Analysis: South China Sea ruling has so far fueled tensions
It’s a ruling that China cannot accept, and one that the Philippines must. An international arbitration panel’s decision on the contested waters of the South China Sea so far is... Read more
Farnborough 2016
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The focus of ground combat operations has shifted dramatically since the end of the Cold War. Relatively few operations now involve the defeat of a technologically and doctrinally similar f... Read more
17 Years After Kargil, Army Only Has Ammo For Two Weeks’ Fight
Time as they say, flies. In a little over two weeks, the nation will observe the 17th anniversary of the Kargil war. The bugles will sound, the customary wreaths will be placed, salutations... Read more
The idea to develop an indigenous fighter aircraft was conceptualised in 1970s. And, the actual work to realise that idea began in 1980s. Three decades later, the first squadron of the home-... Read more
Make In India – Defence Manufacturing: How Defence Procurement Policy (DPP) 2016 Helps
Editor’s Note A sea change has been witnessed in the functioning of the Defence Ministry for some time, now. The best reflection of the changed environment is the new Defence Procurement Pro... Read more
User Needs and Concerns for Ship and Surface Launched Weapons
Editor’s Note The opportunities for the Indian Defence Industry to manufacture specialist ammunition for the armed forces are gradually opening up. It’s an area that promises high profitabil... Read more
Subdued Demand, Diminished Prospects
In 2015, global economic activity remained subdued. Growth in emerging market and developing economies—while still accounting for over 70 percent of global growth—declined for the fifth cons... Read more