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NON-CONTACT STEALTH NAVAL COMBAT PLATFORMS

A strong submarine force is a necessity India cannot afford to ignore. We need to be prepared for challenges which are staring at us, writes Vice Admiral Shekhar Sinha (retd.)

INTEGRATION OF FUTURISTIC TECH IN DEFENCE MANUFACTURING

VAISHALI BASU SHARMA argues that for a viable ecosystem for futuristic technologies, the gaps between research in the emerging technology domain and its commercial and industrial applications need to be bridged

GLOBAL REALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC INCLUSIVITY

Can Quad and Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) shape global realignment, drive the world as engine of economic growth, and overcome the deficiency of present ineffective global governance system? Is it going to evolve towards a genuine multipolar global system with the democratic countries leading, or will continue to be dominated by the United States? Is India ready to take the opportunity provided by Quad to leapfrog its technologicalmilitary capabilities and enhance its economic power to be engine of economic growth in the Indian Ocean region and world at large?

AN UNCHARTED ODYSSEY

The proposed scheme of Tour of Duty is a radical measure, which should be tempered with ground realities and pragmatism

CHOOSING AN ‘AIRCRAFT' FOR THE CARRIER

Two Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets are presently in Goa for trials at the Indian Navy’s Shore-Based Test Facility (SBTF) to demonstrate their compatibility and suitability to operate from Indian aircraft carriers. The demonstration is ongoing and will conclude this month. French Dassault Aviation has already demonstrated the compatibility of its Rafale-M jet in January.

BRAHMOS: THE GAMECHANGER

India’s best known supersonic cruise missile can be a great instrument of military diplomacy for its immense export potential in Asian markets

UDA Framework For Sustainable Blue Economy

The pooling of resources and synergising of efforts, enumerated as the core value of the UDA framework, can effectively manage the challenges and opportunities of the tropical littoral waters of the Indo-Pacific region, explains ARNAB DAS

The Return To 'Purana Pakistan'

Pakistan has now a new government. But, will Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif be able to meet the challenges that the country faces? D Suba Chandran is not so sure in his answers

How Prepared Is India For A Cyberwar?

In order to retain a competitive national security advantage, there has to be coordinated endeavour of the government and the private sector to work on cyber security and Al (artificial intelligence) technologies, argues VAISHALI BASU SHARMA

SAPPERS FINALLY ARRIVE

UTKARSH SINGH RATHORE dispels the scepticism about the new Army Chief of India that he is not suitable for the job because of his background as an officer from the Corps of Engineers

INDIGENOUS COMBAT JETS: THE FUTURE UNFOLDS

India is poised to build a robust defence industrial base for manufacturing cutting-edge aerial combat platforms and turbofan engines in the country. The time to act is now, argues AMARTYA SINHA

CHINA'S BRI DEBT TRAP: SRI LANKAN ECONOMY IN COLLAPSE

How the collapse of Sri Lankan economy is turning into a political crisis? What is it that has led to the current collapse of Sri Lankan economy? In what way is China's Belt & Road Debt Trap (BRDT) connected with it? What are the possible solutions to the economic crisis that resulted in political crisis? In what way, if any, could India be of help to Sri Lanka, if only to overcome the current multiple crises? VIJAY KUMAR KAUL answers

DEFENCE INDUSTRIAL CORRIDORS DESERVE HONEST APPRAISAL

AMIT COWSHISH explains how after more than four years of the government decision, the impact of the DICs on defence production remains hazy

BOOSTING MARITIME SECURITY

India needs to think of how to integrate the armed services in a national maritime policy and to work with friendly neighbours in a broader IOR context

Decoding Russia's Digital Offensive

When Russia invaded Ukraine more than a month ago, it was feared that there would be massive cyber-attacks on Ukraine and its supporters, including the NATO powers led by the United States. But such is the situation today that it is Russia that is complaining of being the target of cyber offensives.

AN ATMANIRBHAR CARBINE: MSMC (JVPC) IS READY FOR INDUCTION INTO THE INDIAN ARMY

In a major leap forward in the domain of infantry modernisation, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has declared that a carbine, jointly developed by its Pune-based facility and the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), has completed its final phase of user trials by the Indian Army and is ready for induction.

EMERGENCY PROCUREMENTS FILLING UP THE GAPS

Threatened by a hostile China on its borders, India has taken a wholesome approach towards military modernisation through urgent procurement of cutting-edge weapon systems and advanced platforms.

ANDAMAN & NICOBAR COMMAND: SENTINEL OF THE EAST

Before migrating into the theatre command concept, it would be worthwhile to study the shortfalls experienced by the Tri-Services Command in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and make good the deficiencies. The rejuvenated Tri-Services Command could then be graduated into a full-fledged theatre command by ploughing in additional resources, carrying out course corrections and expanding the role.

INCONGRUITY OF AMERICAN ARMS SALES TO EAST EUROPEAN NATIONS

VAISHALI BASU SHARMA explains how massive American arms sales to East European countries, including Ukraine, outweigh any security or economic benefits they produce

INDIAN MISSILE PROWESS

RAJIV NAYAN details how India today is a full-fledged missile superpower with a range of missiles in different categories. The only way ahead now lies in testing and operationalising the Agni-VI ICBM at the earliest.

MIDHANI HAS EXPORTED TO ABOUT 10 COUNTRIES IN US, EUROPE AND ASIA PACIFIC GEOGRAPHIES

MIDHANI is now producing complete spectrum of armour products made of composites as well as armour steel including helmets, BR patkas, BR shield, etc., explains DR S K JHA, Chairman and Managing Director, Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited in this one-on-one with GEOPOLITICS

INSIGHTEON'S UNIQUE 'WARGAME' ON OFFSET PENALTIES

Insighteon Consulting ran an interactive wargame on February 23 and 24, with the aim of ascertaining the reasons behind the failure to fulfil offset obligations leading to penalties, and options available to hasten the process of achieving closure of defence offset obligations.

ONGOING RFIS: AN AMBITIOUS ROAD TO 2024 AND BEYOND

While a whole gamut of mega defence acquisitions is being planned, the government is sparing no efforts towards engaging with Indian and overseas vendors through a considerable number of feasibility studies, AONs and EOls.

RAFALE AGAIN?

As India looks for a Medium Role Combat Aircraft (MRCA), AMIT GUPTA argues why the country should make the calculated choice of buying a second order of the French Rafale fighter

WILL DEFENCE EXPO DELIVER ON DEFENCE EXPORTS?

VIJAY KUMAR SAXENA examines the complex issue of defence exports and the monumental challenges it poses.

TOWARDS A VIABLE DEFENCE INDUSTRY

NINAD D SHETH reports that while ‘Make in India’ in defence gets an investment kickstart, technology challenges and the poor records of India’s Defence Public Sector Undertakings are matters of worry

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP MODEL THE ROUTE TO ATMANIRBHARTA IN DEFENCE

MUKESH BHARGAVA argues why India needs to invest in building long-term indigenous capabilities in the private industry through a special partnership model to achieve the goal of self-reliance through ‘Make in India’

SHELVING DEFENCE IMPORTS

Identifying the challenges that an Indian defence industrial complex faces, ANDREW FERNADES suggests how to meet them.

ONE OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF ENGINES FOR AIRPLANES AND HELICOPTERS

MOTOR SICH JSC, company specializing in designing, manufacturing and after-sales servicing gas turbine aero engines, industrial gas turbine drives, and gas turbine power stations powered by these drives. Recently, the company has been actively making efforts to build the helicopter industry in Ukraine. MOTOR SICH JSC, company specializing in designing, manufacturing and after-sales servicing gas turbine aero engines, industrial gas turbine drives, and gas turbine power stations powered by these drives. Recently, the company has been actively making efforts to build the helicopter industry in Ukraine.

NEED FOR A COMPLETE DEFENCE ECOSYSTEM

G RAJ NARAYAN argues why the government should have a holistic integrated approach for Atmanirbharta of MSMEs