Asad Mirza

-The writer is a New Delhi-based senior commentator on international and strategic affairs, environmental issues, an interfaith practitioner, and a media consultant. The views expressed are personal and do not necessarily carry the views of Raksha Anirveda

Nationalism – Religion Linkage Is Absurd

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In a tit for tat manner, after Operation Sindoor carried on the night of May 6-7 by India, Pakistan launched a series of drone attacks and heavy shelling along the Line of Control (LoC)...

South Asia’s First Drone Conflict

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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) or Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) known simply as Drones have changed the face of the modern warfare, which has become more complex, in addition to giving you the capability to...

International Support For Taliban-led Government in Afghanistan Increasing

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Coming back to power in Afghanistan after a 20 years period, following the hasty withdrawal of American forces from the country, Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers or the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is witnessing a renewed...

US May Ink the Biggest Arms Deal with Saudi Arabia

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The US may offer a major arms package for Saudi Arabia, expected to be unveiled during President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to the Kingdom in May. During the Middle East tour, Trump is also...

A New Fighter Plane for the IAF

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The IAF currently has 31 fighter squadrons instead of its authorised 42. This gap creates real challenges when choosing a new fighter plane for India’s mixed air fleet and to increase its numerical strength....

Nations Shying Away From F-35

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The recent actions of the Trump administration, including trade tariffs and inflammatory rhetoric, have fuelled a debate about national sovereignty and the reliability of long-standing alliances. The latest developments in this regard relate to the...

IAF’s Predicament, To Buy F-35 or Su-57 Fighter Jet

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Last month, the US President Donald Trump offered Prime Minister Narendra Modi a proposal for India to purchase the advanced American F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jets. Meanwhile, the Russian defence exporter Rosoboronexport has...

IDEX and NAVDEX Marches On

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Organised by ADNEC Group in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Defence and in collaboration with the Tawazun Council, IDEX and NAVDEX serves as a global platform bringing together key decision makers, experts, and...

‘ASI Embodies the Vision of Combining the Best of IAI’s Technology with India’s Talent’

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Israel Aerospace Industries launched AeroSpace Services India (ASI) in New Delhi, furthering its presence in India, earlier this week. Speaking to Raksha Anirveda’s Consulting Editor, Asad Mirza on the sidelines of Aero India 2025,...

Trusted Partnership: IAI Fully Committed to India

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In an exclusive interview with Raksha Anirveda’s Consulting Editor, Asad Mirza, Moshe Levy Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Military Aircraft Group (MAG) of Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI), shed light on...

Peace Talks to End Russia-Ukraine War

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By now the world should have strapped-up to witness a completely unpredictable and a more dictatorial American foreign policy, dictated by the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump. Coming soon after the preposterous...

Aero India 2025: Reflections and Expectations

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Aero India over the years has emerged as a prominent event in India’s defence ecosystem, showcasing the nation’s growing stature as both a significant market and an emerging producer of defence technology. The unprecedented participation...

Aero India 2025: Time to Deliberate

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The 15th edition of Asia’s biggest aero show aimed at forging new partnerships and explore avenues to fast-track indigenisation process, Aero India 2025 - will be held at the Air Force Station, Yelahanka in...
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