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Military Updates

May 27, 2025
AMCA takes off; MoD calls for industrial collaboration, equal partnership for private & public on a competitive basis
By Manish Kumar Jha
India's 5th generation combat jet, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft AMCA, is finally set forth as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the Programme Execution Model equal partnership for private & public on a competitive basis. Expression of Interest (EoI) for the AMCA Development Phase will be announced soon.
May 21, 2025
India–US Joint Working Group on Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation to progress on launch systems, EMALS
By Manish Kumar Jha
India and the US agree on plans to work on Aircraft Carrier technology cooperation, especially the launch systems of the aircraft, under the DTTI framework. However, it awaits any significant and tangible exchange under DTTI.
May 13, 2025
Prime Minister Modi Visits Punjab’s Adampur Air Base, Interacts with Airmen after Successful ‘Operation Sindoor’; Stern Message to Pakistan
By Manish Kumar Jha
“Those who dare to test our resolve will face the full might of our armed forces” — Prime Minister Narendra Modi
May 12, 2025
The layered Air Defence systems that worked superbly, the key element of Operation Sindoor
By Manish Kumar Jha
The efficacy of India's Integrated Air Command and Control Systems shows the standard that multiple drones and missiles could not penetrate the layered systems
May 12, 2025
Operation Sindoor | Day 2 DGMOs Briefing
By Neetu Dhulia
Armed Forces Showcase Deterrence, Air Defence Capabilities and Maritime Supremacy
May 9, 2025
Operation Sindoor: Resolute yet Restrained
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
The operation was designed to be clearly viewed as a pure anti-terror operation as a right to respond to a terror attack as per UN conventions
May 7, 2025
India’s Operation Sindoor Sends a Clear Message to Terror and the World – ‘ZERO TOLERANCE’
By Neetu Dhulia
Women in command - Col. Sofiya Qureshi and Wg Cdr Vyomika Singh take centre stage to brief the media after precision strikes
May 6, 2025
Japan and India set forth a defence cooperation consultancy framework, talks on tank and jet engines
By Manish Kumar Jha
Japan and India have agreed to set up a new defence cooperation consultation framework, which is now called Japan-India Defence Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific (JIDIP/IJDIP). India looks at Japan's cooperation regarding tanks and other engines, which include GCAP, the fighter jet. Tokyo and New Delhi also look to counter China's growing military presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
May 2, 2025
Uzbekistan's progressive transformation is a bright spot in Central Asia; boosts cultural ties with India
By Manish Kumar Jha writes from Tashkent
Both Uzbekistan and India are countries with rich traditions of art, music, and literature, which form the foundation for cultural diplomacy
April 25, 2025
Uri, Pulwama and now Pahalgam
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
The Pahalgam attack on civilians, the deadliest of its kind since the September 2008 Mumbai attacks, specifically targeted male Hindus
April 24, 2025
Terrorist Attack in Pahalgam in Kashmir: Unfolding a long surgical war against PAK
By Manish Kumar Jha
India would pursue those responsible “to the end of the earth”. “Blood and water cannot flow together,” Prime Minister Modi responds to the heinous terror attack on the innocent civilians and tourists in Pahalgam in J&K. While military is already on high alert, the talk of a long surgical war, aimed to dismantle the terrorist outfits, is growing louder while the massive international condemnation continues pouring in.
April 24, 2025
US-India Military Cooperation under Vice President J.D. Vance: F-35, Joint Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance & Nuclear Reactors for India
By Manish Kumar Jha
Recent visit of US Vice President J.D. Vance to India underscored the deepening defence ties between the two nations
April 23, 2025
India's Arctic Outreach
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
A melting Arctic and the race for Greenland will be focus of the Strategic Summit during Prime Minister Modi's Norway Visit
April 17, 2025
The Phantom of a European Army
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
Under the influence of the American 'Deep State', EU and NATO leaders now invoke the spectre of a non-existent European Army in a desperate bid to stay relevant and gain a seat at a negotiating table
April 15, 2025
India-Japan 2025: Trade, Tech and Security
By Manish Kumar Jha
India and Japan share a long-standing relationship rooted in historical ties, shared democratic values, and mutual interest in a stable Indo-Pacific region. Over the past two decades, the bilateral relationship has undergone significant evolution, encompassing trade, investment, strategic cooperation, and infrastructure development...
April 4, 2025
Startup Mahakumbh Spotlight
By Manish Kumar Jha
Defence, Space & Manufacturing Pavilion Inspires Bold Vision for Atmanirbhar Bharat
April 2, 2025
India's Special Forces, Tech Soldiers, Take a Leap in Covert Warfare Capabilities
By Manish Kumar Jha
India is significantly upgrading its special forces to better handle the demands of covert warfare, counter-terrorism operations, and high-stakes missions deep behind enemy lines.
April 1, 2025
OEM INTERVIEW
Smooth Takeoff!
Courtesy: GE Aerospace Reports
GE Aerospace's first year flying solo has reinforced its Special Sense of Purpose, explains Larry Culp, Chairman and CEO
March 31, 2025
India's $3 billion defence MRO market on a roll!
By Swaati Ketkar
As the armed forces have thrown open the doors of potential JV for defence MRO, the sector is flooded with announcements for establishing new Defence MRO facility in the country that is expected to be worth $3 billion by 2031 to service India's fleet of 2,000+ aircraft
March 27, 2025
Indigenous Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBMs) require a precise and high-performance terminal guidance system with advanced sensors and in-flight calibrations in order to successfully hit a moving vessel at sea
March 27, 2025
Cutting Edge Weaponry - Ukraine War
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Russia-Ukraine war has become a crucial testing ground for developing, testing and deploying the latest weapons and new military technologies
March 27, 2025
Britain's Nepalese Troops
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Britain has decided to expand the role of Nepalese troops in the British Army and decided to form a new British Army regiment specialising in artillery, marking a historic shift in their traditional infantry role
March 27, 2025
New Self-Propelled AD Gun Missile System
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
DRDO could potentially deliver a prototype within 18 months, possibly by mid-2026 because the project leverages existing proven technologies
March 27, 2025
Indigenous AIP System
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has marked the commencement of production for the first Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system for the Indian Navy's Scorpene-class submarines
March 27, 2025
More Eyes in The Sky
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved the procurement of six additional Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C), which would be an upgraded version of the current two in-service India-developed systems called the 'Netra'
March 26, 2025
Dassault Systèmes’ Advanced Digital Solutions to enable Next-Gen Aircraft and Satellites and Space Systems, says Azmathullah, Senior Director
By Manish Kumar Jha
Manish Kumar Jha, Consulting & Contributing Editor, speaks with Azmathullah Mohammed, India Customer Solution Experience, Senior Sales Director, Dassault Systèmes.
March 26, 2025
Delivering for India Today and Into the Future
By Shawn Warren, General Manager, Combat & Trainer Engines, GE Aerospace
We were excited to deliver the first of 99 F404-IN20 engines to our valued customer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Mk 1A fight jet on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
March 24, 2025
Op Pawan: 35 Years Since
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
For reasons best known to the power that be, there is no annual homage at the National War Memorial to honour the supreme sacrifice made by 1,171 soldiers and officers 'killed in action' during the 32-months-long operation
March 21, 2025
DAC approves ₹54,000 Crore Capital Acquisition Proposals, pushes advanced AEW&C capabilities
By Manish Kumar Jha
The council also introduced reforms aimed at streamlining the defence procurement process, ensuring faster decision-making, and reducing bureaucratic hurdles
March 18, 2025
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
BrahMos has been a game changer for Philippines Armed Forces; continue Joint sailing with India and others in the South China Sea: General R. Brawner, Chief of the Philippines Armed Forces
By Manish Kumar
In an exclusive interaction, General Romeo Brawner, Chief of the Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines speaks with Manish Kumar Jha, Consulting and Contributing Editor on military cooperation, the integration of BrahMos missile in Philippines Armed Forces and working closely with India in securing maritime threats.
March 17, 2025
Aero India 2025: A Global Convergence of Strategic Dialogues, Industry Leadership, and Bilateral Collaborations
By Ayushee Chaudhary
The event featured crucial seminars, CEO roundtables, bilateral meetings, and government-industry interactions that can shape the future of defence cooperation and technological advancements.
March 17, 2025
Aero India 2025: Advancing India's Defence and Aerospace Industry
By Ayushee Chaudhary
Aero India 2025 showcased India's rising prowess in defence and aerospace, reinforcing its commitment to self-reliance and global partnerships in a rapidly evolving strategic landscape.
March 14, 2025
Addressing IAF's Combat Capability Gap
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
It is well known that the fighter squadron strength of the Indian Air Force is down to around 30 compared to the authorised strength of 42 squadrons because of intransigence and political indecision
March 14, 2025
Sheshnaag-150 & Abhimanyu N-CCAV
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Significant breakthroughs in indigenous defence technology have been achieved with the Sheshnaag-150 Long Range Drone System and the Naval Collaborative Combat Air Vehicle (N-CCAV)
March 14, 2025
China's Teesta Project
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh is 'manufacturing' consent of locals along the Teesta River to arouse anti-India slogans, facilitating the project to be awarded to China
March 14, 2025
Rafale M Jet Fighters Deal
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Rafale M will replace the ageing MiG-29K and MiG-29KUB aircraft currently operated by the Navy's INAS 300 'White Tigers' and INAS 303 'Black Panthers' squadrons
March 14, 2025
Boosting Air Defence Network
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Indian Armed Forces are overhauling their vintage air defence mechanism aiming to enhance the effectiveness of existing systems, advanced missiles, jammers and radars and induct new anti-aircraft systems
March 14, 2025
Indigenous Hypersonic Missile
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The HGV can perform terminal manoeuvres and follow highly complex and adaptive flight paths. With a demonstrated range of at least 1,500 km, the missile will have several warhead configurations for use in various roles.
March 13, 2025
Why Tax Defence MSMEs for R&D grants?
By Manish Kumar Jha
The issuance of Goods and Services Tax (GST) notices to the defence MSMEs have highlighted a growing concern among these MSMES, related to their R&D activities. The imposition of GST on R&D efforts has sparked a wave of confusion with many dubbings it as a "tax on R&D grant".
March 12, 2025
Embraer Positions C-390 Millennium as Ideal Fit for India's Defence Needs
By Ayushee Chaudhary
The Brazilian manufacturer revealed plans to open a subsidiary in New Delhi in the second quarter of 2025.
March 11, 2025
Europe looks to India for defence cooperation
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs Analyst
The visit by a delegation from the European Commission comprising all 27 commissioners, and by the Belgian Princess along with their defence minister, underscores the high priority placed by European countries on strengthening strategic ties with India
March 11, 2025
Rogue supplier behind Navy's warship blast; severe punishment to counter such malpractices
By Manish Kumar Jha
The fatal explosion aboard the Indian Navy's INS Ranvir in January 2022 was caused by an incorrect refrigerant. The serious violations by such rogue suppliers in critical military hardware, calls for such strict measures, including the banning and penalty to avoid future malpractices.
February 27, 2025
UN Warns India of Terror Threat
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The UN report highlighted the adaptability of IS and Al-Qaida, noting that these terror groups remain resilient despite counter-terrorism efforts
February 27, 2025
Indo-US Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance (ASIA)
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
This Indo-US defence partnership marks a notable shift in US-India relations, reflecting a commitment to deeper strategic ties and collaborative defence manufacturing
February 27, 2025
MArG 45 Mounted Gun System
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
MArG 45 is the only 45mm mounted gun system in the world and exemplifies ingenuity in challenging conventions, integrating firepower, range, and mobility into a single, ground-breaking platform
February 27, 2025
India's First Private PSLV
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The first Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle is undoubtedly a giant leap for India's private space sector as it has been entirely manufactured by private industry, reflecting the nation's increasing confidence in its homegrown space capabilities
February 24, 2025
Breaking Boundaries with Autonomous Systems
By Manish Kumar Jha
A leading transformation in drone technology has broken into Algorithmic warfare-based UAVs, making the latest and most disruptive technology in defence. AI-powered and based on ML, Anduril's innovation is already seen as the new frontier in unmanned systems. Why does such advancement matter to India?
February 17, 2025
Safran Strengthens Aerospace Partnerships
By Manish Kumar Jha
Safran consolidates its presence in India, extends an R&D Centre in Bengaluru; LEAP engine tie-up with TEAL India
February 15, 2025
Trump's Offer of F-35 Fighter Jets to India: A Strategic Military Move & Cooperation in Indo-Pacific
By Manish Kumar Jha
In a significant development in US-India defence relations, President Donald Trump proposed the sale of advanced stealth 5-gen F-35 fighter jets to India.
February 15, 2025
Somber Mood in Kiev
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
The contours of Russia-Ukraine war's expected closure have sent shockwaves through European capitals and Kiev is in mourning. President Zelensky's worst fears have come true. Playing puppet came with a price, at times at great cost to a country and its people.
February 14, 2025
Next Generation Submarine – Project 76
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The government has approved a $9 billion deal involving MDL and Germany's TKMS for the design and construction of the next generation submarine under Project 76
February 14, 2025
Drones, Anti-Drone & Missiles
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The number of drone startups in India has more than doubled in the past three years to 398, surpassing China's 298
February 14, 2025
The Hypersonic Challenge
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India needs to be very serious about such threats along the borders, especially when 24x7 satellite cover along all land borders is still 8-10 years away
February 14, 2025
Cross Border Tunnels
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India needs to be very serious about such threats along the borders, especially when 24x7 satellite cover along all land borders is still 8-10 years away
February 14, 2025
SANJAY Battlefield Surveillance System
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
SANJAY is an automated system that integrates the inputs from all ground and aerial battlefield sensors and fusing them to produce a Common Surveillance Picture of the battlefield
February 12, 2025
Defence Secretary puts thrust on Aero-engine and Advanced Electric propulsion with UK
By Manish Kumar Jha
In a crucial development, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh puts his policy thrust towards achieving this. In a bilateral meeting with Minister for the House of Lords, UK Lord Vernon Coaker on the sidelines of Aero India in Bengaluru, he laid out the key cooperation areas in Electric Propulsion.
February 10, 2025
Aero India 2025: The Mahakumbh of Defence
By Dr B.K. Das, Vipin Kumar Kaushik, Amit Sharma / DRDO
Aero India represents India's ascent as a modern defence power—a nation that embraces cutting-edge technology, innovation, and international collaboration to safeguard its future
February 8, 2025
Defence Budget, Capability and Perspective Planning for the Indian Armed Forces
By Manish Kumar Jha
A sizeable budget which stands at $78 billion, with 26.43 per cent of total allocation spent on capital outlay on Defence Services. The new dimension is the approach towards joint perspective planning of services for the military budget and a clear thrust on R&D allocation matters. How are we going about it?
February 4, 2025
Defence Budget 2025-2026
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said that overall allocation for defence is 9.53 per cent more than the budget estimates of FY 2024-25, aimed at addressing critical capability gaps through big-ticket acquisitions in the current and subsequent financial years
January 27, 2025
Combat Fleet of IAF
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India has failed to get its act together over the last decade to boost IAF's combat strength at the cost of national security
January 27, 2025
Electronic Warfare Weaponry
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
America's deployment of Remote Modular Terminals (RMTs) in the Indo-Pacific is sure to trigger an electronic war between the US and China, the Indo-Pacific being as important to China as the US, if not more
January 27, 2025
Navy Adds 3 Warships
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Commissioning of these three naval platforms is being called a timely response to Pakistan Navy's accelerated, China-backed modernisation. But at the same time, India does have some catching up to do.
January 27, 2025
Bhargavastra, Pinaka III & Golden Eagle
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India is making significant strides in indigenous defence development with the successful testing of advanced weapon systems, aimed at strengthening the operational readiness of the Indian Armed Forces
January 27, 2025
New War Doctrine and Vision 2047
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Officially to be released by mid-2025, 'Vision 2047' is a long-term plan that aims to define the role of the Armed Forces in 2047 and guide preparations for future conflicts
January 27, 2025
The Akashteer-IACCS Combo
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Indian Army and the IAF are actively working towards enhancing their joint operational capabilities in air defence with the integration of the Army's 'Akashteer' air defence system with the Integrated Air Command & Control System (IACCS), an automated Air Defence Command and Control Centre for controlling and monitoring of air operations by the IAF
January 15, 2025
Indian Navy Inaugurates Three Warships — A Strategic Leap Forward
By Manish Kumar Jha
India to emerge as a major maritime power, says Prime Minister Modi as Indian Navy commissioned 3 Warships - Surat, Nilgiri, and Vaghsheer. This marks a major step towards enhancing India's maritime defence capabilities and reinforcing a leading maritime power in the region.
January 14, 2025
Army Day 2025: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi puts thrust on artillery modernisation, impending FRCV takes off
By Manish Kumar Jha
The Army Chief made a concerted announcement for the range of military equipment, especially focusing on its artillery modernisation plan and capability like the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) and K9 Vajra self-propelled artillery systems. Crucially, the Army also finally moves ahead with its impending FRCV programme.
January 14, 2025
India-Indonesia Relations
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The India-Indonesia friendship, elevated to the level of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2018, has widened bilateral relations to include defence industry collaboration, science, and technology
January 14, 2025
China's Gargantuan Mega Dam
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The project would allow China to control the timing and quantity of water flows to South Asia, with enormous consequences to the region's agriculture and freshwater supplies
January 14, 2025
Make in India Small Arms
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Major developments in the private defence manufacturing sector have demonstrated their capability to domestically manufacture small arms for the Indian Armed Forces
January 14, 2025
ISRO's SpaDeX Mission
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The SpaDeX mission is designed to demonstrate essential technologies for future space missions, including satellite servicing and space station operations
January 14, 2025
China's Two New Counties
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Announcement of two new counties by China, falling in Aksai Chin region of Ladakh, came as a shock to the Indian Government
January 14, 2025
Z-Morh Tunnel in Kashmir Valley
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
On January 13, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the strategic two-lane bi-directional 6.5 km-long Z-Morh tunnel between Gagangir and Sonamarg in Ganderbal district of central Kashmir
January 11, 2025
Directed Energy Systems to Counter Drone Threats
By Manish Kumar Jha
The advancement in designing and developing laser-based systems is breaking new ground in the area of laser weapon systems. Based on microwave and electromagnetic pulse (EMP) technologies to disable drones, these systems can target the electronics of UAVs, effectively jamming or frying their circuits, rendering them inoperable.
December 26, 2024
Six Point India-China Border Deal
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The 23rd meeting of the Special Representatives (SRs) of India and China, was the first in five years and focused on strengthening peace and finding a mutually acceptable resolution to the boundary question.
December 26, 2024
Visit of Sri Lankan President
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
President Dissanayake's first state visit to India after Sri Lanka's recent elections focused on reconciliation, development, and defence cooperation
December 26, 2024
China Swallowing Bhutan
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Over the years, China has occupied large swathes of territory in western Bhutan through salami-slicing, including areas like Doklam, Yakchu, and Langmarpo, even as boundary talks with Bhutan have continued for several years
December 26, 2024
AI-Controlled Robotic Attacks & Air Defence
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Ukraine reportedly carried out the first attack exclusively using robotic systems near Lyptsi in the Kharkiv region, including drones equipped with machine guns, marking a possible milestone in robotic combined air and ground attacks
December 26, 2024
Talibanisation of Bangladesh
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Jamaat-e-Islami is spearheading the radicalisation of youth in schools and colleges in Bangladesh, training some as potential suicide bombers, with Pakistan's ISI reportedly providing support for cross-border terrorist activities
December 26, 2024
Starlink and Drones in Manipur
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
SpaceX founder Elon Musk has denied claims that Starlink devices are active in Manipur after the Army seized internet equipment resembling Starlink during a raid, stating that satellite beams have been turned off over India
December 20, 2024
The Pushback
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
The pushback against the global elite's agenda is now unfolding silently and powerfully through the democratic process of voting
December 18, 2024
Opportunity for Indian defence to collaborate in hi-tech manufacturing with Estonia: Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur
By Manish Kumar Jha from Tallinn, Estonia
During the visit to Estonia, Manish Kumar Jha met Hanno Pevkur, Minister of Defence, Estonia in Tallinn. The defence minister talks about the ongoing breakthroughs in military tech especially, developing proven unmanned systems, sensors, communication and surveillance technologies, electronics, and equipment in Estonia.
December 18, 2024
Building NATO's Next-Gen Cyber Security
By Manish Kumar Jha from Tallinn, Estonia
A comprehensive Cyber Defence Policy, which outlines the principles for integrating cyber defence into NATO's overall security framework. In a special interaction at the NATO Centre in Tallinn, Manish Kumar Jha meets NATO Director, Mart Noorma on this policy which emphasises the need for collective defence...
December 12, 2024
Tushil Boosts Indian Naval Power Further
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Indian Navy is steadily augmenting its underwater, surface and aviation capabilities for a comprehensive naval deterrence
December 12, 2024
Indigenous FRCV & NGMBT
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Prototypes are expected by 2027–28, with induction planned for 2030, marking a significant leap in India's armoured warfare capabilities
December 12, 2024
The Invisible Factor
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Chimera, a Chinese metamaterial, promises invisibility across microwave, visible light, and infrared frequencies, inspired by chameleons, glass frogs, and bearded dragons
December 12, 2024
The Aero Engine Conundrum
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The visit of HAL CMD to Russia's aircraft engine facilities and France's proposal for co-development of advanced engines, which is essential for India's aviation capabilities, has put the burden of an early decision on the policy makers
December 12, 2024
AI Drones and AI Guns
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Artificial Intelligence is driving advancements in technology-enabled drone solutions while also developing innovative counter-drone systems for the Armed Force
December 9, 2024
Italian shipbuilding companies are keen on collaborating with India for both commercial and military projects: Italian Minister Adolfo Urso
On board, Amerigo Vespucci, a historic sailing ship and training ship of the Italian Navy, which was docked in Mumbai, Consulting & Contributing Editor, Manish Kumar Jha speaks with Adolfo Urso, Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy...
December 5, 2024
Italy's legendary warship in India, reaffirms Strategic Security partnership with India, says Italian Ambassador Bartoli
A historic moment for Indo-Italian relations, on board the legendary, nearly a century-old Amerigo Vespucci --called the most beautiful ship in the world, and Villaggio Italia docked in Mumbai, Manish Kumar Jha speaks with Antonio Bartoli, Ambassador of Italy on the strategic relations and the great significance the Italian warship in India attaches to.
December 4, 2024
Nuclear attack submarine for the Navy, AIP-powered submarines soon under P-75(I): Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi
By Manish Kumar Jha
Briefing the media ahead of the Navy Day in the national capital, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi outlined India's naval ambitions with two mega nuclear submarines and the forthcoming submarine Project-75(I) under the strategic partnership model.
December 3, 2024
Navy Chief's Blueprint for Future Readiness
By Neetu Dhulia
India's Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi held the annual press conference on the eve of Navy Day 2024. Responding to the insightful question by Jayant Baranwal, Editor-in-Chief of SP Guide Publications...
November 27, 2024
Showtime – Dnipro and Zhuhai
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Both Russia and China have demonstrated superior hypersonic weapon capabilities, leaving the US and NATO striving to catch up in a rapidly advancing arms race
November 27, 2024
India-China Defence Ministers Meet
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chinese Defence Minister Admiral Dong Jun met for the first time after the India-China deal to resume patrolling in eastern Ladakh
November 27, 2024
Hypersonic & Drone Wars
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India's hypersonic and drone capabilities are advancing but still require substantial development for credible deterrence against regional adversaries
November 27, 2024
Integrated War and the Info Deluge
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The scale of data coming from thousands of sources is overwhelming, necessitating innovative systems like Human-Machine Teams and AI Walls to process intelligence effectively
November 27, 2024
The ATAGS Boom
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The ATAGS project represents a landmark in India's indigenisation efforts under the 'Make in India' initiative, modernising the Indian Army's artillery capabilities
November 22, 2024
1000 Days and Counting
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
The war in Ukraine has entered a potentially dangerous phase, with the US approving the use of ATACMS missiles for attacks farther into Russia, escalating tensions
November 15, 2024
Why a Trump Win Matters
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election, achieved despite formidable opposition and alleged deep-state interference, could prompt sweeping reforms in governance. His approach is expected to diverge sharply from past administrations, focusing on global challenges such as the Ukraine war, Middle East instability, radicalism, and tensions with China and Russia.
November 14, 2024
China's Damning Cyber Prowess
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Chinese hacking group 'Salt Typhoon,' linked to China's Ministry of State Security, has conducted extensive cyber-espionage operations targeting US telecommunication infrastructure, political figures, and national security officials
November 14, 2024
Whither DRDO Restructuring?
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Despite forming 13 specialised committees for implementing the reforms, internal resistance from senior DRDO officials has significantly hindered progress, with reports indicating that the restructuring process is largely on hold
November 14, 2024
Indigenous Asmi SMG & EVTOL Aircraft
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
These indigenous programmes mark a milestone in India's self-reliance in defence manufacturing
November 14, 2024
Autonomous Platforms in Sea Warfare
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Indian Navy has successfully tested indigenous autonomous weaponised boat swarms (AWBS) with plans to deploy these for maritime and inland water security
November 14, 2024
Make in India C295 Aircraft
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The C295 will replace the aging Avro-748 fleet, modernising the Indian Air Force's transport capabilities and enhancing maritime surveillance and reconnaissance roles for the Indian Navy and Coast Guard
November 12, 2024
BARC to build Submarine Nuclear Reactor in India
By Manish Kumar Jha
The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is set to build a new 190-MW submarine nuclear reactor, marking a pivotal advancement in the country's nuclear and maritime capabilities. The reactor will power P77 nuclear attack submarine-- SSN and S-5 ballistic missiles nuclear submarines --SSBN. This critical tech for national security comes at a time when China has succeeded in building a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship.
November 9, 2024
Uzbekistan marches towards a path to progressive democracy; tags India the closest friend
By Manish Kumar Jha
Uzbekistan firms up its relations with India as Uzbekistan's First Deputy Foreign Minister Bakhromjon Aloyev calls India the closest friend, during an interaction with Manish Kumar Jha in Tashkent.
November 7, 2024
Trump's Victory: What will it unfold for India
By Manish Kumar Jha
For India, one of the most significant aspects of Trump's return will be his approach to China. There is a possibility that Trump will continue to view India through a transactional lens, prioritising trade deficits and economic returns. The role which the US plays as the global tech powerhouse is the model for future growth which cuts across economy to security. In all potential, there are mostly positive signs, rather another defining era for Indo-US relations could unfold if indicators are right. The convergence of mutual interest for both democracies is too obvious.
October 30, 2024
After MoD's No Penalty for GE for Tejas delays, India's quest for indigenous jet engine remains at the threshold
By Manish Kumar Jha
While the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has denied the reports to impose penalties on GE over the delays of the F404 jet engine, India's quest for the indigenous jet engine remains at the threshold in search of its IPs and tech
October 29, 2024
A 'Special status' and security: A resurgent era of Indo-German ties
By Manish Kumar Jha
According the "Special Status" in the conservative policy framework, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, in his visit to India, opens a historic chapter in the Indo-German ties. The newly defined status surpasses the barriers beyond trade and commerce to defence and security with the potential to collaborate across the strategic and military domains from submarines to next-generation aircraft.
October 26, 2024
BRICS Signals New World Order
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The 16th BRICS Summit, held in Kazan, Russia, highlighted the bloc's growth and resistance to Western financial hegemony, and with 13 new nations added as Partner Countries, showing the increasing global influence of BRICS
October 26, 2024
Space-Based Surveillance (SBS) & BMD
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The SBS-III project, costing ₹26,968 crore, is expected to be completed in a decade and will provide dedicated surveillance capabilities for India's armed forces across land, sea, and air.
October 26, 2024
75 BRO Projects Inaugurated
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted that these projects would enhance national defence preparedness and socio-economic progress in border areas, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Viksit Bharat by 2047.'
October 26, 2024
India's Nuclear–Powered Submarines
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The SSNs will be 10,000-tonne vessels, powered by advanced pressurized water nuclear reactors, equipped with torpedoes and cruise missiles, and will feature endurance and stealth capabilities, making them difficult to detect and ideal for power projection
October 26, 2024
Civil Helicopters for Army Logistics
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Indian Army plans to hire single-engine civil helicopters to operate in specific sectors such as Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, primarily for winter stocking, logistics, troop transport, and casualty evacuation
October 26, 2024
Indo-US Semiconductor Fab
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The fab will reportedly be the world’s first “multichip military fab,” manufacturing chips for applications in night vision, missile seekers, space sensors, drones, military communication, radar, and renewable energy
October 25, 2024
BRICS for Global Equity
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
The BRICS Kazan summit has laid the groundwork for a more equitable world order, with plans for a unified clearing system, a BRICS Commodity Exchange, and a gold-backed BRICS currency
October 22, 2024
Dare to Dream, Disrupt and Innovate in Defence Sector – Rajnath Singh at DRDO's Defence Technology Acceleration
By Manish Kumar Jha
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh put his thrust on R&D in the military at the Industry Workshop on Defence Technology Acceleration organised at DRDO. He called for breaking boundaries and the need to achieve advancements in both incremental and disruptive tech through the latest innovations, leading to discussion on critical and emerging tech.
October 15, 2024
India and US sign GA's MQ-9B Predator Drones; Agreement on establishing MRO facility in India
By Manish Kumar Jha
General Atomics Predator Drones represents a pivotal asset for India's defence capabilities, particularly in enhancing ISR and strike capabilities
October 14, 2024
First Tri-Service Future Warfare Course
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The United Service Institution of India (USI) conducted the first-ever Tri-Service Future Warfare Course, focusing on niche technologies for Armed Forces officers, conceptualised by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan
October 14, 2024
China's Cyber Spy-Sabotage Network
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India's dependence on Chinese electronic components and machinery poses a significant risk, as China could potentially carry out extensive sabotage at critical moments
October 14, 2024
Morocco Boosts Indian Defence Exports
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Tata is set to establish India's first overseas WhAP production plant in Morocco, with an annual capacity of 100 units, positioning India as a reliable defence supplier to other Middle East and African countries
October 14, 2024
India-Maldives Relations Reset
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
President Mohamed Muizzu's visit to India signalled a reset in India-Maldives relations, following his earlier “India Out” stance during the Presidential race
October 14, 2024
PLA's AI-Enabled Influence Operations
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The PLA justifies its social media manipulation efforts based on the perception that the US aims to undermine the CCP regime, leading to the development of AI-driven strategies, including social bots
October 14, 2024
Future Ready Combat Vehicle
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The FRCV programme is critical for modernising the Indian Army’s armoured fleet, with a design that must incorporate technologies adaptable for the next 35-40 years.
October 14, 2024
Litani's Litany of Woes
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
Lebanon, marked by decades of conflict, foreign occupation, internal strife, and the current influence of Hezbollah, has rendered the state dysfunctional. Despite brief periods of peace, Lebanon's challenges persist, driven by regional power struggles, radical militias, and external interventions.
October 11, 2024
India's Drone Ambition: Policy thrust and potentials for Military-Civil Technology Fusion
By Manish Kumar Jha
It is the era of drones. The cutting-edge breakthroughs in drone technologies are the most important tech development, cutting across Military-Civil Technology Fusion (MCTF). The leading militaries are rushing to redefine the capability architecture and reshape the military doctrines. What is needed across the policies and thrust on indigenous component-wise development?
October 5, 2024
IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh: A bolder approach towards building capability indigenously; can strike anywhere as we have done in Balakot
By Manish Kumar Jha
The annual press day by Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh was a testament to the Indian Air Force's strategic vision for modernisation and self-reliance
October 5, 2024
Indian Air Force Aims for Full Indigenous Inventory by 2047
— Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh
By Neetu Dhulia
In his first media briefing as Air Chief Marshal, A.P. Singh sets a vision for an entirely indigenous Indian Air Force by 2047, aiming to secure India's defence with domestically produced platforms and technology
October 3, 2024
Bharat Forge inks Global Tech collaboration for Next-Generation Artillery platforms
By Manish Kumar Jha
In a significant technology collaboration for achieving the next-generation Artillery Gun Platforms for the Indian military, India's Bharat Forge has tied up with a global lead, in its quest for advanced and best-in-class gun systems. How will it unfold in achieving greater indigenisation while assimilating Next-Generation military technology and solutions for the ever-evolving battlefield?
September 28, 2024
Sixth QUAD Leaders' Summit
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The QUAD Leaders adopted the Wilmington Declaration, which outlined tangible projects benefiting partner countries across the Indo-Pacific
September 28, 2024
Weaponised Electronic Devices
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Mossad operation demonstrated that all smart gadgets, or 'Internet of Things' devices, can be weaponised, opening a new phase of low-cost 5th Generation Warfare
September 28, 2024
3D Printing in War
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Additive manufacturing, already adopted by the US military, offers flexibility, cost savings, and reduced logistical challenges by enabling the production of spare parts and tools on-demand
September 28, 2024
New Truck-Mounted Howitzer
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has developed a new Truck-Mounted Howitzer (TMH) based on the ATAGS and compatibility with NATO ammunition, offering tactical and strategic mobility
September 28, 2024
Major Space Projects Green-Lighted
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
These major space initiatives mark significant strides in India's space exploration, pushing the boundaries of planetary science and human spaceflight capabilities
September 28, 2024
Indian Army's T-72 Tank Fleet
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India plans to modernise and export its older T-72 tanks, which have been in service for decades, to nations in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, where there is continued demand for these reliable combat vehicles
September 23, 2024
Sri Lanka Turns a Page
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of the Janatha Vimukti Peramuna (JVP) - a Marxist political party, was elected as Sri Lanka's new President, with policy pledges of tough anti-corruption measures, bigger welfare schemes and slashing taxes
September 21, 2024
Where is Sri Lanka heading — Economic Stability or A New Wave of Change
By Manish Kumar Jha in Colombo
This election will define the roadmap for Sri Lanka's future out of the beleaguered economic crisis, embroiled in hefty loans from the IMF and other global institutions amid painful economic restructuring, writes Manish Kumar Jha in an exclusive report from Colombo.
September 19, 2024
Putin & Lee Kuan
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
While Putin is often portrayed as a dictator with imperial ambitions, some argue his achievements for Russia bear similarities to Lee Kuan Yew's governance of Singapore
September 16, 2024
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW / MIDHANI
Strengthening India's Strategic Sectors with Advanced Material Technology: S.K. Jha, CMD, Midhani
In an exclusive conversation, Sanjay Kumar Jha, CMD, MIDHANI speaks with Manish Kumar Jha of SP Guide Publications on the critical and emerging materials for the wide range of equipment from jet engines to submarines to next-generation combat jets.
September 14, 2024
Theaterisation on Anvil
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The broad theaterisation plan includes a Northern Theatre Command for the China border, a Western Theatre Command for the Pakistan border, and a Maritime Theatre Command for the Indian Ocean Region
September 14, 2024
FRCVs and ADFCRs
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Armed Forces continue on their path to modernisation with the approval of 10 capital acquisition proposals worth ₹1,44,716 crore, with most of the purchases to come from indigenous sources
September 14, 2024
SiG-716 and AK-203 Assault Rifles
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India signed a new deal to import 73,000 additional Sig Sauer assault rifles from the US necessitated by the delays in the production of AK-203 assault rifles by the Indo-Russian joint venture (IRRPL)
September 14, 2024
China's LARID Radar
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Low Latitude Long Range Ionospheric Radar's (LARID) ability to detect plasma bubbles and stealth aircraft offers significant military implications, enhancing China's early warning capabilities and improving the performance of its radar systems, particularly for over-the-horizon detection
September 14, 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use in Military
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
AI integration in the military domain raises significant legal, security, and ethical concerns, especially regarding transparency, accountability, and bias, amplified in high-risk military contexts
September 14, 2024
UUVs and Project-76 Submarines
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Indian Navy is preparing for future warfare by upgrading its unmanned underwater capabilities and building six next-generation diesel-electric attack submarines Project-76 (P-76)
September 5, 2024
A September Revolution
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
The German provincial elections could be remembered as the beginning of a broader political shift, influencing electoral agendas in other countries
August 30, 2024
India's Balancing Act: Managing Strategic Dilemmas
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
In a rapidly evolving world, India's foreign policy pragmatism allows it to navigate complex global dynamics, seeking support from one or more great powers while retaining strategic autonomy
August 25, 2024
Visit of Prime Minister Modi to Poland and Ukraine
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The visit was timed to balance India's ties with both Russia and the US, especially following Modi's Russia visit and the backlash from both Ukraine and the US
August 25, 2024
Bad Vibes from Bangladesh
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which is pro-Pakistan and pro-China, is expected to gain influence, possibly canceling pacts signed with India, while China continues to provide military equipment and support to Bangladesh's armed forces
August 25, 2024
Indian Army's Future Goals
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Indian Army's Vision@2047 is “to transform into a modern, agile, adaptive, technology-enabled, and self-reliant future-ready force, capable of deterring and winning wars in a multi-domain environment”
August 25, 2024
More Howitzers, New Kamikaze Drone
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Indian Army is upgrading its firepower, with several acquisitions in the pipeline, including the 155mm/52 Caliber Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) and Kamikaze drones
August 25, 2024
Defence Minister Visits USA
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
During the visit, Rajnath Singh invited US defence companies to collaborate with Indian partners to accelerate the “Make in India” programme, aiming for joint co-development and co-production in defence technologies
August 25, 2024
Navy's New ASBM and AUV
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Indian Navy is swiftly enhancing its defensive capabilities by developing anti-ship ballistic missile systems for naval protection and autonomous underwater vehicles for sub-surface reconnaissance.
August 15, 2024
US Upsets Tejas Schedule
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The primary delay in delivering the Tejas Mk1A jets is due to General Electric (GE) not supplying the F404-IN20 engines, which are needed to power the aircraft
August 15, 2024
Manipur's Baby Peace Step
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
On August 1, 2024, the conflicting Meitei and Hmar of Jiribam District signed an agreement to end hostilities, a significant step towards restoring peace in Manipur
August 15, 2024
State Visit of Vietnam's Prime Minister
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
During the visit, Prime Minister Modi highlighted Vietnam as an 'important partner' in India's Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific vision, underscoring the strong coordination between the two countries on regional matters
August 15, 2024
Sukhoi-30 MKI Fighters' Upgrade
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The IAF's upgrade plans include integrating advanced radars, avionics, longer-range weapons, and indigenous Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar technology to maintain air superiority
August 15, 2024
Indian Navy's Quest for Nuclear Submarines
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India's focus on nuclear submarines has intensified, especially after the end of the Russian Akula class submarine lease in 2021, leaving the Indian Navy without an SSN (nuclear attack submarine) in its fleet
August 15, 2024
China's New Pangong Tso Bridge
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
China's construction of a new 400-meter bridge across Pangong Tso, with satellite images showing armoured vehicles on it, has strategic implications for faster PLA mobilisation and shifts the power balance in favour of China
August 14, 2024
India's Embrace of Counter-War Technologies: Strengthening National Defence
By Manish Kumar Jha and Prof Amit Das
In an era characterised by rapid technological advancements and shifting geopolitical dynamics, India has been significantly enhancing its defence capabilities by adopting advanced counter-war technologies. As modern warfare increasingly involves a spectrum of threats ranging from ballistic missiles to cyber incursions and space-based challenges, India's commitment to integrating cutting-edge defence systems is crucial for maintaining national security and strategic stability.
August 12, 2024
East Pakistan: Re-launched
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had claimed a few months back that 'conspiracies' were being hatched to topple her government and that she may be assassinated just like her father
August 7, 2024
Bangladesh in Turmoil: From Liberation to Frustration
By Manish Kumar Jha
Sheikh Hasina came to power as a progressive democratic leader. There is no doubt that she brought economic stability to Bangladesh and she is credited with raising Bangladesh's political and economic stature to the global map. Her abrupt departure has now created a power vacuum that threatens to destabilise the country further.
August 6, 2024
Making Sense of the Riots in Britain
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
Anger on the streets has been piling up for a variety of reasons, including the failure of authorities to address the vulnerability of the local white population to migrants' crime
July 31, 2024
Canals, Cycles & Cathedrals
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
The Netherlands is yet another European state to have swung to the right after the far-right Freedom Party (PVV) won the largest number of seats in the national elections. The collapse of the Dutch government of Prime Minister Mark Rutte highlights how the issue of immigration has become a critical dynamic of European politics.
July 25, 2024
Defence Budget 2024-25 remains static, puts thrust on military R&D with higher allocation
By Manish Kumar Jha
While the defence budget follows the interim budget, the Government has made an additional allocation of ₹400 crore for innovation in military technologies...
July 23, 2024
First Defence Budget of NDA 3.0
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
In her seventh Union Budget presentation on July 23, 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced no change in defence allocation from the ₹6.21 lakh crore allocated in the interim budget five months earlier, despite threats to India's national security increasing by the day
July 15, 2024
Ahead of the Competition: The BEST AIP system and the future of hybridisation in conventional oceanic submarines
Courtesy: Navantia
The BEST (Bio Ethanol Stealth Technology) AIP developed by Navantia creates the appropriate power to charge the batteries and allow the submarine to patrol while maintaining maximum discretion
July 15, 2024
Light Tank Zorawar: A Grandeur Effort on Indigenous MilTech Collaboration; Trials to Prove
By Manish Kumar Jha
The unfolding of Light Tank Zorawar is certainly a milestone for indigenous military technology collaboration, especially with a domestic private entity (L&T) backed up by DRDO.
July 8, 2024
The Final Countdown to the Making of Project-75(I): Navy inspects Spain's submarine offered for the Programme
By Manish Kumar Jha
The P-75(I) Submarine has progressed into the final stage with the Indian Navy's Field Evaluation Trials based on Navantia's S-80 class submarine in Spain. What it offers to India, revolves around its AIP systems, with the possibility of NATO weapons for unique firepower, including submarine cruise missiles, loaded on the S-80s.
July 2, 2024
Advancing the Indian Air Force training capabilities
By Manish Kumar Jha
A Weapon Systems School for the Indian Air Force (IAF) adds a new chapter to the advanced training and firepower
June 28, 2024
Europe Goes Downhill
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
Europe grapples with mounting divisions within the European Union and NATO, while facing a barrage of challenges on multiple fronts
June 25, 2024
25 Years Since Kargil Conflict
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Silver Jubilee of the Kargil Conflict must make us look back and seriously examine what lessons we need to draw and act upon to ensure our National Security
June 25, 2024
India-US Review iCET Progress
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan visited India to conduct the first annual review of the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET), a collaboration between the two countries in advanced technological domains
June 25, 2024
Indigenous ULUAV & SMG
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
These ULUAV and SMG orders highlight the growing prowess of local firms in innovating and demonstrates their capability to develop advanced defence technologies
June 25, 2024
Rafale Marine for Indian Navy
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
France is India's closest strategic partner in Europe, and the acquisition of 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets for the Indian Navy is being negotiated, aiming to boost India's naval air power and carrier-borne capabilities.
June 25, 2024
Counter Drone & Loiter Munitions for Army
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The indigenous development of counter-drone and loiter munitions for the Indian Army has seen significant advancements, all designed to enhance the Army's capabilities in modern warfare with advanced technologies
June 25, 2024
State visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The highlight of Sheikh Hasina's visit was holding discussions with Narendra Modi and signing seven memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and renewing three previous agreements to solidify the bilateral relationship further.
June 11, 2024
NDA 3.0 and Defence Allocations
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
With India already a $5 trillion economy and aiming for $7 trillion by 2030, an annual defence budget of 4-5 per cent of GDP is needed through the next decade.
June 11, 2024
Drone Wall
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The goal of the drone wall is to use drones and other technologies to protect borders against provocations from unfriendly countries and to prevent smuggling.
June 11, 2024
Russia Ups Aerial Combat in Ukraine
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The introduction of Russian Su-30SM2 fighter jets armed with R-37M missiles, capable of destroying F-16s from 300 km away, challenges the effectiveness of Western military aid to Ukraine.
June 11, 2024
Exoskeletons for Indian Military
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Exoskeletons worn by soldiers augment their strength, enabling faster movements, increased load-bearing capacity, and ease of walking in high-altitude areas, reducing injuries.
June 11, 2024
Reasi Terror Attack – Pak Signals India
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The terror attack coincided with the swearing-in ceremony of the new NDA government at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi, attended by numerous foreign dignitaries.
June 10, 2024
India Votes for Vikas
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
India's economy has grown remarkably since 1991, transforming from $266 billion to $4.15 trillion, surpassing countries like France and the UK, and becoming the 3rd largest economy in PPP terms
May 27, 2024
Dhaka in Dragon Shadow
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
China has significantly equipped the Bangladesh military, providing tanks, frigates, fighter jets, and submarines, recently completing the construction of the largest submarine base in South Asia
May 27, 2024
China's Fujian & India's IAC-2
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
China's naval expansion underscores its strategic ambitions, necessitating India to bolster its maritime combat potential to maintain a balanced posture in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)
May 27, 2024
DRDO Restructuring on Track
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Transforming the DRDO into an efficient and agile R&D entity is vital for boosting India's defence manufacturing, increasing self-reliance, reducing imports, and achieving a defence export target of ₹35,000 crore by 2025
May 27, 2024
Tunnel Warfare
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Tunnels have historically been used in warfare, from Assyrians in the 9th century BC to the Vietnamese Cu Chi tunnels during the Vietnam War and now in the Israel-Hamas war, illustrating their enduring strategic significance
May 27, 2024
India's Sittwe-Chabahar Combo
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
With operational control over Sittwe Port in the east and Chabahar Port in the west, India strengthens its strategic presence in the region, ensuring diversified trade routes and bolstering its geopolitical stance
May 27, 2024
India-UK Defence Talks
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Aero-engines, electric propulsion, missiles, power-packs, and maritime systems were identified as some of the focus areas of joint work
May 27, 2024
Zia & Raisi: Uncanny Parallels
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
The deaths of President Raisi of Iran and General Zia-ul-Haq of Pakistan in air accidents delayed the nuclear programmes of their respective countries by at least a decade, benefiting Israel, which opposes their acquisition of nuclear weapons
May 14, 2024
China Breaks Up Strategic Support Force (SSF)
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Recent military reforms in China include the restructuring of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), with the disbandment of the Strategic Support Force (SSF) and the establishment of three independent branches: the Information Support Force (ISF), the Cyberspace Force, and the Aerospace Force
May 14, 2024
BMP Drop from C-17 Aircraft
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The successful airdrop of a BMP from a C-17 transport aircraft using a Type V Heavy Drop System was conducted near the Pakistan border on April 25, 2024
May 14, 2024
Genetic Weaponry
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is executing a plan to build a DNA database on every person on the planet with the intention of using genetic data for engineering new weapons and surveillance technologies
May 14, 2024
Indigenous Drone Manufacturing
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Bharat Drone Shakti 2023 event, hosted by the Indian Air Force and the Drone Federation of India, showcased the participation of over 75 drone startups from across the country, indicating a burgeoning interest and activity in this sector
May 14, 2024
Combat Transportation & Fire Power
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Indian Army plans to augment its armoured mobility through a two-pronged approach, by inducting Stryker Infantry Combat Vehicles (ICVs) co-developed with the US under 'Make in India', and by using indigenously designed and developed ICVs by the DRDO in collaboration with indigenous private industry
May 14, 2024
The NATO Circus@75 & the War in Ukraine
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
Despite its 75 years of existence, NATO is faltering in its mission to safeguard Europe, as Ukraine continues to struggle in the war against Russia, even with NATO's comprehensive support
May 7, 2024
India's biggest submarine programme P-75(India) breaks off the ground; Germany leads strategic partnership
By Manish Kumar Jha
What is brewing in India's biggest military project – P-75 (India) for the next-generation submarine? After all the trials, deliberation and delays, the unfolding of P-75(I) will redefine the Indian military acquisition process which is based on the unprecedented thrust on full technology transfer and IPs. With Germany readying for Strategic Partnership, the race is clear.
May 7, 2024
Humbug in Hamburg
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
From refugees to radicals, the recent protests in Hamburg show the stark irony and the hidden agendas behind the anti-Gaza protests
April 30, 2024
Cyber Laws and Regulations in India: Military Challenges
By Manish Kumar Jha
The recent attacks on Indian institutions, including the military establishment, call for comprehensive cyber policies which back the many dimensions of national security. In a new scathing report on coordinated cyberattacks on India, researchers have uncovered a new espionage campaign targeting Indian government agencies. What is needed?
April 26, 2024
India Gets Sittwe Port Operation
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India is securing its seas with maritime infrastructure development in the Indian Ocean Region
April 26, 2024
Reviewing Air Defence
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Iran's aerial strike on Israel unveils global air defence realities and vulnerabilities
April 26, 2024
Indigenous Missiles
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Empowering India's defence & security, indigenous missiles soar high
April 26, 2024
Sea Drones
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Charting sustainable seas with India's solar-powered USV and the future of underwater defence
April 26, 2024
Augmenting Military Helicopter Fleet
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
From Ukraine's frontlines to India's skies, a journey through Helicopter warfare and future strategies
April 26, 2024
AI Generated Kills
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The use of AI on the battlefield is adouble-edged sword of innovation and risking human lives
April 22, 2024
World's Highest Battlefield: Siachen@40
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
Embracing the frozen frontier, Indian soldiers continue to control the world's highest and coldest battle ground through sheer courage and resilience
April 13, 2024
China Clenches Colombo
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Charting the complex interplay between India, Sri Lanka, and China in the Indo-Pacific
April 13, 2024
Beyond the Bengaluru Blast
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Unveiling the shadow of terror and the looming threat of Lone Wolf attacks
April 13, 2024
Indigenous Laser Weapon System
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Directed Energy Weapons are redefining military strategies worldwide
April 13, 2024
India Killing Terrorists Abroad
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Unmasking the truth behind Canada's claims on India's role in the killing of pro-Khalistan terrorists
April 13, 2024
Akashteer Inducted
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The indigenous Akashteer project is poised to significantly enhance the operational efficiency and integration of the Army Air Defence (AAD) mechanism
April 12, 2024
CNS on a farewell visit
By Manish Kumar Jha
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R. Hari Kumar bids farewell at the Southern Naval Command, leaves behind a formidable Navy in the making
March 28, 2024
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) reiterates its 3-decades' long commitment with the launch of AeroSpace Services India (ASI) in New Delhi
By Neetu Dhulia
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has expanded its footprint in India with the launch of AeroSpace Services India (ASI) in New Delhi, a move that underscores its commitment to strengthening ties with the Indian defence sector.
March 28, 2024
Scooting Tech Barriers for Indian Military Drones
By Manish Kumar Jha
Military drone technology has seen significant advancements in recent years, with various countries investing heavily in research, development, and deployment. While India has strived to achieve a higher grade in the drone category...
March 27, 2024
Exercise Bharat Shakti 2024
By Manish Kumar Jha
In a rapidly evolving global landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and emerging security threats, nations around the world are continuously enhancing their military capabilities to ensure sovereignty and national security.
March 26, 2024
IAF’s Pushing Boundaries: How AI Revolutionises Aerospace
By Manish Kumar Jha
With a Big Data Analytics and Al Platform at the heart of Al Centre, the IAF adopting some of the groundbreaking AI applications and integration in its platforms and systems. At IAF's AI centre, the applications are being infused...
March 19, 2024
Financing America's Wars
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
Decoding the nexus of global politics and economics with a look at the power of US Dollar, its role in modern day conflicts, and the shifting new world order
March 14, 2024
Divyastra Launched
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
With implications extending beyond the South Asian region,India's successful test of the Agni-5 ballistic missile equipped with MIRV technology marks a significant leap in the nation's strategic capabilities
March 14, 2024
More Wings to Navy, IAF and ICG
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India's strategic expansion sets sail for defence reinforcement
March 14, 2024
Shielding Warships
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Deployment of IUHDSS, NADS and Shakti systems enhances the Indian Navy's combat preparedness against evolving aerial threats
March 14, 2024
Military Jetpack and HAPS
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Next-Gen defence with DRDO's Electric Jetpack Prototype and High-Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS)
March 14, 2024
Restructuring DRDO
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Transforming DRDO will chart a new course for enhanced indigenous defence capabilities
March 14, 2024
Upgrading Armed Forces Combat Capabilities
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Bolstering India's war fighting ability with precision, power and innovation
March 11, 2024
Disruption in Defence: Military robots breaking new ground on the battlefield
By Manish Kumar Jha
New developments in military robots are breaking the ground on the battlefield with new applications and tasks beyond the limit of human soldiers. Some of the latest projects include next-gen technologies, leading to military logistics and systems.
March 8, 2024
MH-60R Seahawk bolsters India's Maritime Security
By Manish Kumar Jha
The commissioning of multi-mission MH-60R Seahawk Helicopter strengthens Indian maritime operation in Indian Ocean Region (IOR)
March 4, 2024
Navigating New Naval Frontiers
By Manish Kumar Jha
The upcoming Naval Commanders' Conference is set to discuss burning maritime issues amid growing attacks on ships
March 4, 2024
Indo-German Security Dialogue
By Manish Kumar Jha
Germany to have a dialogue with India on security cooperation is a high priority as per Nico Lange, Security Expert at the Munich Security Conference
March 1, 2024
MILAN 2024 – the Twelfth Edition
By Vice Admiral A.K. Chawla (Retd)
Displaying harmony on the high seas, Exercise MILAN 2024 showcases global maritime solidarity amidst rising challenges
March 1, 2024
Is London Going the Lebanon Way?
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
London's current struggles with identity and internal strife draws parallels with the turbulent history of Lebanon, tracing its path from prosperity to peril
February 27, 2024
India Triumphs – Qatar Releases Navy Men
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Defying diplomatic odds, India's remarkable rescue mission in Qatar results in securing the release of all eight Naval Veterans
February 27, 2024
Zorawar Tank Trials
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Zorawar light tanks will boost the operational capabilities in adapting to changing situations with alacrity and dynamism
February 27, 2024
Exercise Devil Strike
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
From the aerial induction of troops to the successful link-up with advancing ground forces, Exercise 'Devil Strike' highlights the strategic significance and the evolving role of airborne forces in safeguarding national security interests
February 27, 2024
Survey Ship Sandhayak & SAMHO ATGM
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Against the backdrop of geopolitical tensions, particularly with China's assertive naval presence, India bolsters its naval capabilities and arms development
February 27, 2024
Exercise Vayu Shakti 2024
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The exercise involved 121 aircraft, including various indigenous and foreign platforms, aiming to demonstrate full-spectrum combat capabilities including IAF's proficiency in night operations and strategic reach
February 23, 2024
Ukraine Self-destructs
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters into the third year, we look at the human toll and Ukraine's tragic saga trapped in Global power plays
February 17, 2024
Exercise - Vayu Shakti-24 - IAF's Offensive Prowess on Full Display with Day and Night Strikes
By Neetu Dhulia
The Indian Air Force's Exercise Vayu Shakti-24, held at the Pokhran range near Jaisalmer, showcased the military's formidable capabilities and technological advancements. With precision strikes executed both day and night, the event highlighted the IAF's commitment to maintaining air superiority. Neetu Dhulia reports from ground zero.
February 17, 2024
Government approves big-ticket military acquisition worth 84,560 crore ($10.57 bn)
By Manish Kumar Jha
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) granted approval for Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for various capital acquisition proposals amounting to 84,560 crore ($10.57 billion). The DAC also notified amendments in Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020, reducing the overall procurement cycle for Start-Ups & MSMEs.
February 16, 2024
Gaza: Negotiators' Nightmare
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
Chasing the elusive solution for peace under the shadow of conflict
February 13, 2024
Indo-French Defence Cooperation
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Strengthening bonds lead India-France strategic partnership to new heights
February 13, 2024
Innovations Reshaping the Future of War
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Navigating the Next Generation of Warfare with Railguns, Hypersonic Shells, and Autonomous Drones
February 13, 2024
3D Printed Bunkers at LAC
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Indian Army pioneers 3D printed structures for building the future with defence innovations
February 13, 2024
ATOR N1200 Special Vehicles and ATAGS
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Indigenous JSW Group's ATOR N1200 SMV and DRDO's ATAGS howitzers fortify India's security
February 13, 2024
US MQ-9B Drones For India
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Securing India's borders from the above with a strategic leap into Unmanned Aerial dominance
February 13, 2024
PLA EW and Close Air Support
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Mastering the spectrum and redefining warfare in the Electromagnetic Age
February 12, 2024
Interim Defence Budget 2024-25 — An Analysis
By Vice Admiral A.K. Chawla (Retd)
Navigating the realities of India's Defence Budget and charting the road ahead
February 12, 2024
Clear Skies Ahead
By Manish Kumar Jha
IAF's pursuit of Air & Space Supremacy amid a surfeit of challenges
February 7, 2024
Union Defence budget 2024
By Manish Kumar Jha
A continuous push by the Government for military indigenisation amid fiscal prudence
February 2, 2024
Indian Air Force to Showcase Prowess in Exercise Vayu Shakti-24
By Neetu Dhulia
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is gearing up to demonstrate its formidable aerial capabilities in Exercise Vayu Shakti-24, slated for February 17, 2024 at the Pokhran Air to Ground Range near Jaisalmer.
January 29, 2024
Womanpower in Uniform: Republic@75
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
India takes a big stride into the future as Women Warriors lead the charge in India's 75th Republic Day Celebration
January 29, 2024
Year of Technology Absorption
By Manish Kumar Jha
Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande sets out goal for the Indian Army in 2024
January 27, 2024
Chinese-Checkers in Maldives
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
With its relationship with India facing headwinds, Maldives chart a new diplomatic course, embracing a strategic pivot amidst the rising tide of Chinese influence
January 27, 2024
Quantum Communications for Armed Forces
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Concrete steps are being taken for integrated and advanced secure communication solutions in the evolving landscape of modern warfare
January 27, 2024
More Military Innovations
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Indian Military unleashes cutting-edge technology in its journey towards self-sufficiency and strategic advancements
January 27, 2024
Drones in AI Shadow
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Charting a course for Indo-Pacific security, UK's Littoral Response Group and Carrier Strike Group will visit the region in the near future
January 27, 2024
India-UK Maritime Cooperation
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Charting a course for Indo-Pacific security, UK's Littoral Response Group and Carrier Strike Group will visit the region in the near future
January 27, 2024
TAPAS UAV Project Dropped
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The demise of TAPAS BH-201 Drone project raises questions on India's military technological advancements
January 25, 2024
Defending DRDO: Restructure the responsibilities
By Manish Kumar Jha
A strategic transformation of DRDO is needed to chart a course for excellence in defence technology and a more agile and responsive future
January 22, 2024
Indian Army: In quest of greater firepower and policy recommendations for gaps
By Manish Kumar Jha
Charting the Future under General Manoj Pande's Vision for a Tech-Driven Army, the Indian Army is driving ahead for Next-Gen Combat Capabilities
January 13, 2024
Maldivian Backfill
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India needs to navigate the ongoing geopolitical currents in Maldives and the growing shadow of China in the region, keeping its own strategic interests in mind
January 13, 2024
Women in Frontline Combat
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Navigating challenges and unveiling the realities of gender inclusion in India's armed forces
January 13, 2024
Indigenous Rifle, UAV and Counter UAV
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Atmanirbhar Bharat is soaring as indigenous UGRAM assault rifle and Drishti 10 Starliner drone mark major advances in domestic defence technology
January 13, 2024
Boosting IAF's Heavy Lift Capability
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India's strategic overhaul of Mi-26 Helicopters enhances IAF's heavy-lift capabilities and paves the way for unmatched heavy-lift synergy with Chinooks
January 13, 2024
Sea Rescue by MARCOS
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Indian Navy's daring rescue mission and increased vigilant stand against Pirates and drone strikes in the Arabian Sea
January 10, 2024
India's Strategic Islands
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
From tourist havens to strategic assets, unlocking the potential of India's islands, harnessing them for prosperity and security
December 27, 2023
Is America Double Timing India?
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Evaluating the intricate landscape of India-US relations amidst the complexities of defence, trade, and geopolitical challenges
December 27, 2023
Boosting Innovations
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Innovations under Make in India are bridging defence and technology
December 27, 2023
Sea Power & Exercise MILAN 2024
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Indian Ocean, comprising 19.5 per cent of the global ocean area and surrounded by 38 littorals, is becoming a focal point of conflict, particularly with increasing Chinese focus
December 27, 2023
SAMAR & Akash AD Systems
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
These Systems underscore India's commitment to advancing indigenous air defence capabilities and expanding its influence in the global defence market
December 27, 2023
MFRA under Make in India
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari's statement that it would take another 10 years for the IAF to reach 35 squadrons underscores the urgency in addressing the current fighter squadron shortfall
December 27, 2023
Defence Budget 2024-25
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The next defence budget needs to navigate challenges while prioritising modernisation and a shift towards proactive deterrence
December 26, 2023
Let's Feel Happy
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
Amidst the global chaos, upheaval, and turbulence of 2023, India stands resilient, shining as a beacon of hope
December 20, 2023
Israel – Blurred Lines of Perception
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
Beyond the headlines, carefully choreographed between fact and fiction, are the orchestrated narratives trying to shape the public opinion on Israel and Palestine
December 11, 2023
Pannun Affair — America's Double Standard
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
A closer look at the dynamics of India's security paradigm, plagued by double standards of the West
December 11, 2023
PLA's Fifth Force – Near-Space Command
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
China's global powerplay has reached the Stratosphere with the creation of a 'Near-Space Command', equipped with Hypersonic weapons
December 11, 2023
Powering Military Combat Capability
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Major boost for India's military capability as the defence landscape is set for a paradigm shift with mega deals on the horizon
December 11, 2023
Second Indigenous Aircraft Carrier
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Amid rising regional challenges, India plans to secure its seas with ambitious plans for indigenous Aircraft Carriers
December 11, 2023
Army Deploys Double Humped Camels in Ladakh
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Guardians of the Plateau, the Bactrian Camels join Indian Army in Ladakh for innovative Operations
December 6, 2023
Prime Minister Modi Commemorates Indian Navy Day in a Grand Ceremony
By Staff Correspondent
Unveiling a 43 feet high statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Prime Minister Modi touched upon India's Naval history and outlined vision for India's future in maritime development
December 4, 2023
Indian Navy Charts a Bold Course
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs Analyst
In his annual Navy Day press conference, CNS Admiral R. Hari Kumar unveiled Indian Navy's ambitious plans for Next-Gen Stealth Destroyers and Twin Engine Deck-Based Fighters
November 29, 2023
Gaza War – Not About Terror Alone
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Reasons for the ongoing battle in Gaza go way beyond the terror attack of Hamas, and if allowed to continue, can have global ramifications
November 29, 2023
Major Defence Updates – Logistics Makeover to Tank Killers
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Innovations in military logistics, drones and autonomous technology are transforming India's defence landscape
November 29, 2023
Stryker Production under 'Make in India'?
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India explores joint production of Stryker armoured vehicles with the US as part of their Strategic Alliance
November 29, 2023
Military Inducting Nirbhay, Pralay Missiles
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India strengthens defence arsenal as Nirbhay and Pralay missiles join Armed Forces in a strategic upgrade
November 29, 2023
Fourth ASW Warship Launched
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India advances naval power as new anti-submarine craft is launched and INS Vikrant attains full operational status
November 29, 2023
Navigating the Indo-Pacific Chessboard
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Unraveling the Geopolitical and Strategic shifts from Maldives to Bay of Bengal
November 27, 2023
The Spillover from Myanmar
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
India to navigate the complex North-east region's dynamics urgently and address the growing challenges emanating from Myanmar's unrest
November 17, 2023
India-US Strategic Relations – In Robust Health
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs Analyst
At the latest 2+2 Ministerial dialogue, India and the US forge a resilient alliance and unveil a multi-Faceted partnership for defence, innovation, and global security
November 14, 2023
Terror Time in Pakistan
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Pakistan grapples with escalating attacks and regional tensions as Security Forces face massive surge in violence
November 14, 2023
Securing the Skies
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
In a surge skywards, India reinforces its defence with Rafale-Marine Jets and Hermes 900 StarLiner Drones
November 14, 2023
A Major Milestone for 'Make in India'
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Saab FFV India becomes the first company to secures a historic 100 per cent FDI approval, igniting a new era in domestic defence manufacturing
November 14, 2023
Guarding Indian Skies with Project 'Kusha'
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
DRDO unveils 'Kusha' project with the aim to craft a robust indigenous air defence system with LR-SAM capability by 2028-2029
November 14, 2023
Revitalising India's Manufacturing Sector
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Opportunities, Challenges, and Critical Imperatives of Defence Manufacturing in India
November 14, 2023
Enhancing Astronaut Safety
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
ISRO has successfully tested the crucial crew escape system, paving the way for Gaganyaan mission, while the TV-D2 mission aims to perfect crew module uprighting system in splashdown scenarios
November 6, 2023
Humanitarian Crises Boil Over
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
There are many voices that remain unheard in the current humanitarian crisis sweeping the globe
November 1, 2023
New Chapter in India-Italy Defence Ties
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs Analyst
Charting a fresh course, India and Italy embark on a new era of defence collaboration
October 31, 2023
Lessons from the Israel-Hamas War
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Unraveling the Complex Lessons from the Israel-Hamas Conflict
October 31, 2023
TA-isation of Army's Logistics & Transport Units
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Indian Army mulling converting Logistics and Transport Units to Territorial Army is a risky proposition amidst unsettled issues and ongoing tensions at the borders
October 31, 2023
Drones, Anti-Drone and Robotics
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) has ordered comprehensive study on UAVs and Armoured Helicopters for All Three Services. The studies, undertaken by tri-service teams, are meant to optimise the number of platforms required as well as the resources and avoid duplication.
October 31, 2023
India's Space Crusade
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
With a planned series of Lunar missions, India aims to set up Space Station by 2035 and send first Indian to Moon by 2040
October 31, 2023
20th Round of India-China Military Talks
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India continues Military-to-Military talks as China indicates no troop pullback and has fortified defences in new locations occupied in 2020
October 31, 2023
Indigenous Destroyer 'Imphal' Delivered
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India's indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities reach new heights with the delivery of INS Imphal, the third P15B stealth-guided missile destroyer
October 23, 2023
Global Hotspots: Ukraine, Israel & Taiwan
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
A closer look at the current geopolitical flashpoints and India's balancing act
October 19, 2023
India-France discuss Rafale-M and Scorpene deals
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs Analyst
The recent visit of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to France has elevated Indo-French defence relations to the next level
October 14, 2023
Change of Guard in Maldives
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Shifting Tides in the Indian Ocean as Maldives elects Pro-China President and navigates a new course
October 14, 2023
The Challenge at Sea
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India is navigating troubled waters with escalating Chinese Naval Presence in the Indian Ocean Region
October 14, 2023
Target – Global Drone Hub
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Innovations, Challenges, and Future Prospects of a Drone Revolution in India
October 14, 2023
400 Indigenous Towed Gun-Systems
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Indian Army Pursues 400 Indigenous Howitzers for Future Artillery Advancements
October 14, 2023
New Alternative Road to DBO
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India Accelerates Strategic Road Project to Fortify Ladakh's Daulet Beg Oldi Post
October 14, 2023
19th Asian Games & Indian Military
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India Shines Bright with Record-breaking Performance at 19th Asian Games
October 13, 2023
Emergency Procurement of Weapons filled Critical Gaps
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs Analyst
Empowering Our Armed Forces with Emergency Procurement has paved the way for rapid acquisition of critical weapon systems
October 9, 2023
Middle East Up in Flames
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
The incursion of Hamas fighters into Israel has left the Middle East in a state of flux despite the recent diplomatic alliances redefining the region's landscape
October 6, 2022
Airpower beyond Boundaries
By Neetu Dhulia
Indian Air Force (IAF) is celebrating 91 years of Airpower Excellence and Triumph in the Skies
September 22, 2023
Trudeau's Canada, Terror & Western Retribution
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Unraveling the web of Trudeau's allegations and the complex realities of India-Canada relations
September 22, 2023
Indigenous Railgun
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Pioneering the Future of Military Technology with Railguns and Laser Weapons
September 22, 2023
Boosting ISTAR Capabilities
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Integrating Advanced ISTAR Platforms for Aerial and Land Dominance for elevating India's Security
September 22, 2023
Sukhoi, LCA and More
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Charting a course for self-sufficiency and strengthening India's defence arsenal
September 22, 2023
Modernizing Army Air Defence
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Aerial Vigilance to get a boost with bolstering of India's Air Defence arsenal
September 22, 2023
Pralay Ballistic Missiles for Army
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India is upgrading its border security with the acquisition of Pralay precision missiles
September 21, 2022
P-8I by Boeing: A Decade of Dedication; Charting the Course for Tomorrow
By Neetu Dhulia
As the Indian Navy's demand for more P-8I aircraft grows, Boeing company, manufacturer of the P-8I, is fervently stepping up to meet this need
September 20, 2023
Indo-Pacific Armies Chief Conference 2023: A Pivotal Gathering for Regional Stability
By Neetu Dhulia
The conference will convene military leaders and delegates from approximately 30 nations, with 20 Army Chiefs already confirming their participation.
September 20, 2023
Neocolonial Capitalism
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
From Exploitation to Empowerment, Charting a Course to Global Economic Equity
September 14, 2023
India-Saudi Arabia Relations
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India and Saudi Arabia Forge a New Era of Economic and Strategic Partnership
September 14, 2023
100 Additional Tejas Fighters for IAF
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
LCA Tejas Mk1A will transform India's Air Power in the decades ahead
September 14, 2023
Multiple BRO Infrastructure Projects
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
BRO's record-breaking projects spree is helping strengthen India's strategic borders
September 14, 2023
New Systems, Weapons, Equipment, Gear
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Empowering India's Armed Forces with cutting-edge acquisitions for enhanced Security
September 14, 2023
Warmate Drones
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Empowering India's defence with a Drone-driven Future
September 14, 2023
Corporatisation of Ordnance Factories
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The imperative for defence sector reforms need an urgent call to rethink privatisation and not Corporatisation of Ordnance Factories
September 12, 2023
G20 Summit 2023: India's Diplomatic Triumph
By Ayushee Chaudhary
The recently concluded G20 Summit in New Delhi established India as a strong and decisive multilateral stakeholder.
September 11, 2023
G20 Delhi Summit — Inclusive Declaration
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The G20 Summit 2023 in Delhi sets a global precedent by charting a unified course for a shared future
September 11, 2023
G20 Heralds a New Future
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
India played host to the world and charted a new course in global geopolitics at a highly successful G20 Summit
September 5, 2023
G20: At Least Let Them Talk
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
The upcoming G20 Summit will hope for a constructive dialogue between member countries to navigate global challenges and bridge the divide in a shifting World Order
September 1, 2023
Embraer is open to exploring technology transfer to India
By Ayushee Chaudhary
Ahead of their KC-390 Millennium Day festivities, Embraer's delegation took the opportunity to underscore their nation's unwavering commitment to India, while underscoring Embraer's legacy of 54 years and its expansive portfolio of over 30 platforms.
August 31, 2023
INS 'Vindhyagiri', Support Ships, PRV & SSNs
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Strengthening India’s Naval Arsenal and Charting its Maritime Future
August 31, 2023
Private Sector Drone SAR
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Unlocking India's Sky with Cutting-Edge Drone SAR Technology
August 31, 2023
Drone Squadron, MCA Barges for Navy
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Navigating the Future, Indian Navy explores the Unmanned Frontier
August 31, 2023
Swathi WLR – Mountain Variant
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Elevating India's Mountain Warfare Capabilities, Swathi Mk-II is giving it a Tactical Edge
August 31, 2023
Indigenous FRCV
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Empowering India's Defence with Future-Ready Combat Vehicles
August 28, 2023
BRICS Blows the Bugle
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
Exploring the implications, tensions, and challenges in an expanded BRICS alliance
August 23, 2023
Old Rivals, New Theatre
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
Exploring the Enduring Rivalry Between US and Russia Across Ages
August 14, 2023
Is China Gearing for More Conflict?
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
China's Military Buildup Signals Growing Concerns in the Region
August 14, 2023
Terror Shadow Over India
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
UN Report Highlights Growing Terror Nexus in South Asia, Posing Threats to India's Security
August 14, 2023
Malware and Spyware
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
China's Disruptive Cyber Campaign Puts National Security at Risk, Prompting Global Concerns
August 14, 2023
CUAS and Archer-NG MALE UAV
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India's robust defence innovations in Counter-Drone Technology and Next-Gen Unmanned Aerial Arsenal to bolster National Security
August 14, 2023
IAF Enhances Combat Power
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India-Israel Partnership Bolsters Air Superiority and Tactical Precision in Challenging Terrain with Cutting-edge Spike NLOS Missiles for Mountainous Warfare
August 14, 2023
TAPAS UAV and Tejas Fighter
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India's Cutting-Edge TAPAS BH-201 UAV Prepares for Crucial User Trials, Enhancing Aerial Surveillance Capabilities
July 31, 2023
India-Sri Lanka Bilateral Relations Strengthened
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
President Wickremesinghe's Historic Visit Seals New Agreements and Vision for the Future
July 31, 2023
Drones – Kamikaze to Stratosphere
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Advanced Technology and Autonomy Redefine Drone Warfare
July 31, 2023
Helicopters – Leasing and Exporting
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India's Ministry of Defence seeks Helicopters on Lease amidst fleet troubles while navigating export challenges
July 31, 2023
AI and Humanoid Robots
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Artificial Intelligence is shaping our world with remarkable innovations, but its rise sparks debates on job displacement and the urgent need for safety measures
July 31, 2023
Pakistan – New Frigates, New Nuclear Strategy
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Pakistan integrates advanced Tughril class frigates from China, signaling growing military ties and a strategic shift in nuclear deterrence
July 31, 2023
India-Vietnam Deepen Strategic Ties
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India's gift of Missile Corvette INS 'Kirpan' to Vietnam marks a major milestone in Bilateral Defence Partnership
July 31, 2023
Narco-Terrorism – The Looming Global Menace at India's Doorstep
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
Geographical proximity to major drug-producing regions like the Golden Triangle and Golden Crescent makes India susceptible to drug trafficking and narco-terrorism with the Northeastern states, particularly Manipur, being severely impacted
July 24, 2023
Global War on Terror Going Nowhere
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
Navigating the Global War on Terror through Complex Realities as it turns out to be the most expansive and expensive global conflict spanning multiple wars
July 15, 2023
Prime Minister Modi's visit to France gets Navy a Big Boost
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
French National Day celebrates Prime Minister Modi as Guest of Honour, paving the way for defence collaboration and indigenous technological advancements
July 15, 2023
Pro-Khalistan rallies raise concerns over rising Extremism
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Nations with large Indian diaspora need to tread a delicate balance as Khalistan movement gains momentum
July 15, 2023
India Hosts Virtual SCO Summit
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Leaders of SCO nations gather to foster connectivity, address security concerns, and pave the way for future growth
July 15, 2023
India in China's Crosshair
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Unraveling China's new Border Law and Foreign Relations Law and its expanding national security ambitions on the global stage
July 15, 2023
Brain Warfare
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Mind control goes global with China's Neurostrike programme and the race for brain warfare supremacy
July 15, 2023
Agnipath – Changes Anticipated
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Agnipath scheme overhaul expected as India's Armed Forces confront recruitment woes and Geopolitical concerns
July 6, 2023
India's Exposed Eastern Flank
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
The deep-rooted turmoil due to drugs, land rights, and historical divisions has unleashed chaos in Manipur
July 1, 2023
Setback to Army in Counter Insurgency
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Indian Army faces complex encounter with Insurgent Forces and Women-led Resistance in Manipur
July 1, 2023
Weaponised AI Systems
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Future of Autonomous Warfare with the rise of AI-Controlled Weapons
July 1, 2023
Myanmar's DART-450 Surveillance Aircraft
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Myanmar's Military Arsenal Swells with Billions in Weapon Imports
July 1, 2023
Hypersonic Missile Interceptor
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Empowering Defence and Safeguarding Nations from Hypersonic Menace with Unmatched Precision
July 1, 2023
Chandrayan-3 and Quantum Technology Satellite
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Exploring the final frontier together, Indian and US to collaborate on New Horizons in Space
July 1, 2023
Global Terrorism
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
US-India Joint Statement on Terrorism is in contrast to US' historical support and current alliances with terror groups
June 26, 2023
PM Modi's State visit to US — a strong boost for Indo-US ties
By Ayushee Chaudhary
The visit witnessed a lot of key developments, deliberations, and meetings in the fields of defence, education, environment, technology, and other global affairs.
June 15, 2023
Army Chief visit enhances defence cooperation with Bangladesh
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Strengthening defence ties and fostering regional cooperation, Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande's visit to Bangladesh highlights the growing partnership between the two nations
June 15, 2023
UK-Pakistan Defence Cooperation
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
A strengthening bond for Security and Intelligence
June 15, 2023
The Jet Engine Deal
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
This move aims to boost defence industrial cooperation and enhance the India-US major defence partnership
June 15, 2023
India's Submarine Programme Gains Momentum
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
With the decline in India's submarine fleet and China's superior underwater capabilities, there was a need for swift action to bridge the technological gap and maintain regional stability
June 15, 2023
Varunastra Torpedo
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India's indigenous Varunastra Torpedo sets new standards in Underwater Warfare enhancing India's Underwater capabilities
June 15, 2023
Double Carrier Exercise
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India's Two-Carrier exercise showcases Maritime power in the Indian Ocean, strengthening India's Naval Dominance and addressing Security Challenges in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)
June 8, 2023
Germany and India: Shared concerns
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs Analyst
Both countries revive theirdefence partnership, rekindling technological co-operation and strengthening Indo-Pacific security
June 8, 2023
India-US relations on a higher pedestal
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs Analyst
Visit of US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin to India will elevate the India-US Defence Partnership to unprecedented heights, forging a new future
June 8, 2023
Iran Goes Hypersonic!
By Rohit Goel
Iran's recent test of a hypersonic missile has escalated tensions between the Islamic Republic and the United States, resulting in the imposition of new sanctions by Washington
June 1, 2023
The best bet is to bet on yourself
By SP's News Network
Grow from 'Make in India' to 'Innovate in India' to boost India's defence ecosystem and transform Indigenous manufacturing
June 1, 2023
G20 Srinagar Meet & Pak Terror
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
G20 Srinagar Meet Shines Spotlight on Kashmir's Progress Amid Security Concerns
June 1, 2023
Seabed Warfare
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Seabed warfare emerges as a hybrid form of conflict with regional and global implications, necessitating defence upgrades
June 1, 2023
Border Infrastructure
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India's Urgent Catch-Up Game due to Ugly Red Tape
June 1, 2023
China's Military Assistance to Pakistan, Nepal
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
An update on China's military influence, Arms Deals, Geopolitical Alliances, and Controversies in South Asia
June 1, 2023
Chinese Stealth Radar
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
China unveils its Stealth Sentinel to unmask covert skies
June 1, 2023
Electric Planes, Electric Vehicles
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Electric Solutions for Aviation and Transportation to Power the Future
May 23, 2023
Greenland & Taiwan
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
The comparison between Greenland and Taiwan may seem superficial at first glance, but it is not entirely incorrect. These self-governing islands experience intense competition between the United States and China, albeit in different ways.
May 15, 2023
Dantewada Maoists Ambush
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Maoist strikes should be expected to intensify in the run up to assembly elections in November 2023 as well as general elections next year
May 15, 2023
Indigenous Armed XLUUV
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Ministry of Defence (MoD) has initiated a project to design and develop an Extra Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (XLUUV). Indian Navy is interested in procuring up to 12 XLUUVs once a prototype is built and clears all trials.
May 15, 2023
Supersonic Surveillance, Hypersonic Transport
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
A leaked US military assessment has said that the Chinese PLA may soon deploy a high-altitude spy drone that travels at least three times the speed of sound
May 15, 2023
Indigenous Nagastra Kamikaze Drone
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Indian Army has signed a deal for 'Nagastra' loitering munitions with 'Made in India' content of more than 75 per cent
May 15, 2023
Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir Woos China
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
General Munir's visit to China was in the backdrop of mounting pressure, from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on cash-strapped Pakistan towards securing financial commitments from Pakistan's friendly countries to bridge the external payment financial gap
May 15, 2023
Upgrading Rocket Forces of India
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India's Rocket Forces would need to incorporate hundreds or rather thousands of subsonic cruise missiles plus ballistic missiles to serve as India's primary instrument of strategic nuclear deterrence, as well as meeting the requirement of long to medium precision strikes
May 11, 2023
Global Groupings and Groupism
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
The UNSC has remained in a limbo since the 2003 Iraq invasion, divisions have further sharpened since the Ukraine war, the G7 has seen its fortunes and influence dwindle giving way to a more credible G20 and now BRICS is steadily gathering winds in its sails with over 40 per cent of the world's population and rich resource and manufacturing base
May 1, 2023
SCO Defence Ministers Meet
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
“India strives to further bolster trust and cooperation among the members of the SCO as it believes in maintaining peace and security based on the provisions of the UN charter” —Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
May 1, 2023
China's Hypersonic IRBM
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
US Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) informed US legislators that China currently outpaces Russia regarding supporting infrastructure and system numbers when it comes to hypersonic capabilities
May 1, 2023
PSLV-C55 Deploys Singapore Satellites
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
This launch marked the 57th flight of PSLV and the 16th mission using the PSLV Core Alone configuration, the lightest version of the launch vehicle
May 1, 2023
China's AI-controlled Satellite
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
While the AI was induced from a ground-based station for the experiment, the operation for redeployment of the satellite was autonomous without any human intervention
May 1, 2023
Caution Time – Terror Redux
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Taking terror threats lightly would be naïve especially when India is in election mode, polarisation is thriving and inimical forces, both internal and external, are trying their best to destabilise India
May 1, 2023
Naval Interceptor Missile
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully conducted a maiden flight trial of sea-based endo-atmospheric interceptor missile
May 1, 2023
Salvaging Sudan
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
Even before the recent clashes, Sudan was facing social and political unrest with a struggling economy
April 27, 2023
IAF: An Impeccable Force for Humanitarian Support
By Air Vice Marshal Sanjay Bhatnagar (Retd)
Indian Air Force has emerged as a reliable first responder for undertaking aid and rescue during any calamity under HADR operations
April 18, 2023
G20 in Ukraine's Shadow
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The US and the EU want to include Ukraine in the 2023 G20 Summit at New Delhi, and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to address the summit
April 18, 2023
Indigenous SSN
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
In 2019, the Indian government slashed the SSN project to just three SSNs citing high project costs. The 48,000 crore project to build 3 x SSNs has been pending Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approval since then.
April 18, 2023
Exclusive Army Satellite
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The geostationary satellite will considerably enhance the communication capability of the Indian Army by providing mission-critical, beyond line of sight communication to troops and formations as well as weapon and airborne platforms
April 18, 2023
New Gen Patrol, Missile Vessels
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
These NGOPVs and NGMVs will boost the combat potential of the Indian Navy, albeit their deliveries are scheduled to commence only from 2026 and 2027 respectively and would take seven to nine years to complete
April 18, 2023
Military Transport Aircraft
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Military transport aircraft was one of the critical missing links in the entire defence industrial complex chain which has been plugged with the Tata-Airbus joint venture and the development of the defence transport aircraft RAJAS-Rakshan now, to a significant extent
April 18, 2023
American HSVTOL Aircraft & Russian UGV
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
US Special Operations Command's has been looking for a new High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) aircraft as a high-speed successor to its current CV-22B Osprey, which is used for Special Operations Forces (SOF)
April 14, 2023
IAF Chief flies in Pilatus PC-7
By Staff Correspondent
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari flew a sortie in the Pilatus PC-7 MkII to mark the completion of over two lakh flying hours of the aircraft
April 10, 2023
President Murmu takes to the Sky
By Staff Correspondent
President Murmu's sortie aboard a Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighter jet made her the third President, and second woman President, to participate in such a fighter sortie.
April 8, 2023
The Global Reset
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
The world is currently witnessing a great churn in geostrategic alliances resulting in a global realignment of security relations and partnerships.
April 1, 2023
The Dragon-Bear Hug
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Meeting President Putin at the Kremlin, President Xi emphasised the China-Russia relationship reaching where it is today
April 1, 2023
BrahMos Aplenty
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Indian Navy proposal to acquire more than 200 BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles is at an advanced stage and is expected to be soon cleared by the MOD
April 1, 2023
Rafale-M for Indian Navy
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Dassault's Rafale-M outperformed its rival Boeing's F/A-18 Super Hornet in the evaluation process and it was deemed to be more suitable in meeting the operational requirements and criteria of the Indian Navy
April 1, 2023
More Teeth for Army, Navy, Air Force
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Chinese aggression during 2020 in Eastern Ladakh has caused the government to sit up and focus on defence, as well as 'Atmanirbhar' or the self-reliance initiative
April 1, 2023
Stealth Technology for Mechanised Forces
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The objective of camouflage in mechanised columns is to disrupt the characteristic shape of the vehicle, to reduce shine, and to make the vehicle difficult to identify even if it is spotted
April 1, 2023
Swarm of Swarms
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
China could employ drones in thousands or lakhs against our frontline troops at chosen points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in conjunction with attacks by bigger drones, which could also be in swarms
March 26, 2023
India and Japan - need for Defence Industries to join hands
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs Analyst
During his official talks with the Japanese Prime Minister the Indian Prime Minister talked of the mantra of co-innovation, co-design and co-creation for a deeper and mutually beneficial defence cooperation
March 26, 2023
India-US to share Air Information
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs Analyst
The agreement will encompass a wide range of air information like weather data, flight plans and other relevant information that could assist in air traffic management and situational awareness of the sky and also facilitate the transfer of other advanced and sensitive technologies to India
March 15, 2023
India-Italy Defence Cooperation
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
This was Italian Prime Minister Meloni's first visit to India during which she was accompanied by Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and a high-powered business delegation
March 15, 2023
Indigenous ATGMs
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Indian Army requirements of fire-and-forget man-portable ATGMs would be colossal
March 15, 2023
Man behind the Machine
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The problems in achieving effective soldier-machine mix are both technical and psychological in nature, especially when dealing with adaptive machines intelligence systems
March 15, 2023
Army's Offensive Drone Swarm
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Indian Army has ordered offensive swarming drone systems under the emergency procurement (EP) powers and eventually aims at offensive swarm drone capability of 1,000 drones
March 15, 2023
Indigenous High Altitude Platform
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Prototype of an indigenous HAP designed and developed by the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) is likely to be test flown as early as May 2023 to test and validate the onboard equipment
March 15, 2023
Trainer Aircraft & Training Ships
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
On March 1, 2023 the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) cleared the deals for 70 x basic trainer aircrafts and the three cadet training ships
March 14, 2023
India-Australia: In Top Gear
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs Analyst
Relationship between the two countries has evolved to the level of comprehensive strategic partnership in June 2020, from strategic partnership agreement in 2009
March 6, 2023
Biometrics- the future of Border-control
By Alok Tiwari - VP & BU Head - Public Security & Identity, India
Border security has become an increasingly important issue in today's world. With the rise of globalization, the movement of people and goods across international borders has become easier than ever.
March 3, 2023
India and Italy Prime Ministers meet to scale up Strategic Partnership
By Ayushee Chaudhary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni and discussed scaling up India-Italy bilateral relationship and deepening ties in StartUps and defence too.
March 3, 2023
Stoking Khalistan
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Khalistan resurgence is being supported from abroad by countries like the US, the UK and Canada. Hindu temples in the UK, Canada and Australia are being defaced and vandalised to create Hindu-Sikh divide.
March 3, 2023
Chinese Space Plans
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
China is creating a giant satellite constellation consisting of thousands of spacecraft for China's state network to cover the entire planet Earth from space. Without doubt it will be for dual civilian-military use or rather primarily for military use.
March 3, 2023
Very Short-Range Air Defence
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
According to the Ministry of Defence, recent developments along the Northern borders requires a focus on effective Air Defence weapon systems which are man portable and can be deployed quickly
March 3, 2023
Armed USV Swarms
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Indian Navy is using the project to understand and evaluate USV swarm capabilities for practical exploitation. If successful, the order could run into higher numbers.
March 3, 2023
IAF Exercises in 2023
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Multilateral and bilateral exercises are essential for valuable operational knowledge, experiences and best practices
March 3, 2023
Modular Bridges
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The indigenously-designed and manufactured modular bridges shall have many advantages over the MGB such as increased span, less time for construction and mechanical launching with retrieval capability
February 23, 2023
A Year into the Ukraine War
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
The narrative about the war in Ukraine is hugely lopsided with the US led west deploying every imaginable form of propaganda, information, disinformation and misinformation
February 17, 2023
Lebanisation of Pakistan
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
Lebanon's post-war era militia leaders became the political leadership and have kept a lock on power ever since. The country remains a nation without an effective governing dispensation. Pakistan seems to be going the same way!
February 14, 2023
Spy Balloons
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The US has accused China of violating its airspace while Beijing has accused America of violating international norms by shooting down the balloon
February 14, 2023
Export with Care
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
We need to be careful about which countries we are exporting indigenous equipment to and have sufficient safeguards in place to ensure the technology is not passed on to our adversaries
February 14, 2023
Stealth Vehicles
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi is working on developing materials that can be used for developing ‘stealth’ vehicles. The materials being developed can reportedly absorb more than 96 per cent of radar waves in a wide range of frequencies, coming simultaneously from multiple directions.
February 14, 2023
Private Industry Innovations
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying “It is our collective aim to establish India as one of the key partners in global semiconductor supply chains” has increased India’s focus on producing semiconductors
February 14, 2023
Underwater Terrorism
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
A new facet of America’s terrorism has been unveiled – underwater terrorism in sabotage of Russia’s Nord Stream pipelines
February 14, 2023
Indigenous Tapas-BH & Archer-NG Drones
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Induction of these indigenous drones will give a tremendous boost to the combat potential of our Armed Forces. These would fall much cheaper and cut drone import costs drastically.
February 13, 2023
Foreign Ministers of 32 countries to attend Aero India 2023
By Ayushee Chaudhary
Air Chiefs of 29 friendly foreign countries, 98 foreign countries and a total number of 809 exhibitors are a part of the show this year.
February 10, 2023
A Turkish Tragedy
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
Death toll from the earthquake is expected to be very high as thousands of houses and aparment blocks have been reduced to rubble
February 3, 2023
Republic Day Parade and Atmanirbhar Bharat
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Building on the 75th year of Independence celebrated as 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav', the Republic Day parade depicted India's growing indigenous capabilities, Nari Shakti and emergence of a 'New India'.
February 3, 2023
Cutting Army Flab
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Reports are that Army has been asked to reduce its strength by about 1.5-2 Lakh. How much Army manpower should be slashed and what constitutes “flab”?
February 3, 2023
Navy Exercises for Conflict
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Having grown in scope and complexity over the years, these exercises provide an opportunity to test the combat readiness of the combined Fleets of the Indian Navy to operate in a multi-threat environment
February 3, 2023
New-Age Drones, Jet Packs and Robotic Mules
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Army is seeking the above technologies in line with the need to modernise and upgrade its combat capabilities
February 3, 2023
Western Tanks in Ukraine
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The supply of these modern tanks indicates direct involvement of US-NATO in the war
February 3, 2023
Humans in Space and Western Fear of China
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg said that Ukraine needs NATO's continued support, because if President Putin wins, the message to Beijing will be that they can achieve what they want with the use of brute force
February 2, 2023
Defence Budget 2023-2024
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Defence Budget 2023-2024 is 5.94 lakh crore, an increase of about 12.5 per cent over last year
January 27, 2023
Colours of India at the Kartavya Path
By Ayushee Chaudhary
India's indigenous military prowess, cultural diversity & Nari Shakti paints the Kartavya Path, formerly Raj Path, on the 74th Republic Day
January 25, 2023
General Atomics Builds its Support Network for India through COCO and Atmanirbhar
By Dr. Vivek Lall, General Atomics Global Corporation
We're reaching out to the Indian high-tech sector and have announced partnership with Indian companies
January 15, 2023
WMD Terrorism
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
A shipment containing “several kilogrammes” of Uranium was seized at UK's Heathrow Airport, the package originated in Pakistan before landing at Heathrow's Terminal Four
January 15, 2023
Nyoma Airfield Development
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The decision to upgrade Nyoma ALG should have been taken long back; much before the 2020 Chinese aggression if we had given due thought to Chinese intentions. When this airfield will be completed remains to be seen?
January 15, 2023
GSP 2022 – Military Ignored
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Geospatial Policy (GSP) 2022 is good for promoting digital economy, private industry, innovations, blue economy, integrating multiple agencies dealing with geospatial data, innovation and the like but the requirements of national security and of the Armed Forces have been totally ignored
January 15, 2023
Analysing Rajouri Killings
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The twin terror attacks by terrorists, suspected to belong to the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), in Dangri hamlet of Rajouri in Jammu & Kashmir, left seven people of the minority community, including two children, dead and 14 others injured
January 15, 2023
Ending Maoist Insurgency
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
There are no quick fix solutions in counter-insurgency, it requires a mix of hard and soft options to tackle both the hard core and eliminate the root cause
January 15, 2023
Missile Systems Procurement
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
All the proposals for procurement of missile systems are under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category
January 14, 2023
“The situation along the Northern borders is stable and under control, but unpredictable” —General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff
By Neetu Dhulia
Army Chief General Manoj Pande addressed a press conference ahead of the Army Day on January 15, summarising the year and the current scenario
January 2, 2023
The Catch 22 in Ukraine's Elusive Peace
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The US has always used war to benefit economically. Peace is unlikely in Ukraine with Zelenskyy dancing to the tune of the Biden Administration.
January 2, 2023
Indo-Japanese Air Combat Exercise
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The India-Japan joint air combat exercise 'Veer Guardian' will further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation and military interoperability, as also enhance tactical air combat skills of the two sides
January 2, 2023
Pralay Induction
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The system meets the tactical ballistic missile requirements filling the gap of a conventionally armed ballistic missile that is not hampered by the 'No First Use' nuclear policy
January 2, 2023
INS 'Vagir' Delivered
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Vagir is a state-of-the-art submarine featuring advanced stealth features and is designed for multifarious missions like anti-surface, anti-submarine, intelligence gathering, surveillance, and mine-laying
January 2, 2023
End Connectivity of Border Roads
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Without proper and reliable road/track connectivity right up to our frontline posts, we will remain at serious disadvantage at the tactical level
January 2, 2023
The Downside of SPARSH
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
SPARSH has become the bane of ex-servicemen and veer naris, especially those who are not computer savvy and living in remote areas
December 26, 2022
China in Southern Nepal
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
China has managed to install Prachanda as the third time Prime Minister of Nepal by some deft maneuverings behind the scenes. This is bad news for India.
December 23, 2022
2022: A Tumultuous Year
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
As 2022 draws to a close, here is a snapshot of the year gone by and the changed geopolitical world that it leaves behind
December 14, 2022
Egyptian President at Republic Day Parade 2023
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India and Egypt share close political understanding based on long history of contacts and cooperation on bilateral, regional and global issues. Both countries were the founding members of the Non Allied Movement (NAM) and have co-operated on multilateral forums.
December 14, 2022
Tawang Clash-Prelude to Conflict?
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The clash happened during a regular border patrol when Chinese troops were intercepted by their Indian counterparts
December 14, 2022
SpIN and Space
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
SpaceTech Innovation Network (SpIN)will provide tremendous boost to the space entrepreneurial ecosystem through public-private collaboration for start-ups and SMEs in the space industry
December 14, 2022
Coming – Zorawar Tanks
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The proposal is that 59 of the 354 light tanks will be reserved for the tanks developed by the DRDO and the remaining 295 tanks will be manufactured under the 'Make-1' category of the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP)
December 14, 2022
Modernising Airfields
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
MAFI Phase-II is a good initiative but have we critically examined what features and systems our airfields (including improved infrastructure) must have to cater for possible terrorist attacks
December 9, 2022
Navy to be fully self-reliant by 2047
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs Analyst
The Indian Navy has made an unequivocal commitment to be fully 'Atmanirbhar' by 2047 when India will be celebrating 100th year of independence
December 6, 2022
G20: Prospects Beyond Summits
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
The presidency gives India a unique opportunity to steer the agenda, showcase its leadership acumen and brandish its rich cultural and archaeological heritage
December 2, 2022
Weaponisation of Winter
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
Russian missile and drone attacks on energy and other infrastructure means that large parts of Ukraine people are now living without light, water, or heating. This is becoming increasingly unbearable as the country begins to face temperatures below freezing.
December 1, 2022
Zero Covid and Maverick Xi Jinping
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
There has been some relaxation in the Covid restrictions but taking these as the weakness of the CCP or of Xi would be wrong
December 1, 2022
3D Printed Defence Works
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Indian Army is perhaps the first one to create permanent defences using 3D technology and has conducted successful trials
December 1, 2022
More Milestones in Space & Space Industry
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The successful launch of the Vikram-S rocket has opened up a whole range of options since low cost rockets using 3-D engines and the use of carbon fibre can be used for military applications as well. Moreover, small satellites also permit loading them with multiple functionalities. We are now on the anvil of rapid and tactical space launch capabilities.
December 1, 2022
Aditya-L1 Mission
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The scope of the mission has been expanded and it is now planned to be a comprehensive solar and space environment observatory to be placed at the L1 point
December 1, 2022
Turkey-Pakistan Defence Cooperation
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Turkey-Pakistan defence cooperation is getting stronger. During the recent two-day visit of Pakistan Prime Minister to Turkey, Sharif and Erdogan jointly inaugurated a corvette warship PNS 'Khyber' built by Turkey for the Pakistan Navy under a strategic cooperation project between the two countries
December 1, 2022
TTP Sheds Gloves
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Pakistan has been facing a serious security situation in its border provinces adjoining Afghanistan because the ‘Durand Line’ was never accepted by the Afghans. The situation has been aggravated because of the border fencing by Pakistan, which is not acceptable to the Afghan Taliban and the TTP.
November 18, 2022
Ukraine conflict and Paralysed Global politics
By Lt. General J.K. Sharma (Retd)
The G-20 summit offered a snapshot of a somewhat paralysed international system, ill-equipped to mobilise around solving major shared challenges
November 15, 2022
No cold war; Tensions may still flare
By Lt. General J.K. Sharma (Retd)
The meeting between President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the G20 summit may cool temperatures for now. But while Washington and Beijing can try to put guardrails on their relationship, sensitivities over Taiwan are high and the risk for misunderstanding acute.
November 14, 2022
Pakistan – No Postmortem
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The attempted assassination of Imran Khan followed by nationwide protests by the PTI has thrown Pakistan into more chaos. The economic situation remains grim, to which political turmoil is now added. On top is the internal security situation because of increasing attacks by the Baloch separatists and the large number of heavily armed cadres of TTP streaming into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
November 14, 2022
Canistered Loitering Munitions for Army
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Canister Launched Anti-Armour Loiter Ammunition (CALM) System is known as a drone that once fired can remain airborne for a period of time and after the target is sighted it can be guided to destroy the target with an explosive payload
November 14, 2022
New Interceptor Missile for BMD
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
On November 2, 2022, India successfully tested its new interceptor missile for Phase-II of its indigenous BMD system, which is capable of intercepting incoming long-range nuclear missiles as well as slow-moving aircraft
November 14, 2022
CPEC extension into Afghanistan
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Beijing has Pakistan in its pocket and good relations with the Afghan Taliban to whom it has promised help to rebuild Afghanistan. However, Chinese workers remain under threat in Pakistan, so what will happen in Afghanistan when the CPEC is extended to that country.
November 14, 2022
India-Armenia Defence Relations
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Taking into account the ancient ties with Armenia and its ongoing conflict with an aggressive Azerbaijan supported by Turkey and Pakistan, India would do well to meet all defence requirements of Armenia as requested by them.
November 14, 2022
Manik Engine Setback
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The test flight of the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) was unsuccessful because the Manik engine failed. This failure is a big setback for India's Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and Missile programme.
October 31, 2022
Prime Minister Modi lays foundation stone of C295 Aircraft Manufacturing Facility in Gujarat
By Ayushee Chaudhary
This facility, which will be a collaboration between Tata and Airbus, will be utilised for manufacturing C295 aircrafts for the Indian Air Force. This is the first project in which a military aircraft will be manufactured in India by a private company.
October 31, 2022
Make in India C295 Military Aircraft
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India had sealed the deal with Airbus to procure 56 x C295 transport aircraft for the IAF under a project that entails manufacturing of military transport aircraft in India for the first time by a private company
October 31, 2022
China Decries Exercise 'Yudh Abhyas'
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
China is opposing it by saying it is an interference in the bilateral boundary issue and a violation of agreements between New Delhi and Beijing that no military drill will be held near the Line of Actual Control
October 31, 2022
ARBEL AI-based Firing System
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Indian policy makers and the military have acknowledged AI as a key component of national security strategy and are focused on AI-based research
October 31, 2022
Extended Range BrahMos for IAF
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The range of the BrahMos missile has been increased already and with the advantage of being airborne at high altitudes, the missile can travel a longer distance and can hit targets at 800 kms and beyond
October 31, 2022
India-UK Defence Relations – The Sunak Factor
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
With signing of the FTA on the anvil, two-way trade between India and the UK should flourish under Sunak's premiership. India-UK collaboration in defence trade is being supported by a new export licensing arrangement intended for shortening delivery times for defence procurement.
October 31, 2022
Army Seeks Large Drone Induction
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Army is seeking 1,000s of surveillance copters to be operated in the Himalayas and provide a live feed to the battle commanders. All these UAVs and RPAVs will be sourced from Indian companies.
October 19, 2022
Prime Minister Inaugurates DefExpo 2022, Reiterates New India's Resolve
By Ayushee Chaudhary
During the inaugural ceremony, Prime Minister Modi launched Mission DefSpace, laid foundation stone for Deesa Airfield & released the 4th Positive Indigenisation List
October 15, 2022
America's Double Dance
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Recent moves by the Biden Administration indicate that Washington wants to boost Pakistan in order to keep India under check
October 15, 2022
India Hosting UN CTC Meet
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India is the Chair of the Counter Terrorism Committee (CTC) for the year 2022 and will host diplomats of the 15-nation UN body along with other member states for the special meeting in Mumbai and New Delhi
October 15, 2022
SMASH Anti-Drone Weapon Sight
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The SMASH 2000L/3000 is the lightest handheld operated fire control system using artificial intelligence, computer vision, and advanced algorithms making it an ideal hard-kill solution against drones and small UAS
October 15, 2022
GSLV Mk III Launch
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
With the GSLV Mk III launching 36 broadband satellites of OneWeb this month, ISRO and the NSIL are on a roll
October 15, 2022
Indigenous Armoured Vehicles
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Kalyani M4 is a Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicle, indigenously developed and manufactured by Bharat Forge Ltd. It offers unprecedented levels of security and protection to the occupants in case of high Kinetic Energy threats, like severe mine blasts and grenade attacks
October 15, 2022
Unmanned Armed Boats and UW Drones
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
China, Russia, France, the UK and the US all have considerable capabilities for seabed operations and underwater capabilities. Indian Navy does lack such capability which is urgently required, especially given China’s escalating incursions into the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
October 10, 2022
Touching the sky with glory for 9 decades
By Ayushee Chaudhary
With a theme of 'Transforming for the Future', the 90th Indian Air Force Day was celebrated outside the National Capital for the first time
October 7, 2022
"A squadron Strength of 42 is vital for a 24X7 Combat Air Patrol" – Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari
By Neetu Dhulia
On the momentous occasion of the Indian Air Force celebrating its 90th Anniversary, the Air Chief reaffirmed IAF's commitment to protect the nation's sovereignty and integrity at all costs
October 4, 2022
Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) 'Prachanda' marks its entry into IAF
By Ayushee Chaudhary
The Defence Minister formally inducted indigenously designed and developed LCH, uplifting the self-reliant defence industry.
October 3, 2022
Priorities for the newly appointed CDS
By Lt. General Abhay Krishna (Retd)
The Nation eagerly looks at General Anil Chauhan, the new CDS, for successfully taking forward the initiatives taken up by the Late General Bipin Rawat
October 1, 2022
America's L'affaire Pakistan
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Biden administration has unveiled a $450-million deal to modernise Pakistan’s F-16 fleet without informing India and without any concern this could harm America’s so-called strategic relations with India. Somehow Pakistan remains strategically important to the US administrations over India, no matter the proclamations by America.
October 1, 2022
Advances in Hypersonic
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The developments in Hypersonic technology no doubt would be potential force multiplier for the Indian Armed Forces when operational, given the expanding China threat
October 1, 2022
China's FH-901 and Russia's new EW System
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The increasing importance of unmanned platforms, loitering munitions and electronic warfare is more that apparent in the Ukraine conflict. India will need to build these capabilities speedily to cope with and win future conflicts.
October 1, 2022
Infrastructure Projects in Great Nicobar
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The vision is the overall development of Great Nicobar Island, with a diverse and robust economy based on maritime services and tourism amongst other economic drivers
October 1, 2022
Indigenous Loitering Munitions
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Loitering munitions have revolutionised the battlefield in recent years and more of these can be expected to fill up the airspace in future
September 29, 2022
Carl-Gustaf M4 to be 'Made in India'
By Neetu Dhulia
Saab to bring the latest in manufacturing techniques for Carl-Gustaf's production in India
September 24, 2022
Lawlessness in a Unipolar World
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
There is worrisome compromise of international institutions, agreements, treaties and arrangements that do not serve the domestic agenda of the US
September 19, 2022
India, France to meet China challenge together
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs Analyst
In view of the continuously evolving geo-politics particularly in the Indo-Pacific, Catherine Colonna and Jaishankar reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepen the India-France strategic partnership
September 14, 2022
Army Chief Visits Nepal
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
General Manoj Pande's visit to Nepal was largely ceremonial though it did provide an opportunity to review bilateral defence relations and explore new avenues of cooperation
September 14, 2022
Development of Tejas Mark-2 Approved
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
DRDO feels that the Tejas Mark-2 fighter aircraft would be in the category of the Rafale class aircraft in terms of avionics and capabilities but lighter in weight
September 14, 2022
CWG 2022 and ASI, Pune
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Medal winners from the Army have bagged 4 gold, 1 silver and 3 bronze medal in CWG 2022, which is a commendable feat considering that there were only 18 participants from the Army
September 14, 2022
Hiccups in Project 75(I)
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
It remains to be seen whether the foreign OEMs will be satisfied with whatever changes the MoD has made in the tender document and how many will respond by the December 2022 deadline
September 14, 2022
PP-15 Disengagement is No Loss to China
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Chinese side has pulled back northeast of PP-17A while the Indian troops have pulled back to PP-17. In between is the no-patrol zone which means that India troops can no more patrol up to PP-15 which was our forward PP in this sector.
September 14, 2022
Space Affairs
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
In India, developments in space affairs are occurring periodically at fast pace including more and more private sector involvement
September 2, 2022
INS Vikrant: India's indigenous, vast, & special warship commissioned
By Ayushee Chaudhary
Prime Minister Modi commissioned the first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, the largest ship ever built in the maritime history of India and houses state-of-the-art automation features
September 1, 2022
Taliban at Loggerheads with Pakistan
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Thousands of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) cadres are undergoing rigorous combat training and also undergoing sea training for naval combat in order to take on the Pakistani Navy. Pakistan-TTP war may break out in the near future and this time Pakistan will likely experience much more instability and violence than before.
September 1, 2022
Chinese Stealth and UW Technology
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
China's long-range heat-seeking radar boosts anti-stealth technology. It has also completed the conceptual design work for a small, low-cost nuclear reactor for use in swarming torpedoes that could cross the Pacific within a week.
September 1, 2022
Indigenous Light Tank – Zorawar
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
DRDO is working on a Light Tank named 'Zorawar', fitted with High Altitude Operable Power pack (Engine + Transmission) of 1,000hp and capable of firing multiple ammunition to meet the Army's requirement of light tanks
September 1, 2022
Western Regulars in Ukraine
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
It has become clear that the US and NATO are not only waging a proxy war but also a high-risk secret war against Russia in Ukraine. CIA, MI-6 operatives and Western Special Forces in the garb of mercenaries and civilians continue to operate inside Ukraine.
September 1, 2022
Loitering Munitions
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Loitering munitions are in a category of their own. They are more akin to a smart missile. Once airborne, the system is designed to “loiter” for an extended time. Loitering munitions are one-time-use weapons designed to find a target and crash into it, “kamikaze” style.
September 1, 2022
Exercise Vostok-2022
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
An Indian Army contingent comprising of troops from 7/8 Gorkha Rifles is participating in a multilateral strategic and command Exercise Vostok-2022 aimed at interaction and coordination amongst other participating military contingents and observers
August 29, 2022
What Type of Light Tank Does India Need?
By Lt. General J.K. Sharma (Retd)
There is no denying the need of Light Tank but is there prudence in going for a 25 tonne with similar firepower as T-90 and capable of floatation? It would compromise on protection and other basic fighting features, no matter how much you may load it with Artificial Intelligence (AI), surveillance drones and/or loitering munition.
August 27, 2022
Boeing fields Super Hornet as India's next carrier-based fighter
By Neetu Dhulia
Potential economic impact of $3.6 billion over 10 years to the Indian economy with the Boeing F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet as India's carrier-based fighter
August 26, 2022
Mighty 'Vikrant' ready to take to the waters
By Neetu Dhulia
Vikrant is an illustrious example in the Nation's quest for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make in India' Initiative
August 26, 2022
Battle for the skies over the seas
By Air Vice Marshal Sanjay Bhatnagar (Retd)
Boeing makes a strong case with their F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III for the Indian Navy's carrier deck based fighter programme
August 16, 2022
DefExpo-2022 date announcement sends a wave of relief
By Ayushee Chaudhary
The biennial global exhibition, DefExpo- India's flagship Land, Naval, and Homeland Security systems exhibition – will be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat between October 18 and 22, 2022.
August 16, 2022
India Arises @ 75
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
The gains since 1947 have been massive, keeping in mind that we have also evolved as a strong multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, vibrant and resilient democracy
August 15, 2022
Indo-Maldives Defence & Security Relations
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Close contact and coordination between India and Maldives in defence and security is vital for the peace and stability of the entire region in the backdrop of trans-national crime, terrorism and drug trafficking in the Indian Ocean
August 15, 2022
Commissioning of INS 'Vikrant'
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The successful delivery of the indigenous carrier is testimony to the dedicated efforts of a large number of stakeholders within the Indian Navy, shipyard, industry, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and MSMEs for over two decades
August 15, 2022
India's Hypersonic Cruise Missile
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India became the fourth country after the US, China and Russia to develop and test the hypersonic technology. With this successful test, India will be making its first hypersonic missile in the next five years.
August 15, 2022
AI Drone and Strategic Bomber
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is working on an AI-driven multi-role, advanced and long-endurance drone for strategic missions in high-altitude areas
August 15, 2022
Indo-US Military Jointness
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Bilateral military exercises and defence exchanges are an important facet of deepening bilateral defence cooperation between friendly countries
August 15, 2022
Indigenous Laser Guided ATGM
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
SAMHO, the all-indigenous laser guided anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) employs a tandem high explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead to defeat explosive reactive armour (ERA) protected armoured vehicles in ranges from 1.5 km to 5 km
August 10, 2022
The Choppy Waters of Taiwan Straits
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's stop in Taipei is the first time that a US House speaker has visited Taiwan in 25 years and has fueled US-China tensions
August 2, 2022
Chinese Muscle Flexing
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Chinese fighter jets, including J-11, have been flying close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) over past few weeks, in direct violation of the 10-km Confidence Building Measures (CBM) mutually agreed with India
August 2, 2022
Navy's Fighter – Rafale or F/A-18?
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Tests of the French Rafale and the American F/A-18 Super Hornet took place from late May to June at the Indian Navy's test site at Hansa Air Base in Goa
August 2, 2022
Meeting China's LAC 5G Challenge
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The need for provisioning of telecom connectivity with high-speed internet capability to the Armed Forces must be given high priority including forward deployments along the LAC because of China’s aggressive moves and the era of drones and missiles giving little reaction time
August 2, 2022
Joint Theatre Commands
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
There is no escaping the military logic of creating suitably constituted Integrated Theatre Commands and Functional Commands for the Armed Forces as a whole
August 2, 2022
AI Enabled ATV and QRFV
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Collaborative work done in the field of AI is being done by the three Services, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), iDEX start-ups and the private sector
August 2, 2022
Navy Gets MH-60R Helicopters
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The induction of MH-60Rs will significantly boost the integral Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capability and the capability to conduct a range of operations in all weather conditions in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The addition of MH-60R Seahawk helicopters will also help boost the combat power of the Indian Navy.
August 1, 2022
Defence Minister inaugurates the second edition of Ammo India
By Ayushee Chaudhary
Healthy mix of local endeavours & foreign collaboration is the bedrock of India's journey of self-reliance: Defence Minister
August 1, 2022
Self-sufficiency is a strategic imperative for India now: COAS
By Ayushee Chaudhary
Chief of the Army Staff, General Manoj Pande visited Ammo India 2022 for a special session.
July 19, 2022
Self-reliance is of Critical Importance
By SP's Correspondent
Prime Minister Modi addresses NIIO Seminar 'Swavlamban' and also unveils 'SPRINT Challenges' aimed at giving a boost to usage of indigenous technology in the Indian Navy
July 18, 2022
CAATSA – Relief India Deserved
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs Analyst
US administration had till now deliberately allowed to hang CAATSA sword over India's head since 2017 but Indian government continued to be defiant. The legislation was intended to punish Russia but India was becoming a collateral target by the US.
July 14, 2022
16th Corps Commander-level Talks in Ladakh
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
While our insistence may make China relent for the 16th or more rounds of talks, we are naïve not to acknowledge that there will be no more pull back of troops by China. China holds all the aces, so why would it pull back? In fact, China is using the talks to consolidate its positions in the intrusion areas.
July 14, 2022
China's 5G Along The LAC
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
China has rolled out a 5G network on their side of the LAC in Ladakh, which has created a problem in radio communications of the Indian Armed Forces deployed in the border areas
July 14, 2022
The Territorial Army
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
TA units were actively involved in military operations in 1962, 1965 and 1971. The Terriers have also participated in Operation 'Pawan' in Sri Lanka, Operation 'Rakshak' in Punjab and J&K, Operation 'Rhino' and Operation 'Bajrang' in the northeast.
July 14, 2022
The Race for Navy's Fighter Aircraft
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The French Rafale and the American F-18 are engaged in the process of operational demonstrations to the Indian Navy, preceding the all-important trials. The Navy will then have to decide what numbers are required in the interim period before the TEDBF is inducted.
July 14, 2022
High-speed Expendable Aerial Target
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
On June 29, 2022, the DRDO successfully tested an indigenously-designed High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) named 'Abhyas' from the Integrated Test Range (ITR). Programmed for a completely autonomous flight, Abhyas can be launched by the military anywhere using a laptop.
July 14, 2022
Safran Expands in India
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Safran inaugurated three new production sites in India and announced the construction of a new major facility by 2025. These announcements represent more than $200 million of investment, opening new job opportunities for Indians.
July 11, 2022
First ever AI in Defence symposium held
By Ayushee Chaudhary
The Defence Minister launched 75 Artificial Intelligence products/technologies during ‘AI in Defence’ symposium in New Delhi.
July 5, 2022
India's Third Aircraft Carrier
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India must take a call on the third aircraft carrier if we need to be counted as a regional power not only in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) but also in the Indo-Pacific
July 5, 2022
Maiden Flight of ALH-Dhruv (Wheeled Version)
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The prototype helicopter was built with 'Segmented Pre-Cone MRBs' and 'Pre-Cone MRH'. The two-segment MRBs and the pre-cone configuration have been developed to address the stringent stowage dimension requirement specified by the Indian Navy
July 5, 2022
Indigenous Stealth Drone
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The development of Remotely Piloted Strike Aircraft (RPSA) and its successful induction into the Indian Armed Forces will provide India with considerable air supremacy since the RPSA, with its small size, stealth capabilities...
July 5, 2022
American and British Somersaults
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
In October 2019, the US backed off from a proposal for collaboration on jet engine technology under the India-US Defence Trade and Technology Initiative (DTTI). Now the US has again offered to collaborate with India for critical jet engine technology.
July 5, 2022
Indigenous Loitering Munitions, UAS Drones, ATGM
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
These are all good developments which need quick follow up actions. 25 per cent of the domestic capital procurement budget (amounting to 21,149 crore) has been earmarked for acquisitions from the domestic private industry this year. This needs to be fully utilised with necessary prioritisation.
July 5, 2022
Indigenous Next Generation Corvettes – and more
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The DAC accorded AoN for procurement of the Next Generation Corvettes (NGCs) to be built at an estimated cost of 36,000 crore by an Indian shipyard and constructed based on new in-house design of the Indian Navy using latest technology of ship building
June 20, 2022
Defence Minister's Vietnam Visit
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Both India and Vietnam shared views on the significance of maintaining peace, stability, maritime and aviation security, safety and freedom in the East Sea, as well as settling disputes through peaceful measures according to global norms, UNCLOS, and need to reach an efficient Code of Conduct (COC) in the East Sea
June 20, 2022
Catch 22 in Talking to Maoists
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Maoists have caught on to the technicality of the Chhattisgarh Home Minister promising ‘unconditional’ talks and Chief Minister Baghel reiterating that Maoists should first declare allegiance to the Indian Constitution
June 20, 2022
Chinese Base in Cambodia
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The new secret Chinese military base in Cambodia ought to wake up America’s political class, including the US Navy brass, to what is fast becoming a global Chinese challenge
June 20, 2022
China's AI-Powered Drone-Ship and Super-Carrier
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The world's first AI-operated drone carrier Zhu Hai Yun is capable of launching surface and sub-surface drones that would be invaluable for data collection...
June 20, 2022
Pakistan Remains in FATF Grey List
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
FATF will now conduct an on-site visit to “check” that the reforms undertaken by Islamabad are “in place” and “can be sustained into the future”
June 20, 2022
Naval Ships 'Surat' and 'Udaygiri' Launched
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The 'Surat' and 'Udaygiri' warships have been designed in-house by the Directorate of Naval Design (DND) and built at the Mumbai-based MDL. In the coming days, India will not only cater to its needs in the arena of shipbuilding, but will also take care of the requirements of others.
June 17, 2022
India, Israel – New Vision
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs Analyst
As both nations marked 30 years of excellent ties, visit of the Israeli Defence Minister gave an opportunity to review the full range of India-Israel relations and reiterate their commitment to expanding cooperation for the security & prosperity of both nations
June 5, 2022
QUAD is Not another NATO
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
QUAD lacks any worthwhile muscular policy and the US will likely continue to sit on the fence and let others do the fighting
June 5, 2022
Border Infrastructure Management Authority
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Border Infrastructure Management Authority (BIMA) plan is reportedly being prepared for integrated infrastructure development considering that the people living along the LAC be considered as strategic assets
June 5, 2022
China’s Second Bridge on Pangong Tso
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The fact that China is constructing the second bridge simultaneously from both the north and south banks of Pangong Tso indicates the urgency that is being accorded to it by the PLA
June 5, 2022
Astra Mk-2 Missile
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Astra Mk-2, which uses dual-pulse solid rocket motor for extended reach and better kinematics during the kill phase, is likely to be tested shortly and will restore the air-to-air combat superiority of the IAF over the PAF
June 5, 2022
India-Japan Defence Collaboration
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Indo-Japanese defence relations have witnessed an upsurge in recent years which includes joint bi-lateral and multi-lateral exercises. The next 2+2 Indo-Japanese Foreign and Defence Ministerial Meeting is to be held in Japan at the earliest.
May 27, 2022
QUAD rattles China
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs Analyst
The Tokyo QUAD summit has set up an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) which has over a dozen partner countries. These partner countries are situated around China and have strong trade relations with China...
May 26, 2022
Pakistan Support to Taliban Backfires
By Lt. General J.K. Sharma (Retd)
Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, a militant group also known as the Pakistani Taliban or the TTP has launched more than 124 terrorist attacks since the Taliban returned to power in Pakistan (including suicide attacks) from bases in Afghanistan
May 23, 2022
The QUAD – Way Ahead
By Lt. General J.K. Sharma (Retd)
The QUAD must prove that it can be an effective body, both to demonstrate its utility to its own members and to show to the regional community that it is capable of solving regional problems
May 18, 2022
Defence Minister launches two indigenous frontline warships
By Ayushee Chaudhary
The warships namely 'Surat' and 'Udaygiri' were launched at Mazagon Docks Limited (MDL), Mumbai on May 17, 2022.
May 16, 2022
Boosting Indo-French Strategic Partnership
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Defence will likely continue as the cornerstone of the India-France Strategic Partnership, which has been further cemented through the recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron
May 16, 2022
The WMD Birds
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Chinese military and government agencies had been using Dove drones and related devices in recent years. Possibly, these drones are also augmented as assassination weapons with built-in face recognition software, akin to the US. These drones pose a new angle to terrorism and assassinations, especially if launched in swarms.
May 16, 2022
Offsets and Strategic Partnerships
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The offset clause in Inter-Government Agreements (IGA) was removed pursuant a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) tabled in Parliament, which said several offset contracts built into multiple defence deals had failed to bring in high-end military technology into the country
May 16, 2022
Spike ATGMs and Sig Sauer Rifles
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Army and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have both begun to induct ATGMs. The Army is inducting Spike LR2 launchers and missiles, while the IAF is integrating its Russian-origin Mi-17V5 helicopters with Spike NLOS (nonline of sight) missiles
May 16, 2022
ATAGS User Trials Completed
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The user trials this summer have just been successfully completed at the Pokhran field firing ranges. Reliability of both the guns was proven by firing multiple rounds in various, including bursts, intense and sustained modes.
May 16, 2022
Pakistan's Proxy War Continues
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Pakistan’s proxy war against India will continue under their new Prime Minister with fresh impetus from Pakistan’s DG ISI Lt General Nadeem Anjum. With Pakistan having an inexhaustible supply of terrorists, it is for India to continue in the defensive mode or transport the proxy war into Pakistani territory.
May 7, 2022
Indian Air Force should become an 'Aerospace Force' —Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister
By Neetu Dhulia
The Defence Minister added that to protect our assets from space-guided attacks, IAF should operate on technology, developing expertise and human resource management
May 7, 2022
India and France – next phase of strategic partnership
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs Analyst
Both sides agreed to find creative ways for France's deeper involvement in the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' efforts in advanced defence technology, manufacturing and exports, through increased industry to industry partnerships
May 7, 2022
Reviving Indo-German defence cooperation
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs Analyst
Both India and Germany are actively seeking to enhance research, co-development and co-production activities bilaterally, under European Union and with other partners, for enhancing high-technology trade, including defence goods
May 7, 2022
India-NORDIC summit - Major Diplomatic gain
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs Analyst
The five Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and Denmark) as a group have a special place in Europe and bringing them together on a single platform with India displays India's diplomatic clout in the region
May 5, 2022
De-conflicting Eastern Ladakh is Passé
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
We may continue military-to-military talks but any progress is unlikely unless China wants and we agree to shift our positions more west by couple of kilometres, calling them no-patrol-zones
May 5, 2022
Beyond The Moskva Sinking
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The threat to naval platforms comes primarily from aircraft and torpedoes but technological advancements in surveillance capabilities, that are networked with missiles based on air, land, and sea platforms, have certainly increased the vulnerability of surface naval assets
May 5, 2022
Of Lasers and UAVs
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
There are good developments but the need is of speed, given the technological developments globally, particularly in China
May 5, 2022
India-UK Defence Relations
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated their commitment to boost the defence and security cooperation under the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and enhance engagements in support of a free, open and secure Indo-Pacific
May 5, 2022
Drone Making in India
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The government has announced easing of rules for registration and operation of drones in the country, as also the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme worth 120 crore to boost indigenous manufacturing of drones
May 5, 2022
Toxin Hand of Friendship
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
There was speculation about a possible change in stand of the new Sharif-governed Pakistan towards India. However, the fact that he was chosen for the post of Prime Minister by Pakistan’s Army Chief General Bajwa, should put an end to speculation what India-Pakistan relations will be under Sharif.
May 2, 2022
Synergy, indigenisation, operational preparedness: COAS General Manoj Pande
By Ayushee Chaudhary
On assuming the appointment of the Chief of the Army Staff, General Manoj Pande was presented with a Guard of Honour at South Block on May 1, 2022.
April 28, 2022
Indian defence upgrading with Israeli ATGMs
By Staff Correspondent
The Indian Army and IAF are inducting advanced Israeli anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) with longer range and greater armour-penetration capabilities.
April 18, 2022
India-US partnership to challenge China
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs Analyst
Prime Minister Modi held a virtual Summit with President Biden on April 11, 2022. With Indo-Pacific in mind and to effectively meet the China challenge, the US administration needs to keep India in good humour. A strong US-Indian partnership is a critical building block in a more resilient regional security architecture.
April 16, 2022
Fourth Indo-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The 2+2 Dialogue was broad based with in-person meetings between the respective Defence Ministers and Foreign Ministers of both countries, preceded by a virtual summit between PM Modi and President Biden
April 16, 2022
Tour of Duty in Army
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Why would the youth like to join as a soldier under Tour of Duty (ToD) with uncertain future? Have we considered the dangers of youth well versed in the use of firearms let loose in the society? A much thorough analysis is needed for the ToD scheme to be enforced on the Armed Forces.
April 16, 2022
Canada Mining Gold in Balochistan
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Nearly $10 billion shall be invested in Balochistan, including $1 billion that shall be invested in social upliftment projects such as roads, schools and hospitals. The Gold and Copper mining project shall make Balochistan the largest recipient of foreign direct investment in Pakistan.
April 16, 2022
Border Laxity is Dangerous
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The original deadline to complete the entire stretch of around 1,300 km roads to be constructed along the Indo-Nepal border was by 2016 at a cost of 3,900 crore. However, after a lapse of 12 years, only 29 per cent of the roads are completed.
April 16, 2022
Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Serial Production Cleared
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
This helicopter is equipped with all-weather combat capability to support the ground forces and would be a potent platform to meet the operational requirements of Indian Air Force & Indian Army
April 16, 2022
Made in India Advances
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Privatisation is the way for India’s defence industry to grow as we have more than enough potential in the private sector
April 15, 2022
India-US reaffirm defence partnership
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs Analyst
The visit of Rajnath Singh to USA for the 2+2 dialogue provided an opportunity to both sides to extensively review the entire gamut of bilateral defence cooperation
April 8, 2022
Forging the future with a Wearable Robot
By Neetu Dhulia
Bringing the iron man closer to home, Gavin Barnes, the lead engineer for Lockheed Martin's exoskeleton technologies program, who was in Delhi recently demonstrated its strength to go the distance.
April 6, 2022
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Launches Spring Offensive
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
TTP’s aim is to eventually overthrow the Pakistani government, take control, abrogate the Constitution and impose Sharia Law
April 6, 2022
Military Satellites
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Currently, India has only two dedicated military satellites - the GSAT-7 (Rukmini) and GSAT-7A (Angry Bird) used by the Indian Navy and Air Force respectively. The GSAT-7B satellite would help the Indian Army enhance its surveillance in border areas.
April 6, 2022
Boost to India-Maldives Relations
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Visit of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is testimony to the importance that India attaches to its close and friendly relations with the Maldives
April 6, 2022
ISIS Threat to India
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
A recent UN Report raises serious concerns over ISIS's continued attempts to revive itself in its core zone as well as expanding and strengthening its affiliates in several countries of Asia and Africa
April 6, 2022
Airborne Exercises along Northern Borders
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Amid the heightened tensions with China, along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the Indian Army conducted airborne exercises to validate rapid response capabilities and seamless integration
April 6, 2022
AMCA Development Begins
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The advanced stealth aircraft will be a multirole fighter capable of carrying out air superiority, ground strike, suppression of enemy air defences and electronic warfare missions. The IAF is planning for two squadron of AMCA Mark 1 and five squadron of Mark 2 variant.
March 21, 2022
Ukraine Crisis Could Trigger Cascading Risks Globally
By Lt. General J.K. Sharma (Retd)
The global spikes in energy and food prices resulting from these supply chain disruptions will see many countries struggle with rising food and energy insecurity as well as increased inequality
March 16, 2022
Ukraine Conflict is America Contrived
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
There is no prospect of peace because the US does not want it. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is an American puppet playing proxy to the US, and has no compunctions about the destruction of his country.
March 16, 2022
Darker Clouds Over Pakistan
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The resurgence of IS-K in Pakistan is bad news for Pakistan while the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and other outfits are targeting the Pakistani security establishment and their supporters
March 16, 2022
15th India-China Talks in Ladakh
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
During the 15th round of talks, that lasted for around 13 hours, the Indian side pushed China for the resolution of remaining friction points in Ladakh but there was no breakthrough
March 16, 2022
US Assistance During Aggression
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The manner in which the US propped up Ukraine, forced Russia to invade it and is now only pumping arms and mercenaries into Ukraine has blown the aura of support that the US had built around it
March 16, 2022
Atmanirbhar in Defence
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
“The biggest lesson is that we have to be ready to fight future wars with indigenous weapons and the steps towards Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence should be taken more urgently” —General Manoj Mukund Naravane, Chief of the Army Staff
March 14, 2022
Foreign Fighters in Ukraine: A Doomsday Scenario
By Lt. General J.K. Sharma (Retd)
Foreigners are not necessarily good for the very people they seek to defend. It has been amply proven that when foreign fighters deploy, violence against locals goes up.
March 7, 2022
The Russia-Ukraine War – A Maritime Perspective
By Vice Admiral A.K. Chawla (Retd)
The warm waters of the Black Sea have been critical to Russia since the 17th century, as they have provided year-long access to ice-free waters and direct access to the Mediterranean and through that, to the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
March 7, 2022
Sanctions against Russia has wider ramifications
By Lt. General J.K. Sharma (Retd)
Although economic sanctions are widely used, their effectiveness is often debated. For now, Western governments are putting a higher priority on their support for Ukraine but soon they will need to weigh on how much pain they are prepared to inflict on their own people.
March 7, 2022
Russia Battles Ukraine for Control of the Skies
By Air Vice Marshal Sanjay Bhatnagar (Retd)
Ukranian Air Force is vastly outnumbered by Russian Air Force in terms of numbers and firepower. However, the employment of air power in context of the Russian Air Force has been highly intriguing so far.
February 28, 2022
MILAN-2022 and the Indo-Pacific
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
MILAN is a biennial multilateral exercise that has grown progressively in magnitude and this year will witness more than 40 countries sending their warships/high-level delegations
February 28, 2022
China's Stealth Bomber and Stealth Fighter
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
China has been developing an advanced strategic bomber Xian H-20 with a range up to 8,000 km. It is developed according to the aerodynamic design “flying wing” with the use of stealth technologies.
February 28, 2022
Lasers in Defence
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Recent advances in ultra-high-power lasers and laser weapons systems have shown the enormous potential of laser technology to revolutionise 21st century warfare
February 28, 2022
Chinese Missile Repair Base in Bangladesh
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
It is presumed that the maintenance and overhaul facility being set up will double up as a production assembly line of the FM-90 air defence missile system and its advanced variants in future
February 28, 2022
Pakistani Duping FATF
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Pakistan is currently on the FATF 'Grey List' but needs to be placed on the 'Black List' having duped the FATF all these years; terrorism and terror financing continuing though front organisations and changing names of terror outfits.
February 28, 2022
China Backstabs Nepal
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
In 2020, reports began emerging that China was encroaching into Nepal by removing boundary pillars and constructing buildings despite the Nepal-China border having been ratified since 1960 and boundary pillars constructed all along
February 25, 2022
Indian Dilemma Over the Russia – Ukraine Crisis
By Lt. General Dushyant Singh (Retd)
India has become closer to the US and the West in the recent past but it also enjoys traditionally a good relation with Russia
February 25, 2022
Europe on the edge: Russia attacks Ukraine
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)
On the international political front, Russia is facing condemnation from Western powers over its actions in Ukraine with the European Union vowing to hold Moscow accountable for the military operation
February 21, 2022
National Maritime Security Coordinator
By Lt. General Naresh Chand (Retd)
The proposal of the post creation was cleared by the Cabinet Committee on Security during 2021, in order to strengthen the maritime security and ensuring cohesion among various key stakeholders
February 12, 2022
Border Villages and National Security
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Under the Vibrant Village Programme (VVP), villages near the LAC in Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal are to be developed. How many and where will they come up, given the aggressive posture of PLA, empowered by China’s New Border Law plus road connectivity?
February 12, 2022
Smarticle Robots - and more
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Smarticle research has the potential to make robots capable of changing their shapes, modalities and functions
February 12, 2022
Quantum Communications
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Quantum technology is evolving quickly and no doubt will have a significant impact not only on warfare but also in terms of national security. However, experts are still not certain what exactly this impact will be!
February 12, 2022
50 JF-17 Jet Fighters for Pakistan
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is procuring these fighter jets jointly built with China to replace old aircraft and upgrade capability against India's missile defence system
February 12, 2022
Boost to Space Programme
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Department of Space (DOS) has been allocated 13,700 crore for the FY 2022-23. The jump in the budgetary allocation to DOS is because of the planned launch of the first Gaganyaan space mission this year, plus the planned launch of Aditya L1 to the Sun, besides others
February 12, 2022
Comforting from the Cold
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The government could consider providing onboard heating and ventilation system in Cheetah and Chetak helicopters as well – same as being done for the Light Utility Helicopters (LUH)
February 2, 2022
Defence Budget Allocation 2022-2023
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Defence Budget 2022-23 has been increased to 5.25 lakh crore for 2022-23 from the previous FY allocation of 4.78 lakh crore with a major push on ensuring self-reliance in manufacturing of military platforms
February 2, 2022
China's Mechanical Yak and More
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) may use the Mechanical Yak to bring supplies of munitions and food to plateaus, mountains, deserts and forests where standard vehicles have difficulty crossing
February 2, 2022
SPARSH - Bane of Vulnerable Segment?
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
SPARSH will create unending problems for the pensioners, widows and disabled veterans, and as such, should have been discussed with veterans before commencing its implementation
February 2, 2022
Learning Ancient Indian Statecraft
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Our ancient texts have universal applicability and drawing the right lessons would help us not only in strengthening our cultural values but also in building credible national security architecture
February 2, 2022
The Indigenous Rifle Saga
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The foot soldier is generally forgotten in the race of big-ticket weapon systems
February 2, 2022
China-Pakistan Space Cooperation
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Earlier this year, China announced plans to boost space cooperation with Pakistan, including the development of a space centre and launching of more Pakistani satellites
January 29, 2022
Look Beyond Traditional Contact Warfare
By Lt. General Abhay Krishna (Retd)
Are we prepared today to foil a cyber-attack on our Railway Network, Banking System or Power Grid? The nature of cyber-attacks is such that it is almost always difficult to pinpoint the source of the attack, giving perpetrating nation-states plausible deniability.
January 27, 2022
The grandeur of Republic Day 2022
By Ayushee Chaudhary
Over seven decades of being a Republic; India showcases its defence, cultural, and developmental highlights around the theme of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’
January 24, 2022
Republic Day Parade – 2022: A journey through Indian Army's uniform & weaponry evolution
By Ayushee Chaudhary
16 marching contingents, 17 military bands and 25 tableaux to mark the nation's 75th year of independence at this Republic Day.
January 21, 2022
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems has secured a major deal
By Ayushee Chaudhary
Israel signed the €3 billion ThyssenKrupp submarine deal, for three new submarines from the series of Dakar-class submarines.
January 15, 2022
Defence Budget 2022-23
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The crux of a defence budget should be to systematically improve the military's capability to meet future threats in keeping with the changing battlefield environments in the 'shortest possible period'
January 15, 2022
14th Corps Commander-level Talks
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The 14th round India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting was held at Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Chinese side on January 12, 2022 with representatives from the defence and foreign affairs establishments of both sides present at the meeting
January 15, 2022
Army's Quantum Lab and AI Centre
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Indian Army has recently established a Quantum Laboratory, with supports from the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) and an AI Centre at the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow in Madhya Pradesh to spearhead research and training in these key emerging fields
January 15, 2022
Pakistan Army Insults Own Uniform
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Pakistani army continue to disown and refuse to take back the bodies of the killed infiltrators identified as Pakistani nationals
January 15, 2022
The Railgun
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The railgun is a linear motor, typically designed as a weapon which uses electromagnetic force to launch high velocity projectiles that do not contain explosives but rely on the projectile's mass, high speed and kinetic energy to inflict damage
January 15, 2022
BrahMos Exports Get Going
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Negotiations for BrahMos between India and the Philippines had been going on for the last few years but the obvious roadblock was Manila’s budgetary constraints
January 14, 2022
“We are resolved to show “Zero Tolerance’ to terror”
By Neetu Dhulia
India will “come out victorious” in case of war with China, war stays only as an “instrument of last resort” —General M.M. Naravane said during press conference ahead of Army Day celebrations on a January 15th.
January 11, 2022
Rafale maritime fighter displays ski-jump capability
By Ayushee Chaudhary
The marine version of the French fighter aircraft demonstrated the ability to operate from Indian Navy’s aircraft carrier Vikrant which has recently set out for its crucial third set of sea trials.
January 11, 2022
Indian naval diplomacy at it's zenith
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs Analyst
From tiny Maldives and Sri Lanka to ASEAN members besides African, Gulf and European powers to giant US Navy, Indian navy interacted with most of the friendly naval powers in the Indo-pacific maritime region in recent months, which the strategic community must take note of.
January 3, 2022
Taliban Threaten Pakistan
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Afghan Taliban Intelligence Chief of Eastern Nangarhar province has warned Pakistani soldiers saying, "If you violate the boundary line, be ready for war with us. We love fighting you more than the Jews. We still have a lot of work to do."
January 3, 2022
Samudrayan and Indigenous AERV
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
First unmanned trial of MATSYA 6000 and the induction of the first set of indigenously developed next-generation Armoured Engineer Reconnaissance Vehicle (AERV) will contribute immensely to Atmanirbhar Bharat
January 3, 2022
Agni-P, Pralay and SMART Tested
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
With the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) massed up along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) for possible conflict, India has conducted multiple tests of strategic and tactical strike weapons as a signal to China
January 3, 2022
MArG 155–BR, ATAGS and Dhanush
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Modernisation plan of the Indian Army to procure indigenous 3,000-3,600 howitzers by 2025-27 as part of the Field Artillery Rationalisation Programme (FARP) has run into problems
January 3, 2022
ISRO-OPPO Deal Endangers Data Security
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The ISRO-OPPO deal includes exchange of technical information of the NavIC messaging service so as to build rapid, ready-to-use, end-to-end application-specific solutions by integrating the messaging service with the mobile handset platforms
January 3, 2022
Sino-Indian New Year Handshake
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The gesture is supposed to cool down tensions before the 14th round of Corps Commander-level talks in Eastern Ladakh
December 21, 2021
Florence Parly in India: Eyes on Rafales and Scorpenes
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs Analyst
France has emerged as a major supplier of critical weapon platforms like Fighter planes and Submarines along with powerful short range missiles and has been India's fellow in taking care of India's concerns in international forum
December 13, 2021
Indo-Russian Defence Cooperation
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The friendship between India and Russian has stood the test of times and through difficult situations. Both have now signed a programme of cooperation in the field of defence for the next ten years (2021-2031).
December 13, 2021
Debauch Politicians with Pakistani Souls
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The ilk of Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and other separatists know that talks with Pakistan to stop terrorism in J&K are useless because terrorism is the main forte of the Pakistani military and confrontation with India helps them retain their stranglehold over Pakistan
December 13, 2021
SCO Cyber Security Seminar
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
This was the second time India was hosting such a cyber security seminar and first after it took over the Chair of SCO Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure (RATS) Council
December 13, 2021
UGVs for Army
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Indian Army Design Bureau (ADB) had sought tailor-made technology for the Army for inducting tactical UGVs for close quarters surveillance and combat
December 13, 2021
VL-SRSAM and Pinaka-ER Tested
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The VL-SRSAM, based on Astra Mark-1 air-to-air missile, is a quick reaction surface-to-air missile which has a maximum speed of Mach 4-5 and was conceived for area and point defence to protect naval platforms
December 13, 2021
ISRO Focus on Make-in-Space
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Make-in-Space concepts, quantum communications and advance radars are the technologies ISRO is focusing on as part of the plan to prepare India for the future
December 9, 2021
India-Russia: Defence to get boost
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic affairs Analyst
The Putin-Modi hug in New Delhi, displayed the bonhomie that continue to exist between Indian and Russian leadership despite vastly changed geo-political equations.
December 4, 2021
New 10-year Capability Development Plan in the works: Navy Chief
By SP's Correspondent
Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar announced on December 3 that a 10-year Integrated Capability Development Plan (ICDP) is in the works under the auspices of the newly-raised Department of Military Affairs to prioritise military procurements.
December 3, 2021
MoD Revises its Import Ban Decision
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic affairs Analyst
In case the domestic industry is unable to supply equipment urgently needed by the armed forces, in the stipulated time frame, or quantity or where there are any other technical issues, specific cases of imports could be taken up to meet immediate requirement
December 2, 2021
Tibetan Recruitment in PLA
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
China has launched a compulsory recruitment drive for Tibetans in the Chumbi Valley, between Sikkim and Bhutan and some other areas, so that each Tibetan household has to compulsorily provide one youth for recruitment in the PLA
December 2, 2021
Weapons by Private Firms
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Home Ministry held discussions with some 17 private companies for manufacture of arms. It is known that a number of Indian private companies are into defence manufacturing.
December 2, 2021
Exploiting the Kartarpur Corridor
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Kartarpur Sahib Gurudwara, final resting place of Guru Nank Dev, situated on the banks of Ravi River in Pakistan, is 120 kms from Lahore and 3-4 km from the Indo-Pak border, and is most sacred to the Sikhs
December 2, 2021
Indigenous LCH, Drones and EW Suit
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking on the occasion of 'Rashtra Raksha Samarpan Parv' said, “For a long time, we were a nation that was a weapons and defence equipment buyer. Today the mantra is 'Make in India, Make for the World'.”
December 2, 2021
China Weaponising Space
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
China has made significant progress in developing anti-ballistic missiles (ABM) which like ASATs can also be used to target other nation’s intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and military satellites.
December 2, 2021
Recent Terror Attacks
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Both China-Pakistan are arming and supporting multiple terrorist groups in India. China has been supporting and arming insurgents in India both in the northeast and in the Maoists belt. Pakistan has been trying to destabilise Punjab for past several years.
November 22, 2021
Subtle message to China – INS Visakhapatnam
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic affairs Analyst
With the changing power dynamics in the Indian Ocean Region, INS Visakhapatnam will augment the Indian Navy’s mobility, reach and flexibility towards accomplishment of its tasks and goals
November 18, 2021
Saab unleashes aggressive offers of Gripen for India
By Vishal Thapar
Price war unleashed ahead of MRFA competition, pitting Euro 125 million Gripen against Euro 216 million Rafale
November 17, 2021
IAF orders HAMMER smart bomb kit for LCA fleet
By Vishal Thapar
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is reported to have ordered an unspecified number of HAMMER ground attack precision guided munitions (PGM) for integration with the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas.
November 14, 2021
Arriving S-400 Missile System
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
S-400 can fire three types of missiles and can also detect and destroy incoming medium range ballistic missiles. The S-400 was developed to defend against missiles and aircraft of all types, including stealth.
November 14, 2021
Boosting Army's Air Defence Capability
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has lauded the joint efforts of multiple agencies in developing, what he termed, one of the best state-of-the-art missile systems in the world that will prove to be a game changer in the air defence capabilities of Indian armed forces
November 14, 2021
Indian Stealth Fighter
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
AMCA is an indigenous stealth fighter programme to develop fifth generation aircraft for the IAF and the Indian Navy (IN) which is also to include certain sixth generation technologies
November 14, 2021
Agni V and LRB Tested
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Agni-V marks, through its use of a canister-launched missile, a shift in India's missile deployment approach as the warheads for such missiles would have to be mated before the missile is sealed into its canister. This would indicate that India would be keeping a proportion of its nuclear missiles in fully operational configuration.
November 14, 2021
Is China Readying for a Limited War?
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
China is hardening its force posture including in Eastern Ladakh; demonstrated by the series of operational and tactical measures it is continuing to take. This is hardly to only intimidate India.
November 14, 2021
Boosting Naval Power
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Indian Navy hopes to raise its warships strength from the current 140 to 175 by 2027 which may look ambitious but give the government focus should be feasible
November 10, 2021
Defence Minister asks forces to be ready at short notice on “volatile” border
By Vishal Thapar
IAF top brass brainstorm swift response amidst continuing stand-off with China
November 10, 2021
Vice Admiral Hari Kumar named new Navy Chief
By Vishal Thapar
Navigation of key procurements for naval modernisation to be high on agenda
November 2, 2021
China-Turkey Arming Pakistan
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
A China-Pakistan-Turkey triad will be adverse for India both in the conventional and sub-conventional spheres, given that China-Pakistan and Turkey-Pakistan have already been collaborating at the sub-conventional level.
November 2, 2021
China's Nuclear FOBS
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
According to reports, China undertook not one but two FOBS tests this summer. The FOBS has implications for nations in China's crosshairs particularly for Taiwan since there is no defence against such a weapon presently.
November 2, 2021
New Russian Autonomous Underwater Drones
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Autonomous Unmanned Vehicles (AUVs) can be used for underwater survey missions such as detecting and mapping submerged wrecks, rocks, and obstructions that can be a hazard to navigation for commercial and recreational vessels
November 2, 2021
China's Anti-Stealth Radar
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The radar was touted to be revolutionary technology which is a significant addition to the People's Liberation Army (PLA) anti-stealth capabilities and is seen as a major challenge for America's highly advanced F-35 and F-22 fighter jets
November 2, 2021
New Army Aviation Brigade
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The function of the new army aviation brigade is largely for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) activities but it can support the Army for other tasks...
November 2, 2021
All Weather Road to Tawang
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Under construction at an altitude of 13,500 feet with latest Austrian technology and outlay of over 7,000 crore the Sela Tunnel is an engineering marvel.
November 2, 2021
India scraps programme to buy 13 BAE Mk-45 naval guns, commits itself to HAL's Light Utility Helicopters
By Vishal Thapar
Decisions aimed to boost Make in India agenda as part of approvals for acquisitions worth $1.1 Billion
October 29, 2021
Talwar class follow-on frigates for Indian Navy on track with launch of first of two ordered for $950 million
By Vishal Thapar
Under construction warship named Tushil, Russia resolves to meet 2022 delivery deadline
October 28, 2021
India test fires Agni-5 ICBM to signal growing maturity of nukes
By Vishal Thapar
Work on credible minimum deterrence on track with operationalisation of most potent missile
October 28, 2021
India determined to protect its maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific: Rajnath Singh
By Vishal Thapar
Under the shadow of Chinese belligerence, Defence Minister seeks convergence of interests to face challenges
October 27, 2021
Ruckus About AUKUS
By Vice Admiral Shekhar Sinha (Retd)
AUKUS is a military alliance in which sensitive technology will be transferred by the US to Australia which has the potential of tilting the strategic balance in the region
October 16, 2021
Indian Space Association (ISpA) Launched
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
ISpA will undertake policy advocacy and engage with all stakeholders in the Indian Space domain. This will include the government and its agencies, to make India self-reliant, technologically advanced and a leading player in the space arena.
October 16, 2021
ISTAR Programme and EWA
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India is working on the Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition & Reconnaissance (ISTAR) programme with the US under the India-US Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI)
October 16, 2021
Minority Killings in Kashmir Valley
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
It may appear that the above minority killings in the Valley are in response to signs of normalisation returning and hindering government plans to return Kashmiri Pandits to J&K
October 16, 2021
Second Phase Malabar 2021
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The second phase of Malabar 2021 exercise is reflective of the commitment of the participating countries to support a free, open, inclusive Indo-Pacific as well as a rules-based international order
October 16, 2021
Deep Sea - Lurking Danger
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) are already proliferating and as they grow in size and scope, they will add more complex and capable sonar, AI brains, communications links, and other technologies that will allow them to better monitor enemy submarine movements and attack them when required
October 16, 2021
13th India-China Military Talks
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
During the meeting, the Indian side made constructive suggestions for resolving the remaining areas but the Chinese side was not agreeable and also could not provide any forward-looking proposals. The meeting thus did not result in resolution of the remaining areas.
October 8, 2021
IAF sharp focusses on threat from China
By Vishal Thapar
Show of strength on 89th Air Force Day
October 6, 2021
QUAD Leaders Summit and AUKUS
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
QUAD can actually be as powerful as AUKUS or even more, in case the capabilities of all members is built up suitably, under the pledge of sharing critical and futuristic technologies
October 6, 2021
Rocket Force and Theatre Commands
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
A committee was constituted that includes Vice Chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Force, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff and representatives of other ministries and departments, to resolve internal differences of Armed Forces, consult external stake holders like the MHA and MoF and look into the structure, composition, nomenclature and reporting channels of the proposed tri-Service commands
October 6, 2021
Mirage 2000, Su-30 and More
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The new acquisitions are also geared towards developing indigenous supply chains for spare parts and engines. This will empower original equipment spares to be 'Made in India', which in turn should help counter any possible shortage of spares
October 6, 2021
Simulators for Armed Forces
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The policy document lays emphasis on indigenous design and development as well as outsourcing of operation and maintenance of simulators to the Indian companies
October 6, 2021
Prime Minister Modi Meets Global CEOs
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The excellent initiative taken by the Prime Minister in meeting with the CEOs of global firms will help improve the technological prowess of India, improve the economy, contribute towards Atmanirbhar Bharat and open up more employment opportunities
October 6, 2021
More Arjun Main Battle Tanks
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Infused with 72 new features and more indigenous content from the earlier variant, the Arjun Mk-1A is expected to provide effortless mobility in all terrains, besides precise target engagement during day and night
October 5, 2021
IAF will not be able to get authorised fighter strength of 42 squadrons: Air Chief
By Vishal Thapar
Best case scenario is 35 fighter squadrons after 15 years
September 24, 2021
India signs landmark $2.8 billion deal with Airbus for 56 C295 airlifters
By Vishal Thapar
Stage set for manufacture of aircraft in private sector for the first time by Airbus-Tata consortium
September 16, 2021
India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Both India and Australia agreed to work jointly to realise full potential of the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP).
September 16, 2021
Minesweeping Criticality
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Though the deal was supposed to be closed in 2016 but discussions on technology transfer (ToT) reportedly caused delays
September 16, 2021
Forces Arming for Drone Warfare
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
All the three services of the Indian Armed Forces are moving ahead speedily for the acquisition of Drones and Anti-Drone technologies, mostly indigenous systems that are developed by Indian companies
September 16, 2021
Landing Platform Docks
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
After a lapse of over a decade, MoD now has again revived the project to indigenously build 4 x LPDs for the Indian Navy
September 16, 2021
Powering the Skies
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Various developments on the military aviation front augurs well for the capability development of the Indian Air Force as they scurry to augment their resources in the skies
September 16, 2021
Afghanistan - Terror Renaissance
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Taliban's interim government includes some 14 UN-designated terrorists. Out of the 98 US-designated terrorist organisations globally, 20 are located in Afghanistan-Pakistan region - 13 in Afghanistan and seven in Pakistan.
September 6, 2021
Decoding the Taliban Puzzle
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
There is ample proof of Pakistani regulars and Mujahids fighting alongside Taliban in covert mode, with Pakistani officers even leading Taliban columns. The Taliban were raised in Peshawar, not in Kandahar as believed.
September 6, 2021
Coming - 70,000 AK-203 Rifles
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The contract for these 70,000 was signed between the MoD and Russian representatives, in the presence of officials from Indo-Russia Rifles Pvt Ltd. These rifles are expected to begin arriving in the country from November this year.
September 6, 2021
Vikrant's Light Signaling System
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Indian Navy personnel have been trained by Aerosvet's engineers in installation of light signaling system on INS Vikrant
September 6, 2021
China's Kabul Diplomacy
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Chinese Ambassador to Afghanistan lost no time in opening diplomatic dialogue with the Taliban, indirectly signaling China's recognition of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan
September 6, 2021
Developments in Aviation Sector
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Indian Government is planning to invest $1.83 billion for development of airport infrastructure along with aviation navigation services by 2026.
September 6, 2021
Light Drone Interceptor
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The terrorist threat to India has gone up with the Taliban taking control of Afghanistan. The possibility of terrorists using drones has certainly gone up, as is the possibility of CBRN attacks.
August 21, 2021
Geopolitical Shifts Could Unfold Post T-Afghanistan
By Vice Admiral Shekhar Sinha (Retd)
China is entering this space created by the withdrawal of US troops. It will like to swiftly maneuver in order to gain significant advantage towards solidifying its continental strategy driven by BRI.
August 19, 2021
Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)
Although Pakistan plays a major role in Afghanistan in practically all segments, yet Afghanistan would not like to be seen as a mere crony of Pakistan.
August 15, 2021
Army's Contribution in Olympics
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Army has always contributed sportsmen at national and international sports events. For the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, 12 Indian Army personnel formed part of the Indian contingent.
August 15, 2021
Indian Fuselage for Apache Helicopters
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The production of the 100th fuselage for Apache helicopters has been accomplished by TABL within three years of the facility being established at Hyderabad
August 15, 2021
Seventh War Olympics
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The competition fosters military to military cooperation while building upon the best practices of participating nations.
August 15, 2021
US Superpower Image Cracks
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
With the pull-out from Afghanistan, the superpower image of the US has taken a severe hit and that too at a time when Washington may have to deal with China and Russia collectively
August 15, 2021
Maritime Security to The Fore
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
With increasing maritime threats, India is all set to establish a National Maritime Security Coordinator (NSMC). The NSMC will interface between the civilian and military maritime domain with the objective of enhancing security architecture and energy security of India.
August 15, 2021
K9 Vajra Mountain Trials Successful
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
According to sources in the defence and security establishment, trials of 3 x K9 Vajra which were sent to Ladakh earlier this year have been successful and because it is tracked, the movement in the mountains becomes easier so the system can be deployed strategically.
August 6, 2021
Xi Jinping in Occupied Tibet
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
During Xi's visit to Lhasa, public movement was restriced, work in factories and sites was halted and flying of kites and drones prohibited
August 6, 2021
Coming - MQ-9 Reapers and Armed Herons
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Once cleared by the DAC, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) will need to give its final approval before procurement of the Predator-B armed drones can move forward
August 6, 2021
China Breaching Indian Security
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Indian companies are aiding China breach security at various levels in India by supplying fake and cheap spare parts and sub-standard quality Chinese surveillance devices for use in our military equipment and defence establishments
August 6, 2021
Malabar Exercise - Signaling China
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
People's Republic of China should be taking cognizance of the global reaction to its belligerent and expansionist territorial claims including its maritime claims in the East and South China seas.
August 6, 2021
Vikrant on Sea Trials
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Vikrant is also known as the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier 1, or IAC-1. It will be the second ship to bear the name 'Vikrant'.
August 6, 2021
Clipping Wings of OFB Worker Unions
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Essential Defence Services Bill-2021 effectively rules out future strikes by workers' federation of OFB unless they want to defy the bill by going on strike and challenge the government to collectively dismiss them
August 2, 2021
General Richard D. Clark in India - Not a routine visit
By Ranjit Kumar
The visit of US Chief of Special Operations Command to India in end-July, has raised speculations of further deepening cooperation between the Special Forces of two countries in which the Florida based US headquarter of the Command would be extending training facilities to Indian commando soldiers of Special Forces Division.
August 2, 2021
India-US: Partnership of the century
By Ranjit Kumar
Considering the deepening strategic relationship between India and US and the realisation in Foggy Bottom that India must be on US side to counter the threatening rise and challenge of China to US predominance in the world, the visit of the seven months old Biden administration's Secretary of State was long overdue.
July 22, 2021
Success of MPATGM: Huge boost to indigenisation
By Lt. General J.K. Sharma (Retd)
The timing of the success is even more significant as it has happened at a time when the border stand-off with China still continues
July 19, 2021
The Disengagement Quagmire
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
After Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi agreed to complete disengagement in September 2020, China has continued to dither disengaging from Gogra, Hot Springs and Depsang
July 19, 2021
China's Underwater Drones
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Mass deployment of Drones gives a tremendous underwater advantage to Beijing not only for quietly gathering hydrographic data in territorial waters of other countries but also military advantage to the PLA
July 19, 2021
Counter Drone Systems for IAF
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
A CUAS detects and intercepts hostile drones and unmanned aerial systems, which can be used for intelligence gathering or smuggling contraband, or to deploy explosives
July 19, 2021
Procuring Kamov Helicopters
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Armed Forces urgently need 498 light utility helicopters to replace their obsolete single-engine Cheetah/Chetak fleets, which have been dogged by a high crash rate and serviceability problems.
July 19, 2021
The Drone Challenge
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Drone Rules, 2021 will lead to an explosion of drone use in India. The number of unregulated but active over 6,00,000 drones in India could jump to 10-20 times that number of drones, regulated through self-certification.
July 19, 2021
The Taliban Game Plan
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Taliban want to establish an Islamic Emirate ruled by Taliban rule and with Sharia imposed throughout Afghanistan. The peace talks are more of a game for Taliban concurrent to their offensive.
July 17, 2021
Air Defence Gun Systems - Light at the end of the Barrel
By Lt. General Naresh Chand (Retd)
The projected requirement would be a minimum of 1000 guns in a phased manner and it is obvious that 6000 crores is not enough. More funds will be allotted depending on the success of the project.
July 6, 2021
Jammu Drone Attack is Wakeup Call
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Drone threat is not merely cross-border but equally potent from the hinterland. Therefore, merely deploying drone defence dome systems along the borders will not be enough.
July 6, 2021
Russia Sprut Tanks
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
During the visit of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Russia in September 2020, Russia offered the Sprut SDM1 light tanks in response to Rajnath mentioning that India was looking for light tanks. Now Russia has responded to the RFI with the same offer.
July 6, 2021
Beyond the Decision to Corporatise OFB
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Government has approved restructuring of the OFB and the 41 OFs into seven Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) but their accountability, efficiency and competitiveness will improve only with privatisation
July 6, 2021
Defence Cyber Command
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Indian Government is planning to set up a 'proper' Cyber Command in the hinterland of Madhya Pradesh for providing a fighting edge to the proposed Theatre Commands
July 6, 2021
Child Soldiers of Pakistan
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
US has added Pakistan in the list of countries under Child Soldier Prevention Act (CSPA) which prohibits the issuance of licenses for direct commercial sales of military equipment to such governments
July 6, 2021
Agni Prime Successfully Tested
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Agni Prime is part of a much larger arsenal that India wants to deploy in the Indo-Pacific region to effectively deter China in the maritime domain
July 2, 2021
Drone Attack: Are We Prepared Enough?
By Lt. General J.K. Sharma (Retd)
While the discussion around the use of armed drones is not new, not only do these concerns remain unresolved but, with drone warfare continuing to expand and evolve, new layers are being added to the controversies posed by the use of armed drones
June 22, 2021
The Taliban Factor
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India has lagged in establishing contacts with the Afghan Taliban despite writing on the wall over the past several years that they will likely come to power in Kabul after the exit of US troops from Afghanistan or have a major say in governance
June 22, 2021
Hypersonic and Stealth Aircraft
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Russia and China lead in hypersonic weapon development, trailed by the US. India, France, Australia and Japan too are developing these technologies.
June 22, 2021
Second Negative Import List
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
An all around growth of our defence industry is required, not through the DRDO-OFB-DPSUs alone with role of private defence industry and MSMEs relegated to being subcontracted to the governmental defence industrial complex
June 22, 2021
Border Infrastructure
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Chinese aggression in 2020 has woken up India to its strategic inadequacies including in border infrastructure
June 22, 2021
Aero Engines
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Aero Engine is an important critical technology. We need to establish a JV for aero engines with an OEM at the earliest.
June 22, 2021
FRCV to The Fore
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
In conformity with the emerging future threat spectrum and the technological advancements, the Indian Army intends to induct a new state-of-the-art and technology-enabled tank
June 19, 2021
DAC approves RFP for construction of six submarines
By Lt. General Naresh Chand (Retd)
This project envisages indigenous construction of six conventional stealth submarines equipped with the state-of-the-art Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system, at an estimated cost of 43,000 crore (about $5.8 billion)
June 19, 2021
Pearl in the String
By Lt. General Naresh Chand (Retd)
Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan earlier had some misgivings on the economic viability of CPEC and that it represents a debt trap but on May 24, 2021, he met China's Ambassador to Pakistan and reiterated the highest priority accorded by his government to the CPEC
June 17, 2021
Integrated approach to Air Defence in India
By Lt. General A.P. Singh, Director General, Army Air Defence
The AD architecture world over, throws up three types of integration i.e., geographical integration, resources/assets integration and the functional integration.
June 11, 2021
FRCV - Aimed to Shock and Awe
By Lt. General Naresh Chand (Retd)
The RFI states that the Indian Army requires state-of-the-art Main Battle Tank namely Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) to replace the existing tank fleet.
June 11, 2021
Army Triggers Atmanirbhar
By Lt. General Naresh Chand (Retd)
The Indian Army, to boost self reliance, has set up its own Army Design Bureau (ADB) for indigenous procurements and reduce import dependence
June 6, 2021
Another Chinese Conquest in Colombo
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
China getting 220 acres on 99 years lease and 49 acres free-hold in Colombo Port City is a massive strategic victory for Beijing
June 6, 2021
The Offset Googly
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Offset clause in Inter-Government Agreements (IGA) under the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP 2020) was removed and a new category for leasing military equipment introduced.
June 6, 2021
Bhutan's Summer of 2021
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Over the years China has occupied a large swath of territory in Western Bhutan through salami slicing
June 6, 2021
Counter Maoist Operations
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Maharashtra Police had undergone training at the Counter Terrorism and Jungle Warfare (CTJW) College at Kanker in Chhattisgarh between 2008 and 2011, after which they established their own training establishment near Nagpur employing a veteran army officer for initial few years
June 6, 2021
Advanced Herons for LAC
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Heron TP equipped with automatic taxi-take-off and landing (ATOL) and satellite communication (SATCOM) systems has all weather capability and will help the Indian Army enhance its surveillance capabilities along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China
June 6, 2021
New Runway in Mauritius
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India is fully financing a new three kilometre long runway on the island of North Agalega to develop the Agaléga islands and resolve infrastructural problems faced by the inhabitants
June 2, 2021
Unite to Fight Corona Delta and Pernicious Forces
By Lt. General Dushyant Singh (Retd)
Investigations on the CORONA being a bio warfare are already on and the circumstantial evidence points too strongly towards China. Hope India was not a victim of bio warfare as efforts to bring down India...
May 25, 2021
Navy's Utility Helicopter - A Twist in the Tale
By Lt. General Naresh Chand (Retd)
By 2025, Indian Navy will be faced with a major capability gap for Naval Utility Helicopters.
May 25, 2021
QUAD - Revisited
By Lt. General Naresh Chand (Retd)
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) was an informal strategic forum between India, US, Japan and Australia initiated in 2007
May 20, 2021
American Sunset in Afghanistan
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The US war in Afghanistan is the longest in which some 2,312 US military personnel have died since their invasion in 2001
May 20, 2021
Military Officers As Bureaucrats
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Appointment of serving military officers as Additional Secretary and Joint Secretaries in the DMA is not a big deal as is being made out
May 20, 2021
Space Planes
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The ISRO Two-Stage-to-Orbit (TSTO) Space Plane would fulfill the near term access-to-space goals while greatly reducing the cost, substantially improving mission flexibility, operability, safety and reliability, while also offering significant growth potential
May 20, 2021
2-DG Drug Helping COVID-19 Patients
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
DRDO affiliated Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS) worked in partnership with Dr Reddy's Laboratories for the clinical trials showing it to be effective in controlling the pandemic
May 20, 2021
Plugging Armed Forces Criticalities
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Armed Forces are looking at leasing more military equipment and platforms from foreign countries to plug critical operational deficiencies
May 20, 2021
India-UK Defence Cooperation
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The Modi-Johnson virtual meet and adoption of the India-UK Roadmap to 2030 have opened new vistas for taking the bilateral defence relationship to the next level
May 14, 2021
Army needs Light Tanks
By Lt. General Naresh Chand (Retd)
The main gun of the Light Tanks should have advance multipurpose 'Smart Munitions' and be able to fire tube launched anti-tank guided missile with the capability to defeat tanks and soft skinned vehicles.
May 14, 2021
Update on China's intrusion in Ladakh
By Lt. General Naresh Chand (Retd)
Chinese side made several attempts to cross the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in other parts of the Western Sector which included Kongka La, Gogra and North Bank of Pangong Lake.
May 6, 2021
Did Beijing Trigger Second Virus Wave?
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Within India, Delhi (the national capital), Mumbai (the financial capital) and Bengaluru (the IT capital) are most affected. This creates the impression that akin to 'tactical nukes' China has developed 'tactical bio-bombs'
May 6, 2021
Indian Navy Getting MH-60R Seahawks
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The MH-60R helicopters have been selected by the navies of the United States, Denmark, Australia and Saudi Arabia. Indian Navy will be the latest user
May 6, 2021
China Deploys Long Range MLRS
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The MLRS will enable the PLA to strike deeper across the LAC especially with China having extended its map grids into India that will enable acquiring targets on the Indian side
May 6, 2021
More Teeth for Indian Navy
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The requirement for India is to define its role within its IOR strategy and keep providing more teeth to the Indian Navy in keeping with the expanding threats
May 6, 2021
Light Tanks for Indian Army
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The new RFI issued by the Indian Army calls for a light tank featuring a multiple, modular and upgradable weapon system with the capability to destroy and offer countermeasures
April 6, 2021
US Secretary of Defence visit to India
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Austin said elevating the India-US defence relationship is a priority for the Biden administration while describing the partnership as a stronghold of a free and open Indo-Pacific region
April 6, 2021
HPM Armed Drones
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The counter-drone arms race is leading to advance research and development to implement technologies that will detect and defeat swarms
April 6, 2021
Mine-Proof FICV and High Altitude Vehicles
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
In mid-2017, US offered US-India-Israel trilateral production of FICV under the India-US Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) but little has happened over past so many years
April 6, 2021
Light Specialist Vehicles
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
These LSVs are capable of performing in extreme terrain, with maneuverability, high speed and stability, has the provision to mount a rocket launcher and machine guns, and can be airlifted and dropped into enemy territory, for use as an advance fast strike vehicle
April 6, 2021
LiDAR Satellites
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Considering the enlarging threats to India and with the possibility of conflict with China and its allies in the short, medium and long terms, our scientists, policy makers and military planners need to examine the military applications of satellite-based LiDAR platforms
April 6, 2021
Korean Defence Minister Suh Wook's India Visit
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Defence and security relations between India and Republic of Korea have been on the rise with regular interactions at multiple levels including at ministerial levels
March 22, 2021
US-India inching closer
By Ranjit Kumar
With major foundational agreements already in place and no major issues to be sorted out, the U.S. Defence Secretary visit focussed on broader aspects of India US strategic partnership and its role in ensuring peace and security in Indo-pacific region and ways and means to counter the aggressive designs of China
March 22, 2021
US Defence Secretary's first visit to India to uplift defence cooperation
By Ayushee Chaudhary
Austin's stop in India is a continuation to the Biden-Harris administration's outreach to revitalise ties with partners and allies.
March 19, 2021
First Quad Leaders Summit
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The first ever Quad Leaders Summit did give a new signal to China. But the question is whether the Quad will force China to back off?
March 19, 2021
Missile Tracking Ship
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The 15,000 tonne INS Dhruv is one of the largest warships to be built at an Indian yard and was being built under a confidential programme directly under the Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
March 19, 2021
Rohingyas in Jammu
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Nationality verification for them is being done and on this basis the procedure for deportation will be initiated. However, India has no extradition treaty with Myanmar. The problem of Rohingyas in Jammu is far more serious as it also endangers security.
March 19, 2021
AIP and Nuclear Powered Submarines
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) allows a submarine to remain under water for prolonged periods while also making it quieter. This new technology will add to lethality of Indian submarines.
March 19, 2021
Coming - Armed Drones
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
For India, the SeaGuardian drones will be vital as they can be fitted with anti-missile and radar components, enabling their readiness for any military operation
March 19, 2021
Beijing's Venom in Myanmar
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
China's economic investments, military exports and sub-conventional hold over Myanmar ensures that whatever happens in Myanmar is orchestrated from Beijing
March 15, 2021
QUAD 3.0: Window of Opportunity for India
By Lt. General Dushyant Singh (Retd)
In the First QUAD Summit, held on March 12, 2021 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, Japan PM Yoshihide Suga and Australian PM Scott Morrison met through virtual mode and shared their vision for the free and open Indo-Pacific
March 15, 2021
QUAD: for the stable health of people, nations and the world ahead
By Ayushee Chaudhary
Australia, India, Japan and the United States’ leaders come together, amongst the current major challenges of climate change, COVID-19 & security concerns.
March 8, 2021
The China-Pakistan Threat
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
In an article published in Pakistani Media, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi explained that China will continue to work with Pakistan to strengthen their iron friendship and that relations between the countries have become a strategic asset that both sides cherish
March 8, 2021
Colombo offers WCT to India-Japan
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Reports have emerged that Sri Lanka after reneging from the MOC signed with India and Japan on the East Container Terminal (ECT) has now offered the West Container Terminal (WCT) located on the other side of the jetty to India and Japan
March 8, 2021
Beyond 10th India-China Military Talks
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Having achieved its aim of India vacating strategic heights south of Pangong Tso, according to reports, China is now reluctant to discuss further disengagement, leaving out Gogra, Hot Springs and Depsang.
March 8, 2021
The Lacuna in FATF Blacklisting
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Despite Pakistan being the epicenter of terror generation and its record of nuclear proliferation, it has continued to escape the FATF 'Black List'
March 8, 2021
Boosting India-Maldives Security Relations
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Government of Maldives has signed a pact with India for enhancing the capability of the MNDF and Maldivian Coast Guard
March 8, 2021
ISTARs in The Sky
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The IAF has expressed urgency for the ISTAR programme to get going early and has provided full backing to the indigenous ISTAR as a priority future asset to support precision strikes
February 24, 2021
The President closes Aero India 2021
By Ayushee Chaudhary
Display of the defence prowess, strengthening the self-reliance mission, modernisation, global reach and inclusivity highlighted during Aero India 2021.
February 24, 2021
Start-ups to promote innovation in defence
By Ayushee Chaudhary
Encouragement to start-ups in defence, and aerospace as a boost to self-reliant India, and grants of 1.5 crore each to 60 start-ups at 'Start Up Manthan' during Aero India 2021.
February 23, 2021
Defence Budget 2021-22 is a healthy mix of promise, potential, and progress: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
By Rohit Goel
Defence Minister said that “The Ministry has set a target to achieve a turnover of 1,75,000 crore ($25billion) including export of 35,000 crore ($5billion) in Aerospace and Defence goods and services by 2024”.
February 19, 2021
Pakistan's SFJ and Canada Connect
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
SFJ's websites being managed from Karachi with assistance from Pakistan's ISI and Pakistani army veterans linked to the Khalistanis in Canada are proof of Pakistan's ongoing support to Sikh separatists
February 19, 2021
The Race for IAF Fighters
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
It should be for the IAF to make the final selection, based on merit and free from all geopolitical pressures that they will likely face
February 19, 2021
Pullback From Pangong Tso
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Agreeing to vacate positions that are dominating PLA's Moldo Garrison in South Bank of Pangong Tso is a strategic blunder. It is a masterstroke for China in having us vacate these heights even before discussing any disengagement at Depsang.
February 19, 2021
Midflight Missile Interception
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
There is no doubt that midflight missile interception technology is of great strategic significance and once fully developed, China's midcourse anti-ballistic missile technology could change the balance of power
February 19, 2021
Growing Defence Exports
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
With an aim to increase the current defence exports to $5 billion by 2025, Indian government has drawn an export list covering 85 kinds of equipment encompassing 125 items and 47 sub-systems to boost the defence exports
February 19, 2021
Unmanned Gaganyaan Mission in 2021
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
ISRO plans to launch at least one unmanned Gaganyaan mission this year in 2021 as at least two successful unmanned missions are needed before the manned missions
February 1, 2021
Defence Budget for FY 2021-2022
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
The defence budget for 2021-22 is still less than 2 percent of the Union budget. There were expectations of larger funds to prepare the Armed Forces for a possible conflict with China and a two-front war.
February 1, 2021
Chinese Village in Arunachal Pradesh
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Chinese intentions of setting up border villages are quite obvious. Not only do these villages help substantiate China's illegal territorial claims, these dwellings house PLA personnel and intelligence operatives mixed with local population.
February 1, 2021
GPS Circle Spoofing and Electronic Attacks
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
Various events in the recent past have pointed towards GPS disruptions as the cause of the accident. Iran is the first nation to publicly announce it had the ability to spoof GPS signals and appears to have used it to great advantage.
February 1, 2021
Ninth India-China Senior Military Commanders Talks
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
China appears to be 'humouring' India by continuing these series of talks while going on consolidating their deployments in Eastern Ladakh and bringing forward more weapon systems
February 1, 2021
Army Focuses on Tibetology
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
India needs to seriously review its policy towards Tibet especially because China's stand will harden more. Much benefit can accrue from understanding Tibetology as it will help understand how China is expanding cross-border influence.
February 1, 2021
Blast next to Israel Embassy
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
In light of the importance of the 29th anniversary of India-Israel diplomatic relations, intelligence agencies had issued an alert about a possible terrorist attack on Jews and Israelis from elements linked to the Islamic State

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Iran tested long-range ballistic missiles during a military exercise, just days before the Presidential transition in the US.
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Thales and BDL bringing STARStreak Air Defence System to India
Thales and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a Government of India enterprise, have signed a Teaming Agreement to work in partnership on the STARStreak Air Defence system with the support of both the Governments of India and the United Kingdom.
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Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group Conducts Exercise with Japan
The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) conducted a bilateral maritime exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) on January 15.
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Indian Naval Ship Kiltan arrived at Sihanoukville Port, Cambodia on December 29, 2020 as part of Mission Sagar-III.

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