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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...
"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...
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...
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...
"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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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is committed to safeguarding the nation's skies and contributing to its defence and strategic objectives. Established on 8 October, 1932, the IAF has evolved from a modest auxiliary force...
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Mahabharata, the Indian Hindu epic offers the first written discussions of a “just war” - dharma-yuddha or “righteous war”. It raises the most pertinent question – can the suffering caused by war be justified....
July 26, 2024, marks the 25th anniversary of the Kargil War. This day, known as Kargil Vijay Diwas, is commemorated to honour the brave Indian soldiers who fought tooth and nail and sacrificed their...
The P-8I Poseidon long-range maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft is the Indian Navy’s backbone for anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), as well as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. One of the most...
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) , the armed wing of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the principal military force of the People's Republic of China has undergone significant transformations since its inception in...