Features
-
November 9, 2024
Uzbekistan marches towards a path to progressive democracy; tags India the closest friend
By Manish Kumar JhaUzbekistan 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 JhaFor 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 JhaWhile 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 JhaAccording 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 22, 2024
Dare to Dream, Disrupt and Innovate in Defence Sector – Rajnath Singh at DRDO's Defence Technology Acceleration
By Manish Kumar JhaDefence 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 JhaGeneral Atomics Predator Drones represents a pivotal asset for India's defence capabilities, particularly in enhancing ISR and strike capabilities
-
October 11, 2024
India's Drone Ambition: Policy thrust and potentials for Military-Civil Technology Fusion
By Manish Kumar JhaIt 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 JhaThe 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 DhuliaIn 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 JhaIn 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 21, 2024
Where is Sri Lanka heading — Economic Stability or A New Wave of Change
By Manish Kumar Jha in ColomboThis 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 16, 2024
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW / MIDHANI
Strengthening India's Strategic Sectors with Advanced Material Technology: S.K. Jha, CMD, MidhaniIn 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.
-
August 14, 2024
India's Embrace of Counter-War Technologies: Strengthening National Defence
By Manish Kumar Jha and Prof Amit DasIn 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 7, 2024
Bangladesh in Turmoil: From Liberation to Frustration
By Manish Kumar JhaSheikh 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.
-
July 30, 2024
EXCLUSIVE
ISRO – Leading India's Space Odyssey
In the most comprehensive account of Indian space, its tech advancement, and its futuristic missions, Manish Kumar Jha speaks with S. Somanath, Chairman, ISRO, distinguished Scientist & Secretary, Department of Space.
-
July 25, 2024
Defence Budget 2024-25 remains static, puts thrust on military R&D with higher allocation
By Manish Kumar JhaWhile the defence budget follows the interim budget, the Government has made an additional allocation of ₹400 crore for innovation in military technologies...
-
July 15, 2024
Ahead of the Competition: The BEST AIP system and the future of hybridisation in conventional oceanic submarines
Courtesy: NavantiaThe 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 JhaThe 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 JhaThe 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 JhaA Weapon Systems School for the Indian Air Force (IAF) adds a new chapter to the advanced training and firepower
-
June 28, 2024
Indian Defence startups break into hyperspectral imaging small satellites in space
By Manish Kumar JhaA breakthrough in small and advanced multi-sensor satellites opens further ground for critical hyperspectral imaging in Indian space.
-
June 21, 2024
EXCLUSIVE
“Our focus and priority are to nurture the friendship with India when it comes to international relations” —Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of BhutanIn a very exclusive interaction, Manish Kumar Jha speaks with Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay in Thimphu, Bhutan over the range of issues which will further reaffirm the historic bilateral relations with India.
