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FROM IMPORTS TO SELF-RELIANCE IN ARMS
Geopolitics

FROM IMPORTS TO SELF-RELIANCE IN ARMS

Self-reliance in Defence Production needs new ideas, new definitions _es and an appropriate methodology, argues AMIT COWSHISH

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9 mins  |
November 2024
PRIME MOVER
Geopolitics

PRIME MOVER

The indigenously developed Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) has received a boost with its first export order from the Kingdom of Morocco

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8 mins  |
November 2024
ലോകം ഉറങ്ങിയപ്പോൾ...
Keralasabdam

ലോകം ഉറങ്ങിയപ്പോൾ...

ഇന്ത്യ സ്വാതന്ത്ര്യം നേടാറായ ആ ഘട്ടത്തിൽ സ്ഥിരമായി വേണ്ടത്ര ആഹാരം കഴിക്കാനില്ലാത്ത അവസ്ഥയിൽ 30 ലക്ഷം മനുഷ്യരുണ്ടായിരുന്നു കൽക്കട്ടയിൽ

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1 min  |
November 16-30, 2024
ട്രംപ് ചെറിയ മീനല്ല
Keralasabdam

ട്രംപ് ചെറിയ മീനല്ല

ഇസ്രായേൽ-അറബ് സംഘർഷത്തിൽ എന്തായിരിക്കും നിലപാട് ?

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4 mins  |
November 16-30, 2024
POSITIVE STEPS TOWARDS POTENTIAL REGIONAL COOPERATION
Geopolitics

POSITIVE STEPS TOWARDS POTENTIAL REGIONAL COOPERATION

It has been a whirlwind of diplomatic activity for India recently. India participated in both the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation SCO) summit that took place in Islamabad on October 15-16, and the 16th BRICS Summit was held in Kazan, Russia, from October 2224, 2024. These back-to-back summits within a short span of time underscore India's active role in shaping regional and global diplomacy, balancing national interests with multilateral cooperation

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8 mins  |
November 2024
THE EAGLE'S EYE TEJAS MK-II RADAR PIERCES VEIL OF THE SKY
Geopolitics

THE EAGLE'S EYE TEJAS MK-II RADAR PIERCES VEIL OF THE SKY

The Tejas Mk-II, featuring DRDO's GaN-based Uttam AESA radar, marks a major leap in India's defence, enhancing range, precision, and multi-target tracking capabilities, highlights GIRISH LINGANNA

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4 mins  |
November 2024
AFFORDABLE LETHALITY THE INDIAN DILEMMA
Geopolitics

AFFORDABLE LETHALITY THE INDIAN DILEMMA

India's defence dilemma is now being complicated by the lessons learnt in the Ukraine and Gaza wars because these conflicts are reshaping the way wars are fought in the modern world.

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10+ mins  |
November 2024
TRANSFORMATIONAL INDUCTION
Geopolitics

TRANSFORMATIONAL INDUCTION

The GA-ASI MQ-9B will dramatically enhance the ISR and precision strike capabilities of the Indian armed forces

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10 mins  |
November 2024
AIRBORNE TRACKER
Geopolitics

AIRBORNE TRACKER

Indigenous efforts towards AEW&C and AWACS platforms need to be stepped up even as international programmes extend the current state-of-the-art for such aircraft, highlights

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9 mins  |
November 2024
"THE INDIAN AIR FORCE IS WORKING HARD TO REMAIN A CREDIBLE AIR FORCE"
Geopolitics

"THE INDIAN AIR FORCE IS WORKING HARD TO REMAIN A CREDIBLE AIR FORCE"

Commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on December 21, 1984, Air Chief Marshal AMAR PREET SINGH PVSM AVSM took over as the 28th Air Chief of India on September 30, 2024.

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5 mins  |
November 2024
ചൈനീസ് ഭരണകൂടവും അഴിമതിയും
Keralasabdam

ചൈനീസ് ഭരണകൂടവും അഴിമതിയും

നേരിന് നേരേ...

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2 mins  |
November 16-30, 2024
വ്യാജഡോക്ടർമാർ പെരുകുന്നു! ശിക്ഷ അനുഭവിക്കുന്നവർ കുറയുന്നു!
Keralasabdam

വ്യാജഡോക്ടർമാർ പെരുകുന്നു! ശിക്ഷ അനുഭവിക്കുന്നവർ കുറയുന്നു!

പത്തുലക്ഷം വ്യാജന്മാർ ഡോക്ടർമാർ ഇന്ത്യയിലുണ്ടെന്നാണ് കണക്കുകൾ കാണിക്കുന്നത്

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3 mins  |
November 16-30, 2024
The 'Invisible' Dalits
Outlook

The 'Invisible' Dalits

The debate over sub-categorisation of castes is likely to shape the political discourse in the upcoming state elections

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7 mins  |
September 21, 2024
WILL MODI APPLY THE LESSON LEARNT FROM KOREA IN UKRAINE?
Geopolitics

WILL MODI APPLY THE LESSON LEARNT FROM KOREA IN UKRAINE?

Speculation around Prime Minister Narendra Modi's possible visit to Ukraine raises questions about India's role in mediating peace between Russia and Ukraine. Drawing from its experience during the Korean War, India may seek to leverage its strategic neutrality to foster dialogue in a conflict where China and Turkey have also shown interest, opines PRAKASH NANDA.

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6 mins  |
August 2024
FUTURE FIGHTER
Geopolitics

FUTURE FIGHTER

FIA 24 provided important insights into the Global Combat Air Programme, which will redefine the future of air combat, reports MIKE RAJKUMAR.

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7 mins  |
August 2024
INDIAN NAVY'S PROJECT-751 - GERMAN TKMS LEADS SPANISH NAVANTIA AFTER FIELD TRIALS FOR AIP-SUBMARINE DEAL
Geopolitics

INDIAN NAVY'S PROJECT-751 - GERMAN TKMS LEADS SPANISH NAVANTIA AFTER FIELD TRIALS FOR AIP-SUBMARINE DEAL

German submarine-builder ThyssenKrupp (TKMS) and India's Mazagaon Dockyard Limited (MDL) have emerged as leaders in the Indian Navy's Project-751, which aims to build six submarines with Fuel Cell Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) and Lithium-ion batteries. Following successful field trials, TKMS and MDL have gained an edge over competitors by demonstrating their proven AIP technology and advanced submarine design tailored to the Indian Navy's needs.

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3 mins  |
August 2024
NEW WAVE TERRORISM IN JAMMU & KASHMIR
Geopolitics

NEW WAVE TERRORISM IN JAMMU & KASHMIR

KARAN KHARB argues that Pakistan's continued use of proxy war tactics against India, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir, poses a severe threat to national security. He advocates for a shift from a reactive to a proactive approach in counter-terrorism efforts, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive review of military strategies and a coordinated national policy to address both external and internal security challenges effectively.

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9 mins  |
August 2024
NEW MANTRA FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Geopolitics

NEW MANTRA FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION

AMIT COWSHISH explains why the Ministry of Defence (MOD), which is one of the biggest spenders, needs to watch out for the latest mediation rules.

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10+ mins  |
August 2024
POLICE MODERNISATION: AN URGENT NEED OF THE HOUR
Geopolitics

POLICE MODERNISATION: AN URGENT NEED OF THE HOUR

India is facing many internal security threats, and it is time to reshape the strategic dynamics by modernising the police forces.

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9 mins  |
August 2024
UGVS: THE NEXT DIMENSION OF WARFARE
Geopolitics

UGVS: 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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9 mins  |
August 2024
SUPERSONIC DESTROYER
Geopolitics

SUPERSONIC DESTROYER

The BrahMos programme has filled a critical gap in the Indian armed forces' missile inventory and continues to attract strong export interest, writes ATUL CHANDRA.

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8 mins  |
August 2024
MPDMS IS TAKING SHAPE
Geopolitics

MPDMS IS TAKING SHAPE

The system is a next generation missile-based standoff torpedo delivery system. During the test flight, full range capability of the missile was successfully demonstrated. The weapon has been designed to enhance anti-submarine warfare capability far beyond the conventional range of the torpedo.

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1 min  |
August 2024
VIKSIT BHARAT FROM A DREAM TO REALITY
Geopolitics

VIKSIT BHARAT FROM A DREAM TO REALITY

The article explores India's ascent as a global influencer, emphasising its strategic advancements in foreign policy, defence, and economic growth. It also highlights India's challenges in achieving sustainable development and strengthening internal security. Adopting a forward-looking approach, the article envisions India's rise as a major economic power and a key player in global stability, as outlined by LT. GEN. A.B. SHIVANE (RETD.).

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5 mins  |
August 2024
FILLING THE GAP
Geopolitics

FILLING THE GAP

A new Medium Transport Aircraft is essential for the IAF, but it will have to compete with other pressing programmes fighting for limited budgetary resources, analyses ATUL CHANDRA.

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8 mins  |
August 2024
Elections 2024: Illusion & Reality
BUSINESS ECONOMICS

Elections 2024: Illusion & Reality

Whenever there is an election, we find the politicians speaking in hyperboles – and possibly, 2024 Lok Sabha has reached a crest.

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June 01 - 30, 2024
C-295 CREATING A MANUFACTURING BLUEPRINT FOR INDIA
Geopolitics

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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8 mins  |
June 2024
ENHANCING NAVAL AVIATION CAPABILITIES
Geopolitics

ENHANCING NAVAL AVIATION CAPABILITIES

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

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10 mins  |
June 2024
HAS THE WORLD FORGOTTEN THE PLIGHT OF THE AFGHAN WOMEN?
Geopolitics

HAS THE WORLD FORGOTTEN THE PLIGHT OF THE AFGHAN WOMEN?

With the Taliban and command in Afghanistan, serious questions are being raised about the status of women in that country. GAYATRI SINGH dissects the situation on the ground.

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6 mins  |
June 2024
MOBILITY SOLUTIONS FOR THE INDIAN ARMY
Geopolitics

MOBILITY SOLUTIONS FOR THE INDIAN ARMY

While the Indian Army has a significantly large fleet of trucks and utility vehicles, there is a need to further augment the capabilities by adding latest platforms with better fuel-efficiency, faster speeds, larger wheelbases and enhanced axle-load bearing capacities, argues AMARTYA SINHA

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10+ mins  |
June 2024
TIME TO GO FOR SIXTH-GENERATION AIRCRAFT
Geopolitics

TIME TO GO FOR SIXTH-GENERATION AIRCRAFT

With China racing ahead in 6th-Gen Fighter Aircraft Programme, India cannot afford to be left behind. AIR MARSHAL ANIL CHOPRA (RETD) explains

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10+ mins  |
June 2024