Joseph P Chacko

The Indian Future Unmanned Fighter Aircraft (FUFA) project is a key initiative in India's pursuit of next-generation combat capabilities, combining strategic ambition and indigenous innovation in aerospace technology. We investigate the conceptual origins, technical...

The Joint Military Space Doctrine, which was recently released in the Kolkata Combined Commanders Conference 2025, is a significant and strategic milestone in the formal institutionalisation of space as a critical operational domain within...

China’s 80th WWII parade showcased advanced multi-domain weapons, highlighting rapid military growth and potential strategic threats to India. Airspace Domain The parade featured state-of-the-art fighter aircraft, drones, and missile systems that demonstrated China's air capabilities. The...

The digital transformation of India's military is now urgent, as future wars will be decided by mastery of code, data, and cyber capabilities. Operational readiness depends on the swift and effective adoption of digital...

One of the most remarkable technology-driven success tales globally is India's digital transformation over the past decade. The Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) of the country is the foundation of this transformation. It is a...

Embraer, the Brazilian aerospace behemoth, appears to be making a significant effort to expand its operations in India, acknowledging the country's status as the world's third-largest aviation market. Through the establishment of a wholly...

The successful testing of the Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) in India has marked an important turning point in the country's defence capabilities. The missile is now outfitted with an indigenous radio...

As the Indian Army prepares to evaluate a new, locally developed Mounted Gun System (MGS), it is on the brink of a substantial transformation in its artillery capabilities. This 155 mm/52 caliber truck-mounted howitzer,...

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and counter-unmanned aircraft systems (CUAS) were deployed on an unprecedented scale by both India and Pakistan during the 2025 conflict, which marked a turning point in the military history of...

An extraordinary surge in indigenous technological capabilities is driving a profound transformation in India's approach to national security. This revolution has been brought into clear focus by the recent events surrounding Operation SINDOOR, which...

The strategic implications for the region, sophistication, and scope of the recent drone clashes between India and Pakistan during Operation Sindoor have garnered significant attention. Pakistan deployed hundreds of drones, including Baykar and Asisguard...

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is making great strides to improve its electronic warfare (EW) and intelligence-gathering capabilities, particularly near its sensitive borders with China and Pakistan. The IAF has prioritised the acquisition of...

India's pursuit of self-reliance in defense has rekindled its efforts to develop indigenous aero engines, with the Kaveri program, which has been delayed for an extended period, serving as the focal point of this...