Maj Gen Rajan Kochhar

-The author retired as Major General, Army Ordnance Corps, Central Command, after 37 years of service. A management doctorate and expert on defence modernisation, he is the author of four books, including the Amazon bestseller “Breaking the Chinese Myth,” and a frequent media commentator. He is affiliated with several leading defence and strategic studies institutions in New Delhi. The views expressed are of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda

North East: The New Frontier of War

Maj Gen Rajan Kochhar -
Traditionally, the Indian Armed Forces have prepared for conventional warfare primarily against Pakistan. Our military doctrines and war games have largely focused on “Red Land,” a term often used to refer to Pakistan. Meanwhile,...

The World in Conflict: Consequences of War

Maj Gen Rajan Kochhar -
There has been massive turbulence in geopolitics across the globe. The year 2023 will be remembered as a ‘watershed’ in which conflicts emerged in various parts of the universe, posing a considerable challenge to...

India-Japan: Forging New Frontiers

Maj Gen Rajan Kochhar -
  In geopolitics, it’s the convergence of interests, shared vision, and mutual respect that fosters strong international partnerships. The foundation of the robust relationship between Japan and India rests upon these essential principles. In today’s...

Indian Army Logistics Model Needs A Detailed Review

Maj Gen Rajan Kochhar -
  The Indian Army with its geographical spread across 29 states of the country probably has the most outstretched logistics chain amongst all armies of the world. In order for a fleet-footed army to serve...

India-Japan Towards a Strenghening Relationship

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  Japan is known as the ‘land of the rising sun’. The country has truly risen to its name. We are commemorating 70 years of our diplomatic relations with Japan, with 2022 being a landmark...

United Nations and Conflict Management – The Way Ahead

Maj Gen Rajan Kochhar -
  In the backdrop of the present conflict between Russia and Ukraine, there has been a debate on the relevance of the United Nations and its role in addressing the conflicts worldwide. A review is...

Russia’s Defining Moment in the Indo-Pak War 1971

Maj Gen Rajan Kochhar -
India and Russia have had historic ties with each other since almost seven decades now. It was the visit of Prime Minister Nehru to Moscow in the year 1955 which set the tone for...

India’s Quest to be a Key Player in the Indo Pacific Strategy: Challenges and Opportunities

Maj Gen Rajan Kochhar -
  In recent times there has been a shifting of goal posts by major world powers from other areas of conflict to the Indian and Pacific Ocean. This has largely been due to the Chinese...

Will OFB Corporatisation be Panacea for the Armed Forces

Maj Gen Rajan Kochhar -
  Post-independence, the defence industry followed the Nehruvian philosophy on the lines of the Russian model, which treated the defence sector as a strategic sector totally under the government with no interference from the private...

Talibanisation of Afghanistan

Maj Gen Rajan Kochhar -
  The cat is finally out of the bag. The much spoken about Afghan National Defense Forces (ANDF) have capitulated to a rag tag outfit of the Taliban fire fighters in less than 15 days....

Making the Armed Forces Future Ready: Challenges and Opportunities

Maj Gen Rajan Kochhar -
  The Indian Armed Forces has been undergoing rapid modernisation over the years. There has been a progressive upgradation of our weapon systems and platforms in keeping with our threat perceptions. However, due to budgetary...

Afghanistan – The Turmoil Ahead and Ramifications for the Indian Subcontinent

Maj Gen Rajan Kochhar -
  The planned withdrawal of the US forces from Afghanistan commenced last month and resulted in an unprecedented crisis in this land-locked country. No sooner as this happened, the Taliban went on an all-out offensive...

Unravelling the Economic Growth Story: Defence PSU towards Synergised Indigenisation

Maj Gen Rajan Kochhar -
  Atma Nirbharta is a laudable initiative by the Government of India. It is a strong slogan to start the Nation thinking towards self reliance. However, if we take a peep into history, when we...
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