Neeraj Mahajan

–The writer is a seasoned media professional with over three decades of experience in print, electronic, and web media. He is presently Editor of Taazakhabar News. The views expressed are of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda

MiG-21 – Time to Say Goodbye or Good Riddance

Bollywood movie, "Love and War," starring Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and Vicky Kaushal, filmed at the Nal Air Force Station in Bikaner, featured the Indian Air Force's MiG-21 jets. The film shoot marked the...

First 100% Indigenous AK-203 Rifle Will Be Ready by 2025 End

By December 31, 2025, the first 100% indigenous AK-203 rifle—nicknamed Sher—crafted entirely with domestic components and manufacturing processes—is scheduled to roll off the Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) production line at Korwa, Amethi, in...

Dragon’s Roar: What Does China Wish to Convey to the World

On September 3, 1945, Japanese officials signed the instrument of surrender aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay bringing World War II to an end. For China, this date holds special significance as it...

Helicopters – The Force-Multipliers in War and Peace

During the 1971 War, Indian Army’s IV Corps under the command of Lt Gen Sagat Singh, faced a seemingly impossible task of crossing the Meghna River in Bangladesh-- about 10 to 12 kilometres wide...

MiG-21 is a Beautiful Aircraft, But it Needs to be Handled with Care: Air Commodore Tyagi

Widely recognised as one of the top-notch fighter pilots in the world, Air Commodore Surendra Singh Tyagi (Retd) has done the highest number of operational missions on the MiG-21 globally. Air Cmde Tyagi holds the...

Submarines – The “Silent Warriors” in Modern Warfare

ubmarines don’t win wars, but they make sure you don’t lose one.” "SSubmarines also called "silent warriors” -- are one of the most powerful and sought after tools in naval warfare due to their unparalleled...

Why IAF Pilots Die in Peacetime?

the Indian Air Force (IAF) has lost hundreds of its finest pilots and airmen —over the past 50 years, not in battle, but in peacetime. The reason - aging fighter jets and transport crashes. ...

The Future of Air Warfare: Can Humans and Machines Do Without Each Other?

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla recently dropped a bombshell when he suggested that drones will surpass traditional fighter jets which will become obsolete in future warfare. "The future of warfare is going...

F-35 Lightning II  – A Fifth-Generation Combat Aircraft or Piece of Junk

President Donald Trump took a diplomatic U-turn by offering to sell F-35 fighter jets to India during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to the United States, which he himself criticised due to...

Unconventional Warfare: Emerging Threats and National Security Challenges

"In unconventional warfare, it's not just about defeating an enemy; it's about understanding how to fracture the enemy's society, government, and resolve." – David Petraeus, US Army General   On December 30, 2024, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh...

Year of Reforms – 2025 to Accelerate Indian Army’s Preparedness

In a move with far-reaching consequences the Ministry of Defence declared 2025 as the year of reforms to position the Indian armed forces into technologically advanced, combat-ready fighting arms capable of multi-domain integrated operations. The...

Operation Trident: A Salute to Indian Navy’s Strength and Courage

The Indian Navy today is a powerful force that not only safeguards India’s maritime borders but also plays a key role in ensuring regional stability and international maritime security. Navy Day is an annual...

10 Qualities of Effective Military Leadership

"The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers,” says Ralph Nader. This quote emphasises the importance of military leaders who are expected to replicate leadership qualities within their team and...
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