Transport Fleet of the Indian Air Force

Issue: Vol. 27.2 Apr-Jun 2012 | Date: 15 April 2012

With profound changes in the geo-political environment following the demise of the Cold War and the emergence of a new world order, fresh equations with the western world have emerged, most notably by way of a...

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Indo Afghan Strategic Partnership

Issue: Vol. 27.1 Jan-Mar 2012 | Date: 11 March 2012

The strategic partnership agreement between India and Afghanistan can be regarded as a game changer in the region and truly a landmark event. However, there are uncertainties and impediments that the signatories ought not to overlook or ignore....

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India and the Afghan Imbroglio

Issue: Vol. 26.4 Oct-Dec 2011 | Date: 23 November 2011

In all likelihood, in collusion with Pakistan, China is all set to arrive in Afghanistan in a big way drawn essentially by the huge mineral resources there that remain unexploited and access to the future energy...

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Military Aviation and National Growth

Issue: Vol 20.2 Apr-Jun 2005 | Date: 26 September 2011

Adam Smith, the renowned proponent of economic thought has said, “The first duty of a sovereign, that of protecting the society from violence and invasion of other independent societies, can be performed only by means of military...

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IAF: Meeting the Challenges II

Issue: Book Excerpt: Indian Armed Forces | Date: 10 September 2011

Strategic & Tactical Strike Capability

To develop a credible deterrent as also meet with its commitments of power projection in the region, the IAF would have to have a fleet of potent, long range, nuclear capable, multi role strike...

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IAF: Meeting the Challenges I

Issue: Book Excerpt: Indian Armed Forces | Date: 02 November 2011

Planning for Modernization of the IAF

Festivity during the 75th anniversary of the Indian Air Force in October 2005 was overshadowed by the concern over its depleting combat power. Obsolescence appears to be overtaking the IAF as several...

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Indian Air Force Airlift Capability

Issue: Vol. 26.3 July - Sept 2011 | Date: 01 February 2012

Since the nation gained independence on August 15, 1947, combat elements of the Indian Air Force (IAF) have been involved in three conflicts, two major and one minor - and all of them have been against Pakistan. Each time the high profile...

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Indian Air Force Quo Vadis?

Issue: Vol 26.2 Apr-Jun 2011 | Date: 01 January 2012

Even as the IAF prepares for the great leap into the next generation it must be realised that to erect an edifice there is the imperative of foundation. Visions of a powerful modern Air Force are undoubtedly inspiring but can the IAF really...

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US Aerospace Industry and India

Issue: Vol 26.1 Jan-Mar 2011 | Date: 29 March 2012

Apart from the stated objective of propelling the strategic partnership between India and the US to a new level, perhaps the more important agenda for Barack Obama, President of the United States, during his visit to this country in early...

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Defence Procurement: A procedure sans policy

Issue: Vol 25.4 Oct-Dec 2010 | Date: 06 December 2010

“There is an imperative need to rationalise the Defence Procurement Procedure so that it serves the purpose of a facilitator, and not an impediment to the acquisition of defence equipment.”

Open Tender Acquisition: “Indian...

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