National Security Strategy: Neither The Deal-Maker Nor A Deal-Breaker For Theaterisation
Editor’s Note The debate on the necessity of first writing a National Security Strategy (NSS) before undertaking the exercise of theaterisation, has gathered some echoes, recently. However,... Read more
How Simulators Help Our Army, And Save Our Planet
Using simulators to train the Indian army not only leads to a dramatic reduction in costs, it also helps save our planet, says a report released by The Energy and Resources Institute (better... Read more
US Defence Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III’s Visit Sets the Stage for PM Modi’s Visit
The all-important visit, prior to Prime Minister Modi’s departure for Washington later this month, was the visit of the US Defence Secretary to New Delhi. The relationship between the two co... Read more
MOD’s Expanding Role in Strengthening India’s Foreign Relations
As India’s economy and military strength develop their sinews, so does its outreach expand to the rest of the world. India is also currently holding the annual Presidency of G 20, providing... Read more
Man Vs Mountain: Soul of Steel Enters Final Stage
Twenty-three participants from 14 states have qualified for the semi-finals of first Soul of Steel Challenge, one of the toughest high-altitude endurance tests in the world. After extremely... Read more
Pakistan Burning: Are the Nukes Safe and Secure?
Editor’s Note The prevailing unstable environment in Pakistan could be used by multiple sections within that country to orchestrate a situation that might lead to nuclear weapons and associa... Read more
Myanmar On The Brink: Alternatives To Arrest Further Decline
Editor’s Note Myanmar is in dire straits. Even though the Myanmar Army is utilising its large firepower arsenal, it is gaining no ground. Nor are any worthwhile political initiatives... Read more
India’s Defence Production Crosses Rs 1 Lakh Crore Mark
The Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) relentless efforts have resulted in a significant milestone in the Financial Year (FY) 2022-23, with the value of defence production surpassing Rs one l... Read more
India Approves 4th Positive Indigenisation List to Boost Domestic Sector
In yet another step towards making the domestic defence industry self-reliant, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on May 14 approved a new list of 928 components and subsystems that will only be... Read more
Relevance of Life Cycle Costing on Procurement
Editor’s Note The relevance of Life Cycle Costing (LCC) in defence procurement becomes all the more critical, with military equipment often being in-service for as long as four decades. Ther... Read more