As the Indian Air Force continues to work up its first five Dassault Rafale fighters, a US media article has warned the deal for the 36 French fighters won’t change the “hard rea... Read more
Why Corporatisation of Ordnance Board is a Must
On 16 May 2020, the government announced the decision to corporatise the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) to improve its autonomy, accountability and efficiency. It evoked an overwhelming respon... Read more
US Trade Policy Under Biden: Will it Differ from Trump?
This article looks at how US trade policy might change under a Biden presidency. His “Made in America” and “Build Back Better” plans indicate that the Biden trade policy should show continui... Read more
Needed, a Tank for High Altitude
The current SinoIndian standoff has highlighted the lack of a suitable tank for high altitudes. The tank is required not only for defending our territory but also for carrying out any offens... Read more
China has Doubled Its Fighter Jets on India’s Border
China has doubled its fighter jets on India’s disputed northern border, according to American analysts. As of July 28, China has 36 aircraft and helicopters at the Hotan airbase in China’s X... Read more
China’s Dams in Tibet May Pose Threat to India’s Water Supply | Satellite Images Explain
China’s rapid pace of dam constructions that includes at least eight new ones on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet has sparked concerns about the Chinese attempting to tame India’s... Read more
India – Australia Defence Ties: From World War 1’s Gallipoli to Galwan, and Beyond
Battlefields have the unique ability to unite people and bring them closer in more ways than one. Indian and Australian troops first fought together in 1915 in the trenches of Gallipoli agai... Read more
Huawei to Halt Production of Flagship Chipsets in September as Pressure Against Company Mounts
Huawei Technologies Co, which has been facing boycott globally for its alleged links with the Chinese government and the world growing wary of products coming out of China, might soon be una... Read more
Defence Reforms to Steer India Towards Self Reliance, Boost Indigenous Production: Industry
India Inc on Sunday said the Centre’s decision to impose restrictions on import of 101 weapons and military platforms, and creation of a separate budget for domestic capital procuremen... Read more
Rs 42k Crore Stealth Submarine Plan to Finally kick Off
India is now finally getting set to issue the formal tender for the long-pending over Rs 42,000 crore project to make six new-generation stealth submarines domestically with foreign collabor... Read more