Captain DK Sharma VSM (Retd.) Articles 6
A hard core Executive Officer, he specialised in Navigation & Direction (ND) during his formative years. Was entrusted with navigating two frontline Kashin class Guided Missile Destroyers, incl one during Kargil conflict {Op Vijay}. Fortunate enough to have commanded a Mine Counter Measure Vessel (MCMV) and Pilotless Target Aircraft Squadron and was instrumental in clearance of the prestigious upgrade trials of Sea Harriers (LUSH). An alumnus of DSSC Wellington, he found his calling as the *Spokesperson of Indian Navy*. In chair for almost a decade, the officer handled matters of the media, image building and kept the countrymen abreast with the events happening in Indian Navy. Awarded Visisth Seva Medal (VSM) by the President of India in 2016 for meritorious service, he retired in Aug 2019 after a glorious innings spanning 32years. Presently, he is associated with @Bharatshakti.in, a web portal dealing in Defence and Strategic Affairs.
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Editor’s Note The article propagates a departure from our reactive posturing along the land borders with China to signal a significant threat to the sea lanes of communications across the In... Read more
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India Is In Desperate Need of Nuclear Attack Submarines (SSN)
On 14 October 2022, a nuclear-capable ballistic missile emerged from the depths of the sea and landed at a pre-designated location. It was a perfect launch by the crew of INS Arihant,... Read more
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Pakistan Navy’s Modernisation Is ‘Both Shaken And Not Well Stirred’
As the Pakistan Navy celebrates its anniversary on 8 September 2022, its political leadership in Islamabad will probably be weighed down by the continuing humanitarian support operations acr... Read more
Moskva Sinking: Big Truths About Modern Naval Warfare
The sinking of the Russian flagship, the Slava class destroyer Moskva as well as a number of successful hits on smaller crafts and auxiliaries by Ukrainian forces have captured the imaginati... Read more