Indian Defence Review

Indian Navy Must Redraw It's Strategy in the Western Theatre

India with its geography sits as one of the most strategically located nation especially in the Asian context. It has a 2.4 percentage share of the world’s total landmass. It consists of almost 1,320 island territories covering both its flanks. Having a maritime boundary of 7,500 Km and an Exclusive Economic Zone...

Myanmar Aflame

Myanmar is aflame, not only because of the turmoil within but also heavy fighting along its borders with China and with India; with fleeing Myanmar refugees streaming into China and India. In the north, the ‘Brotherhood Alliance’, a coalition of three well-armed militant groups, namely Myanmar National Democratic...

India’s Mine Counter-Measure Vessels Gap: A Critical Maritime Security Concern

Introduction Over the last few years India’s military naval fleet has seen a constant growth with the addition of new vessels like: frigates, destroyers, corvettes and even a full fledged aircraft carrier that was built indigenously[i]. Amongst the three armed forces, it’s the Indian Navy that has been...

Myanmar Aflame

Will WTO be able to carry out pending reforms at the13 Ministerial Conference at Abu Dhabi?

The World Trade Organisation’s (WTO’s) 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) will take place from 26 to 29 February 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Trade Ministers from across the world will attend to review the functioning of the multilateral trading system and take measures on the future course actionby WTO....

Constitution@ 74: Quest For Merit & Socio Economic Justice

Introduction The Indian Constitution is the lengthiest of all written Constitutions of the world. Most of provisions are borrowed from various sources; fundamental rights from US Bill of Rights, the directive principles from the Irish Republic, Parliamentary form of government from UK and federalism from the GOI Act...

Indian Navy Must Redraw It's Strategy in the Western Theatre

India: Never Forget 19 November 1962

19 November 1962 was the darkest day in the history of post-independent India. On that day as the famed 4th Indian Division of the Indian Army disintegrated and abandoned its defences in the Sela-Bomdila area of Arunachal Pradesh, PM Nehru lost his nerve. In a cringing letter to President Kennedy of the USA he wrote,...

Crafting India's National Security Strategy: A Multifaceted Approach

“In the realm of national security, a nation’s survival depends not on idealism but on a clear-eyed assessment of its interests and a readiness to safeguard them with pragmatism and strength.” Drawing lessons from global powers like the United States, UK, Japan, Iran, and China offers valuable insights and red flags...

India’s Mine Counter-Measure Vessels Gap: A Critical Maritime Security Concern

Counter-Terrorism Operationsin JKUT: Rajouri Presents a big Challenge

On 22 November 2023, a gun fight ensued between the Jihadi terrorists and the Indian Army in the Bajimaal-Kalakote area of Rajouri district of JKUT. By the time the encounter ended two days later, on 24 November, we had lost five soldiers including two officers, i.e., Capt M V Pranjal and CaptShubam Gupta. Two Jihadis...

"Behind Closed Doors: Covert Machinations in the Khalistan Separatist Movement"

“….This plan envisaged the encouragement of a separatist movement among the Sikhs for an independent state to be called Khalistan. …In 1971, one saw the beginning of a joint covert operation by the US intelligence community and Pakistan’s ISI to create difficulties for India in Punjab,” – B. Raman, Additional...

PM visits HAL facilities, appreciates HAL capabilities

PM took a sortie in LCA Tejas – an indigenously designed and developed aircraft; became the first Prime Minister of the country to do so PM appreciated the capabilities of indigenously developed LCA Tejas aircraft and production facilities available at HAL PM briefed about the advanced technology work being done at...

Thales and Schiebel expand Strategic Partnership to promote the CAMCOPTER Unmanned Aerial System globally

The CAMCOPTER S-100 and S-300 systems represent the pinnacle of unmanned/uncrewed aerial reconnaissance and surveillance systems, embodying state-of-the-art technologies and unmatched reliability. With Thales and Schiebel working in tandem, customers can expect a seamless integration of these exceptional systems,...

Ashok Leyland concludes 4000kms+ ‘Manzilka Safar’ at Leh

Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group and the largest supplier of logistics vehicles to the Indian Army has concluded the4000kms+ drive – Manzilka Safar in the Stallion Truck at Leh in the presence of Mr. Amandeep Singh, President LCV, International Operations, Defense & Power Solutions, Ashok Leyland; Major...

Secure the Indian Subcontinent with Aerospace Power

On June 7, 1981, Israeli Defence Forces conducted (IDF) ‘Operation Opera’ in which eight F-16 and six F-15...

Turkey Backed Rebel Groups Pose a Significant Threat in Syria

The Syrian Democratic Council is the political wing of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the Autonomous...

JeM: The resurgence of Pakistan’s Hydra

On November 15th 2023, it was reported, Dilawar Iqbal an important aide of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief, Maulana Masood Azhar and another individual, Mohammed Ubaid Malik were charge sheeted by National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India for inciting violence in Jammu and Kashmir. Muhammad Dilawar Iqbal, is a resident of Abbaspur in POJK and is known to use many aliases such as Maaz Khan...

IA has Field Marshal, IAF has Marshal of Indian Air Force, Indian Navy’s glory deserves the honour of ‘Admiral of the Fleet’ rank

It remains to be seen whether the present Govt. recognizes and bestows the rank and recognition of ‘Admiral of the Fleet’ to the Indian Navy and Admiral Nanda, the man who bombed Karachi and gave the Indian Navy its due recognition in national and world maritime history. As...

As Tibet becomes Xizang, Delhi faces a new concern

US President Joe Biden greets China’s President President Xi Jinping at the Filoli Estate in Woodside, California, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperative conference. (AP) The long-awaited meeting between the two most powerful leaders of the planet finally took...

From Ancient Scrolls to Modern Strategy: Chanakya's Influence on India's National Security Doctrine

“Chanakya’s wisdom transcends time, echoing as a powerful beacon in the corridors of modern India’s national security. In the labyrinth of contemporary challenges, his strategic legacy serves not just as historical guidance but as an unwavering compass, illuminating the path...

Why New Delhi should worry about instability in China's PLA ranks

New commanders may be inclined to please the Emperor in order to consolidate their position in the hierarchy and therefore take a more belligerent stance towards Taiwan and India. The planet is in turmoil. As if the Ukraine war was not enough, a new conflict has erupted in the Middle East. The Russo-Ukrainian War had started in February 2014 soon after Ukraine’s Orange Revolution, when Russia annexed Crimea. But it is only in February 2022...