Joseph P Chacko

India’s effort to market the LCA Tejas Mk1/Mk1A to Argentina revealed the extent to which British technology — particularly Martin-Baker ejection seats — limits New Delhi’s fighter export ambitions under London's post-Falklands embargo on...

Russian-Indian military-technical cooperation constitutes a key component of President Vladimir Putin’s foreign policy towards India and a vital element of the broader framework of Russian-Indian relations. At the level of official documents, this collaboration...

The nature of warfare continues to undergo a fundamental transformation as advances in technology and dynamic security threats redefine the way in which nations plan and execute military operations. The adaptability, decentralised operational philosophy,...

India's long-standing defence relationships were subjected to renewed scrutiny in the years following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. For decades, Russia had provided the majority of New Delhi's main weapon systems, including fighters, tanks,...

India’s ambition to sustain its Ilyushin IL-76 transport aircraft fleet well into the 2040s represents a complex interplay of domestic engineering initiatives and continued technical cooperation with Russian aerospace organisations. The IL-76, which has...

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,...