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

Why India Wants Three Aircraft Carriers While Pakistan is Happy Without Even One

Neeraj Mahajan -
As of 2025, just about 14 countries including USA, UK, China, India, France, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey, Thailand, Egypt, Australia, South Korea, Brazil have about 51 active aircraft/helicopter carriers in the world. The United...

Rising India: IAF Ranked Third Most Powerful Air Force in the World

Neeraj Mahajan -
In a landmark recognition that reshapes the global balance of air power, the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) has ranked the Indian Air Force (IAF) as the third most powerful air force...

India Needs Fighter Jets, But Not Without Pilots, Trainers and Ground Crew

Neeraj Mahajan -
On September 26, 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) finally bid farewell to its last MiG-21s—the numerically largest fighter fleet in IAF history—after more than six decades of service. The final two squadrons, No....

MiG-21 – Time to Say Goodbye or Good Riddance

Neeraj Mahajan -
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

Neeraj Mahajan -
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

Neeraj Mahajan -
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

Neeraj Mahajan -
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

Neeraj Mahajan -
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

Neeraj Mahajan -
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?

Neeraj Mahajan -
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?

Neeraj Mahajan -
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

Neeraj Mahajan -
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

Neeraj Mahajan -
"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...
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