (LoAC). Consequently, it becomes crucial to establish strict  regulations regarding the development and proliferation of Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems (LAWS). Such regulations should go beyond mere statutes and actively address the need to ensure the responsible use of LAWS and prevent their misuse by unauthorized actors, argues GIRISH LINGANNA.

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June 2023
Too Early To Write Off The Maoist Challenge
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Too Early To Write Off The Maoist Challenge

The ideas of development and welfare need a relook to deal with Maoism,

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May 2023
Defence PSUs sell assault Rifles at a loss
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Defence PSUs sell assault Rifles at a loss

Three government small arms manufacturing companies have together suffered losses of 366 crore over five years from 2015 on selling 12 different category of guns to armed forces, central armed police force (CAPFs), state police and civilians at prices lower than the cost of production due to unimaginative policy and high-cost overheads.

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May 2023
Uralvagonzavod looks for the development and modernization of military equipment
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Uralvagonzavod looks for the development and modernization of military equipment

Uralvagonzavod (part of the UVZ Concern of the Rostec State Corporation) will take part in the 11th International Exhibition of Arms and Military Equipment MILEX- 2023, which will be held from May 17 to 20 in Minsk, Belarus. The corporation will present both advanced military equipment and explore the possibility of modernizing military and engineering vehicles.

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May 2023
REVOLUTIONIZING ISR FOR THE FUTURE
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REVOLUTIONIZING ISR FOR THE FUTURE

High-Altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS) can serve as an intermediate link between satellites and ground-based telecom networks, facilitating data transfer. HAPS offer advantages over satellites in certain applications, including lower transmission delays and improved performance in such fields as telecommunications and earth observation

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May 2023
INDIA'S G20 PRESIDENCY AFFIRMS 'ASIAN CENTURY'
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INDIA'S G20 PRESIDENCY AFFIRMS 'ASIAN CENTURY'

If the G20 is unable to accommodate the problems of the global south, it will no longer be able to dictate global policy,

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May 2023
UGV: THE NEXT DIMENSION OF WARFARE
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UGV: THE NEXT DIMENSION OF WARFARE

With the rest of the world developing unmanned ground vehicles at a breakneck speed, it is time for India to join the bandwagon at the earliest.

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May 2023
TIME FOR A POWERFUL ARTILLERY FORCE
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TIME FOR A POWERFUL ARTILLERY FORCE

At a time when India is increasingly facing a multi-front challenge on her borders, it is quite evident that the Indian artillery modernisation programme needs a massive thrust from the government. A special report

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May 2023
BEHIND INDIA'S DEEPENING MILITARY TIES WITH FRANCE
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BEHIND INDIA'S DEEPENING MILITARY TIES WITH FRANCE

Paris has emerged as New Delhi's Most Dependable Strategic Partner in recent times.

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May 2023
China Is A Loan Shark, Not A Benevolent Donor
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China Is A Loan Shark, Not A Benevolent Donor

The developing world is getting to know China in a very new role. And that new role is as the world’s largest official debt collector,

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April 2023
Future Of Space Exploration
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Future Of Space Exploration

The world of space exploration has always been an exciting one, with new discoveries and advancements being made every day. One of the latest technologies to revolutionise the industry is 3D printing. With the ability to create complex and intricate designs quickly and efficiently, 3D printing has become a game-changer in the field of rocket science,

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April 2023
WARIS PUNJAB DE OR WARIS BHARAT DE?
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WARIS PUNJAB DE OR WARIS BHARAT DE?

RSN SINGH analyses the resurgence of separatist forces in i! the vital state of Punjab and how the foreign governments of Pakistan, Australia, the UK, the USA and Canada have not stopped the Internationalisation of their movement

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April 2023