Girish Linganna

-The writer is an award-winning science communicator and a Defence, Aerospace & Geopolitical Analyst. He is the Managing Director of ADD Engineering Components India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of ADD Engineering GmbH, Germany. You can reach him at: girishlinganna@gmail.com. The views expressed are personal and do not necessarily carry the views of Raksha Anirveda

Pentagon’s Directed Energy Weapons: From Sci-Fi to Battlefield Reality

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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,...

Echoes of Balakot – Part 2

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  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...

Echoes of Balakot

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  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...

Balancing Fiscal Realities and Technological Imperatives: Pakistan’s Air Defence Ambition

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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...

Sriharikota and Kulasekarapattinam: Expanding India’s Orbital Reach

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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...

Onward to the Cosmos: Meet the 4 Astronauts Selected for India’s Gaganyaan Mission”

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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...

Rocket Science: The Physics of Reaching the Cosmos

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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...

The Ginsu Precision: Targeted Strikes with Surgical Blades

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Last week, defence officials reported that the Pentagon used a special missile with six sharp blades to kill a leader of Kataib Hezbollah in the heart of Baghdad, aiming to lessen the risk to...

INSAT-3DS: India’s Sentinel in the Sky

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India, a land of diverse landscapes and climates, has always been at the mercy of the elements. From scorching summers to monsoon deluges, our lives are intricately woven with the weather. Enter INSAT-3DS, the latest...

Shahed Shocker: Did Russia Paid Millions More?

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Does Russia plan to manufacture 10,000 Shahed-136 loitering munitions annually? Russia aims to greatly increase its production of the 200-kg, Iranian-made suicide drones that can fly 2,500 km. The high cost Russia is facing...

Iran’s Kheibar Shekan Missile Strike Casts Long Geopolitical Shadow

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Iran has promised not to make nuclear weapons or other very dangerous weapons like Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) because of its religious beliefs. Instead, it focuses on having a lot of missiles as...

A Mosaic of Muscle: Deciphering the Intricacies of Iran’s Defence System

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The US is considering a military reaction after accusing Iran of orchestrating a drone attack on its base in the Middle East. Iran has denied these claims, and a high-ranking Iranian officer has stated...

Skies on Fire: BRAHMOS ER Test Ignites Debate, Redefining Maritime Power Dynamics

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The Indo-Russian partnership known as BRAHMOS is a crucial part of India's regular missile arsenal. Over time, India has been improving the range of these missiles by incorporating newer technology. The Indian Navy recently conducted...
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