Girish Linganna

Every year, on January 15, India marks Army Day — a solemn occasion to commemorate the day in 1949 when Lieutenant General (later Field Marshal) KM Cariappa took command of the Indian Army, becoming...

The Indian Navy with its strategic mandate to safeguard over 7,500 kilometres of coastline and a vast Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of over 2 million square kilometres, is a cornerstone of India’s national security...

With its rich history, diverse culture and rapidly growing economy, India stands at the cusp of redefining global power dynamics. Its journey from a post-colonial state to an emerging superpower is marked by significant...

India’s journey toward self-reliance in defence technology and manufacturing, or ‘aatmanirbharta’, is making significant strides. The most recent testament of this is the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, developed jointly by India and Russia, manufactured...

There is no denying the significant asymmetry between India and China in terms of their military capabilities and resources. China, with its larger economy and substantial defence budget, appears to have a clear edge...

Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) enables satellites to send radar signals to the ground and analyse the echoes that come back. This technology can see through clouds, making it a powerful tool for observing the...

The US military has spent billions over the past 50 years on developing  Directed Energy Weapons (DEW). Now, they are finally being used in combat. Directed Energy Weapons are advanced weapons that use focused energy,...

  HQ-9BE: In a promotional video, the PAF announced the induction of the HQ-9BE, which is a long-range surface-to-air missile system. This system is capable of intercepting a diverse array of aerial targets. Fighter jets...

  The advancement initiatives of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) throughout the current decade have been influenced by a trio of elements: Firstly, the clash with India that occurred in 2019. Secondly, the persistent conflict...

In January, the Pakistan Army carried out a drill to evaluate its air defence capabilities. The exercise, which was publicised by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)—the media wing of Pakistan's armed forces—involved the firing...

The chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, S. Somanath, has announced that the Kulasekarapattinam spaceport will be operational within two years, specifically designed for launching small satellites. Following the foundation stone ceremony for...

On February 27, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the identities of the four astronauts chosen for the Gaganyaan mission, marking India's inaugural manned spaceflight. The announcement was made during his visit to the Vikram...

What is Rocket Science?: Rocket science involves utilising rocket propulsion to transport anything from fireworks to crewed spacecraft. The core principle of rocketry is based on Isaac Newton's Third Law of Motion, which has been...