Air Marshal M Matheswaran AVSM VM (V)

–The writer, a AVSM VM PhD (V) is a former Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff for Policy, Plans, & Force Development (DCIDS – PP & FD). He is currently the President of The Peninsula Foundation, a Chennai-based public policy research think tank. The views expressed are of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda

India, the Sino-US Rivalry, and the post-pandemic World Order

The global disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic that engulfed the world at the end of 2019 and continues to this day is the biggest economic, political, and technological disruption since the Second World...

India’s Fighter Aircraft Conundrum: Between Policy and Strategy

With the final batch of Rafale aircraft scheduled to reach India later this year, the IAF would have its full two squadrons of Rafales complete. While they add significant strength to the IAF’s operational...

The Future of War: Air and Space Technologies will Dominate Future Conflicts

  Come September 2021, the American forces will withdraw from Afghanistan completely, preceded by the withdrawal of NATO forces as well.  This brings to end the 20-year war waged by the US and its allies,...

LCA-Tejas: Aggressive Export Strategy Vital For Atmanirbharta

On 13th January, India’s CCS (Cabinet Committee on Security) chaired by the Prime Minister, cleared the procurement of 83 LCA Mk 1A for the Indian Air Force (IAF) from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for...

India’s Impending Fighter Aircraft Choices: Finding the Elusive Solution?

  The New Year 2020 has given hopes and cause of celebration for Indian military aviation enthusiasts. The naval prototype of Tejas, India’s indigenous fourth generation fighter aircraft under development for more than three decades,...
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