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Pakistan – On a treadmill, going nowhere
By: Vikram Sood | Date: 18 Apr , 2014
There are not many in Pakistan or outside who can confidently describe the situation there. Far too many contradictions have surfaced. Maybe no-one is really in charge. There are peace talks, but...
Review of Indian nuclear doctrine?
By: Lt Gen Prakash Katoch | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 17 Apr , 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 Apr , 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 Apr , 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 Apr , 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 Apr , 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 Apr , 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 Apr , 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...
Calling a spade a spade in dealing with China
By: Claude Arpi | Date: 11 Apr , 2014
A friend recently asked me: “In your opinion, how should the new government deal with China?” I answered that first of all, I do not know who will be the next Prime Minister and then, perhaps more...
The future of Indo-US ties now lies squarely on America’s shoulders
By: Kanwal Sibal | Issue: Courtesy: Mail Today | Date: 11 Apr , 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 Apr , 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 Apr , 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 Apr , 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 Apr , 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 Apr , 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 Apr , 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 Apr , 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 Apr , 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 Apr , 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...
Beyond the Afghan Polls
By: Lt Gen Prakash Katoch | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 07 Apr , 2014
With Afghanistan having gone to polls on 5th April, the die is cast. The Taliban having warned the public not to vote indulged in violence as expected. These included suicide bombings on the...