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Introduction to FCRA From time to time there is a furor over receipt of donations from abroad. In December 2013 the Supreme Court gave the Central Bureau of Investigation a further period of...

What ails Indian Submarine Fleet?

By: Nabeel A Mancheri |Issue: Net Edition | Date: 21 April 2014

There been a spate of accidents in the recent past in Indian Navy’s fleet, particularly in the submarine arm of the Navy. One of the most unfortunate accidents of the Indian Navy, was the...

India’s Nuclear Doctrine: The storm in India’s nuclear teacup

By: Ali Ahmed |Issue: Net Edition | Date: 21 April 2014

The reference to India’s nuclear doctrine in the BJP’s manifesto has resulted in a virtual storm in the strategic community. While the manifesto only makes the point that the BJP will seek to...

Review of Indian nuclear doctrine?

By: Lt Gen Prakash Katoch |Issue: Net Edition | Date: 17 April 2014

The Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo is anathema to the Chinese because they fail to see it as a war memorial that every country has. It is a different story that in India the war memorial in New Delhi...

Admiral RK Dhowan Appointed the New CNS

By: IDR News Network |Issue: Net Edition | Date: 17 April 2014

The Government has appointed Admiral RK Dhowan as the Chief of the Naval Staff. Admiral RK Dhowan was commissioned in the Navy on 01 Jan 1975. He is a Navigation and Direction specialist who has...

Airbus Defence and Space presents the latest generation of electronic...

By: IDR News Network |Issue: Net Edition | Date: 16 April 2014

Previously unachievable security offered by new developments for troops operating in the world’s hot spots Airbus Defence and Space’s Business Line Electronics has presented a new generation...

Arming ‘After’ Aiming: Agenda for the New Government

By: Brig Amar Cheema |Issue: Net Edition | Date: 15 April 2014

“The inability to think beyond rigid assumptions and perceptions in matters strategic have often led to surprise, failure and disaster” Mr Stephen Cohen needs to be complemented for flagging...

Pakistan: On the Edge

By: Maj Gen Dhruv C Katoch |Issue: Courtesy: CLAWS | Date: 15 April 2014

In the 2013 elections in Pakistan, all the mainstream political parties emphasised their commitment to seek a durable peace with the Tehrik-e-TalibanPakistan (TTP). A peace deal is off course a...

Military: Arrogance of Seniority

By: Maj Gen Mrinal Suman |Issue: Net Edition | Date: 14 April 2014

Search for recognition is one of the pursuits which all human beings indulge in and continuously strive for. For professionals, promotions and advancement in career are important aspects of their...

Stealth Technology in Warship Design

By: Vice Adm Rajeshwer Nath |Issue: Vol. 29.1 Jan-Mar 2014 | Date: 13 April 2014

Providing stealth features in the design of a warship will entail additional costs. It has been reported that Visby stealth Corvette costs 50 per cent more than a conventionally built Corvette of...

The future of Indo-US ties now lies squarely on America's shoulders

By: Kanwal Sibal |Issue: Courtesy: Mail Today | Date: 11 April 2014

After entering a green light mode, India-US relations have slipped into an amber mode. How soon we can get back into smooth circulation will depend largely on the US, as the responsibility for the...

Revisiting India’s nuclear doctrine

By: Prakash Nanda |Issue: Net Edition | Date: 11 April 2014

In its manifesto for 2014 general elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has promised to review India’s nuclear doctrine. But does India really have a proper nuclear doctrine in strict...

India needs a new personality

By: Dr Amarjit Singh |Issue: Net Edition | Date: 11 April 2014

Tectonic changes are required on the diplomatic and military fronts for India to emerge happy and confident, and with an industry that can compete with world players. As far as world competition...

Modernisation of Army Air Defence in India

By: Special Correspondent |Issue: Vol. 29.1 Jan-Mar 2014 | Date: 10 April 2014

The air threat envelope is increasing exponentially both in range and altitude, making it essential that the range and altitude of coverage of GBADWS is increased commensurately. Air defence in...

L-3 Acquires Mustang Technology Group

By: IDR News Network |Issue: Net Edition | Date: 09 April 2014

L-3 Communications has acquired aerospace and defence systems manufacturer Mustang Technology Group, now re-named L-3 Mustang Technology. The Plano, Texas-based L-3 Mustang develops and...

Initial Operational Clearance for LCA Tejas

By: IDR News Network |Issue: Net Edition | Date: 09 April 2014

On December 20, 2013, in a major milestone in the country’s military aviation, after three decades of development, the indigenous supersonic combat aircraft LCA Tejas received the Initial...

Russia’s New Fighter - the T-50

By: IDR News Network |Issue: Net Edition | Date: 09 April 2014

Moscow-based Sukhoi Company is building the single-seat, twin-engine T-50 for the Russian Air Force as part of the PAK FA program. The aircraft is designed to succeed both the MiG-29 and the Su-27...

Lockheed Martin to Replace Obsolete Display Processors On Its C-130J Turboprops

By: IDR News Network |Issue: Net Edition | Date: 09 April 2014

Avionics experts are working together with Lockheed Martin Corporation to upgrade embedded computers in Primary Flight Displays aboard the C-130 Super Hercules aircraft in an effort to improve...

NATO Global Hawk Production Begins

By: IDR News Network |Issue: Net Edition | Date: 09 April 2014

As per Northrop Grumman, production of an enhanced version of the Global Hawk Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), the NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) Block 40 Global Hawk, intended for use by...

UPA-II Failed Armed Forces

By: Air Marshal B D Jayal |Issue: Courtesy: The Telegraph | Date: 07 April 2014

Writing in these columns when the United Progressive Alliance II commenced its innings (“Through Thick and Thin”, June 3, 2009), one was optimistic that the new dispensation would not sit...