Anti-Nationals versus Agniveers
Fire has two manifestations: Godly that creates, nurtures and sustains; and savage, that destroys and rejoices over the destruction of creations, achievements and accomplishments. The later variety was in stark evidence in many parts of the country, specially Bihar and some parts of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana...
Logistics and Stamina in War
“My logisticians are a humourless lot… they know if my campaign fails, they will be the first ones I will slay.” — Alexander the Great “Logistics comprises the means and arrangements which work out the plans of strategy and tactics. Strategy decides where to act, logistics brings the troops to this point.”...
Pakistan Military’s Dilemma Admist a Political Turmoil
Pakistan’s history since its creation has been full of political turbulence. Infighting amongst the provinces on linguistic and ethnic lines has always posed a unity challenge. While the power struggle between the so called democratic forces and the all-powerful military has been the underline to Pakistan’s...
Logistics and Stamina in War
“My logisticians are a humourless lot… they know if my campaign fails, they will be the first ones I will slay.” — Alexander the Great “Logistics comprises the means and arrangements which work out the plans of strategy and tactics. Strategy decides where to act, logistics brings the troops to this point.”...
Pakistan Military’s Dilemma Admist a Political Turmoil
Pakistan’s history since its creation has been full of political turbulence. Infighting amongst the provinces on linguistic and ethnic lines has always posed a unity challenge. While the power struggle between the so called democratic forces and the all-powerful military has been the underline to Pakistan’s...
Trench Warfare in the 21st Century: What Satellite Imagery Analysis reveals about Ukraine-Russia War
Introduction The characteristics of war are rapidly changing in the 21st century. This change is due to the induction of latest weapon systems that can track and destroy enemy positions with pinpoint accuracy while reducing collateral damage. We are also witnessing new evolution in the modern battle field where-in...
Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile successfully flight-tested by DRDO & Indian Navy
Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) was successfully flight-tested by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy from an Indian Naval Ship at Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on June 24, 2022. The VL-SRSAM, a ship borne weapon system, is...
Military Service through a “Tour of Duty”
Introduction On 29th of July 2020 a brief write up by me was published in the Indian Defense Review (IDR), it was titled ‘Indian Army: A Nation Builder through Character, Leadership and Industry’. In this article the objective was to draw on the strength of our Armed Forces to highlight how they could be gainfully...
Laser Weapons: The Future of Air Defence?
Israel recently announced the successful test of its Iron Beam laser weapon system that reportedly has the capability of intercepting rockets, mortars and anti-tank missiles. Called a game changer, it is claimed to be the world’s first energy-based missile defence system that employs a laser beam to strike down...
- Inverted Rifle & Helmet, symbol of fallen soldiers of 1971 war, shifted from India Gate to National War Memorial
- Tour of Duty and the Mess Surrounding It
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- 1971 War movie 'Pippa' brings a forgotten tank battle to life
- CDS General Bipin Rawat Helicopter Crash - An Account From Ground Zero
- An Interview with Sam Manekshaw: Kashmir:1947
Anti-Nationals versus Agniveers
Fire has two manifestations: Godly that creates, nurtures and sustains; and savage, that destroys and rejoices over the destruction of creations, achievements and accomplishments. The later variety was in stark evidence in many parts of the country, specially Bihar and some parts of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana...
WTO Sealed a Package: India Emerged as Global Leader with Win-Win Outcome
For the first time in a decade, the members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), a 164-nation body, have finalised a historic deal at the 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12).The four-day MC12 was extended by two days as trade ministers negotiated through the night at WTO headquarters, next to Lake Geneva, and...
Countering Targeted Killings in Kashmir
By targeting defenceless men and women belonging to the indigenous minority Hindu community as well as non-locals working in Kashmir, Pakistan sponsored terrorists have succeeded in creating a fear psychosis here. Unfortunately, rather than expressing solidarity and reassuring the terrorised people, local political...
Rosoboronexport to showcase Russian products at first National Security, Belarus-2022 Exhibition
Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec State Corporation) will present the latest Russian security solutions and more than 350 items of military, dual-use and civilian products for all services and branches of the armed forces at the first National Security. Belarus-2022 Exhibition, which will be held from 22 to 25 June...
Tata Advanced Systems and L&T to deliver 100th Missile Launcher for the Akash Programme for IAF
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) have jointly delivered 100th Akash Air Force Launcher (AAFL) for the Indian Air Force, developed with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This event was flagged off by Dr BHVS Narayana Murthy, DG-MSS, DRDO at the Vemagal facility of TASL...
Thales technology selected for the new Schengen ‘Entry Exit System’ in Spain
• In 2017, the European Union adopted a new directive for the deployment of a biometric Entry-Exit registration system (EES) for Member States with the aim of strengthening and modernising the Schengen borders. • Thales’ expertise in border management, identity verification, document verification and biometrics...
- Exxelia expands its range of low profile aluminum electrolytic capacitors
- Land robotics: Safran wins new contract for French FURIOUS program
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- IIT Jodhpur developing indigenous metal 3D printer for aerospace, defence
- Are Laser Weapons the Future of Warfare?
- New Milestone For China – World’s ‘Largest’ Amphibious Aircraft AG600 Conducts Its First Flight
Interviews / Spotlight
Open Heart & Doors for Afghan People
“India stands by the people of Afghanistan in their difficult times and is ready to provide all possible disaster...
Pakistan: Why Enforced Disappearances go Unpunished!
Islamabad High Court [IHC] Chief Justice Athar Minallah’s directions that the Federal Government should serve...
"Tour of Duty"/ "Agnipath" - Another Thought
There has been no recruitment in Indian Army for over two years. The basic reason cited for not holding Recruitment Rallies during this period was ongoing Pandemic- COVID 19. Now it has been learnt that Government was possibly contemplating of introducing Tour of Duty / Agnipath in services. The Army at present is short of more than one lakh soldiers with deficiency growing at the rate of...
Let Us Welcome the Agniveer
The Government announcement regarding the new recruitment policy for the Armed Forces appeared in the form of a scoop in newspapers on Tuesday, the 7th of June, 2022. The content made it clear that it was an informal ‘release’ by the Government, possibly because it wanted to test the water. A formal announcement was expected on the next day, but it has not been made as yet. The new policy has been encapsulated in two keywords:...
The President Ram Nath Kovind at the Presidential Fleet Review-2022 at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on...
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The Union Minister for Defencei Rajnath Singh visiting the exhibition of Defence Research and Development...
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The Union Minister for Defence Rajnath Singh with the Brigadier R.V. Jatar (Retd.) who had participated in...
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The Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessing the Air Show at the inauguration of the Purvanchal Expressway,...
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The Union Minister for Defence Rajnath Singh paying homage to the fallen heroes at National War Memorial,...
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