Geopolitics - December 2023

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The December issue of Geopolitics magazine is a Navy Day special that focuses on India’s capabilities as a responsible Blue Water Navy and how the country’s armada can be the number one Navy in the region. We have two special stories on India’s aircraft carriers and the urgent need to add at least one more carrier. Plus, a comprehensive cover story on the need to realign the Navy’s force composition to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Apart from that we also look at many of the cutting-edge weapons that are now part of the Navy’s arsenal and how critical is sealift both as a weapon of soft power as well as a critical cog in the wheel during times of crisis. Also, all our regular features and a special report on the Dubai Air Show.

INDIA TESTS ANTI-SHIP CRUISE MISSILE

India conducted successful test of its indigenous naval anti-ship missile on November 21, following its maiden the second the trial in May last year.

1 min

BOLSTERING THE INDIAN NAVY'S MARITIME OPERATIONS

Boeing's historic ties with the Indian Navy have been further reinforced by the country's expanding role in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). SALIL GUPTE, President, Boeing India, outlines this relationship and the road ahead

3 mins

TIME FOR A REALIGNMENT OF NAVY'S FORCE COMPOSITION

With the changing nature of warfare and the dynamics in the Indo-Pacific, it is essential to reassess the emerging scenarios, tech advancements and realign the force composition. These will ultimately vector Delhi towards threat perceptions and platform imperatives (increase or induction thereof), argues SHEKHAR SINHA

8 mins

MDL-A POWERHOUSE IN MODERN SHIPBUILDING

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, India's leading shipbuilding yard has a critical role to play in helping the country achieve the objective of a world-class Bluewater Navy.

3 mins

A QUESTIONABLE RELUCTANCE

India's quest to have three operational aircraft carriers may have to wait longer, writes N. C. BIPINDRA

8 mins

HUGE AMBITIONS FOR INDIA

Navantia's AIP BEST system is one of the major cutting-edge technologies of the S80 submarines which will provide unprecedented tactical capabilities, shares JOSE PORTO, Director India, Business Development & Commercial Division NAVANTIA SA India.

3 mins

INDIA'S GROWING: AIRCRAFT CARRIER CAPABILITY

With the much-awaited INS Vikrant expected to be fully operational with the Indian Navy in mid-2024, India will have two functional aircraft carriers after almost a decade. However, three flat-tops are required to ensure at least two are at sea at any given point. That goal seems overly optimistic under the current budgetary constraints, but abandoning it would be a catastrophic mistake. A special report

8 mins

INDIGENISATION IN THE INDIAN NAVY

In the ever-evolving geopolitical situations around the world, the concept of indigenisation and self-reliance has gained paramount importance. Larsen & Toubro Limited has been leading this initiative and delivered critical platforms for the Indian Armed Forces. With a demonstrated technological prowess and proven track record, L&T has emerged as a key player in enhancing India's Defence capabilities through indigenisation efforts for the Indian Navy. A Special Report

6 mins

LETHAL NAVAL WEAPONS FOR INDIA

The Indian Navy is investing massively in training its sailors in new technologies and developing state-of-the-art vessels, weapons and navigation systems to give the nation an edge over adversaries. A Special Report

7 mins

LOITERING MUNITIONS BATTLEFIELD GAME CHANGER

Loitering Munitions (LM) have emerged as a disrupting new weapon category following deployments in numerous recent conflicts.

3 mins

IMPORTANCE OF STRATEGIC SEALIFT CAPABILITY FOR INDIA'S MARITIME SECURITY

As India strives to achieve the status of an economic powerhouse, there is an increasing need to develop sealift capabilities that are required of a major power in the Indian Ocean region, argues VENUGOPAL MENON

8 mins

PRIMAKOV READINGS' NINTH EDITION FOCUSES ON 'POST GLOBALISATION HORIZONS'

Held at a time when the Ukraine war continues to grip the attention of the NATO Alliance and the Israeli-Hamas conflict threatens to get out of hand, the Primakov Readings' annual meeting in Moscow was an important forum to take stock and assess the direction that countries are taking at this critical juncture. A special Report.

5 mins

GERMANY'S SUBMARINE OFFER

Germany Offers 'Bigger' 214 Version Of HDWClass Submarines. How useful will they be in the present scenario? RITU SHARMA dissects the option.

5 mins

INDIAN NAVY'S UNPARALLELED MODERN COMBAT ASSET 'BRAHMOS'

It is a weapon system that is the envy of the world. And it is a vital part of the country's naval prowess. An insight on the BRAHMOS which plays a crucial role in the defence of India's vast coastline

3 mins

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