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

Machines Might Replace up to a Quarter of Human Troops on the Battlefield by 2030

The landscape of warfare is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Machines such as drones and robots are projected to replace up to a quarter of the human troops in combat roles by 2030. Already armies all...

50th Anniversary of Operation Smiling Buddha – A Landmark in Indian History

On May 18, 1974, at 8.05 AM IST India successfully carried out its first nuclear test codenamed "Operation Smiling Buddha" at the Pokhran Test Range in Rajasthan. This operation was a significant milestone in...

Unit 61398: Inside China’s State-Sponsored Cyber Warfare

FBI Director Christopher Wray dropped a bomb shell during a House hearing in Washington DC on April 11, 2024 when he claimed that China was developing the ability to physically wreak havoc on critical US...

Durga – 2: A New Ray of Hope for the Indian Ballistic Missile Defence?

From Sci-Fi to Reality, DRDO is in the advanced stages of developing a high-energy laser weapon system called Durga 2 (Directionally Unrestricted Ray-Gun Array). The Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences and Laser...

Exercise Steadfast Defender 24: NATO’s Largest Military Exercise Since World War II

Steadfast Defender 24 (STDE24) - a large-scale military exercise being conducted from January 22nd to May 31st, 2024 in several countries, including Finland, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden,...

The Mystery Behind Battle Tank Names

Guess what Arjun, Bhishma, Abrams, Panzer, Patton, Stuart, and Sherman have in common? Well, all of them were battle tanks named after legendary historical figures. Throughout history many tanks have been named after famous...

eVTOL vs sVTOL: The Future of Military Aviation

The skies above the battlefield are about to witness a revolution. Gone are the days when armed forces relied solely on conventional aircraft with their limitations on landing and takeoff. Emerging technologies like electric...

Budgetary Milestone: India Crosses ₹6 Lakh Crore Mark for Defence Spending

The interim Indian defence budget for 2024-2025, presented in February 2024, focused on modernisation, self-reliance, and border infrastructure development. Here are some key points: Overall Allocation The interim Union Budget 2024-25 allocated a record over Rs...

India to Acquire 31 MQ-9B SkyGuardian – For Surveillance and Reconnaissance in the Indian Ocean

India is in the process of acquiring 31 MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones worth over $3 billion from the US. The MQ-9B SkyGuardian – an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc...

Modernisation on the March: Blueprint for a Future-Ready Indian Army

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is looking to create a strong, secure, self-reliant, and inclusive India with record defence exports and all-time high defence production. All round efforts are being made to achieve ‘Aatmanirbharta’...

Navy Day: A Tribute to the Guardians of India’s Seafaring Legacy

  Navy Day in India is celebrated on the 4th of December every year. This day is observed to commemorate the Indian Navy’s successful attack on the Karachi harbour, which played a crucial role in...

Top 10 Best Revolvers Ever Made

  A revolver is a firearm that can be fired multiple times without reloading. This is one of the reasons why revolvers are also called six-shooters. The history of the revolver can be traced back to the...

Cognitive Warfare – Achieving Victory Without Firing a Bullet

  Researchers all over the world today are tirelessly working to develop a new form of warfare known as cognitive warfare, which aims to target and manipulate the human mind. The human brain, the most...
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