The Culture of Innovation in Defence
Editor’s Note In a world of innovation and disruptive technologies, that often prove useful in multiple domains of civil and military usage, militaries need to be far more adaptive and devel... Read more
The Libyan Conundrum
Editor’s Note A lot was expected in West Asia when the winds of Arab Spring blew over an area that has witnessed very limited liberalisation in terms of democratic rights of citizens for age... Read more
The Prickles of Theaterisation of Commands
Editor’s Note The creation of the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) by the government was a momentous step, however, the bigger challenge lies ahead as we undertake theaterisation of the... Read more
Managing Agitations and Mob Violence: What Went Wrong in Delhi
Editor’s Note A part of the national capital burnt, possibly disrupting the social fabric that binds its people. It was not a flash mob of arsonists that suddenly went berserk. To an experie... Read more
Namaste Trump: Beyond Optics
The US India strategic partnership is based on shared values of democracy, common geopolitical interests, mutual respect and understanding, and marked by warmth and friendship between the po... Read more
Geopolitics of Coronavirus Outbreak, Pakistan Refuse to Evacuate Its Nationals from China
Editor’s Note The storm that coronavirus has created has yet to show signs of abating. The Chinese were slow at the start but have now geared up to control the epidemic. India has reacted mo... Read more
Apache and Chinook Helicopters: Game Changers for Indian Military
Editor’s Note Helicopters are one of the most versatile weapon platforms that undertake the multifarious task. They are platforms that are an asset to every commander. The Indian helicopter... Read more
Strategic Analysis of India’s Defence Budget 2020
The state of the Indian economy as reflected by India’s GDP growth amounts to 4.8 per cent in 2019-20. The projected GDP growth, as per IMF, of 5.8 per cent for 2020-21, coupled with t... Read more
Defence Budget 2020 Lacks Vitality
At Rs 4,71,378 crore, the total Defence Budget isRs 40,367 crore more than the Budget Estimates (BE) of 2019-20, but only Rs 22,258 crore more than the Revised Estimates (RE). This translate... Read more
Big Data: Implications for the Indian Army
Editor’s Note Technology has invaded all aspects of our life. It also promises a whole new battlefield milieu when armies take to the field tomorrow. We have already witnessed how technology... Read more