Indian Defence Review Online

Securing Maritime Lifelines

By Cdr Gurpreet S Khurana
Issue: Vol 20.4 Oct-Dec 2005

Characterised by globalisation, the present times bear a new flavour for international relations. The economic liberalization undertaken by states has led to a frenzy of commercial interactions amongst them and their increased participation in global arrangements like International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Trade Organisation (WTO).

February 2nd, 2010.

Helicopter Operations

By Air Vice Marshal HS Ahluwalia
Issue: Vol 20.4 Oct-Dec 2005

Aviation historians delight in tracing the concept of the helicopter to Leonardo di Vinci or even earlier to some vague drawings in China that date back to an era before Christ. Be that as it may, for India the helicopter age started in the mid 1950s when a couple of Sikorsky helicopters flew in the [...]

February 2nd, 2010.