Prof Dr Dinesh Kumar Pandey

-The writer is a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Air Power Studies. Prior to this he was Group Captain in the IAF. He served the IAF for more than three decades in various capacities. He was Director Air Staff Inspections and retired as Director, Joint Control and Analysis Centre. The views expressed are personal and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda

IAF Evolving As Indian Aerospace Force

Prof Dr Dinesh Kumar Pandey -
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has developed into a cutting-edge combat force due to its perseverance and success in various missions during peace and war times. Through timely planning and initiatives, the IAF is...

The Indian Air Force’s Revolutionary Role in the Kargil Conflict

Prof Dr Dinesh Kumar Pandey -
The 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas anniversary, on July 26, commemorates India's triumph in the Kargil conflict in 1999. This conflict marked the successful completion of ‘Operation Safed Sagar’ by the Indian Air Force (IAF)...

Exploitation of Nuclear Weapons During the Russia-Ukraine War

Prof Dr Dinesh Kumar Pandey -
On May 9th, 2024 Victory Day, Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a warning in a speech in Moscow’s Red Square before thousands of soldiers, saying that his country would not accept any threats from...

Fast, Fierce and Fabulous

Prof Dr Dinesh Kumar Pandey -
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the leadership of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, took a significant stride on November 30, 2023, approving the acquisition of defence equipment worth Rs 2.23 lakh crore from Indian...

Dubai Air Show 2023: Incredible Displays from India’s Defence Industry

Prof Dr Dinesh Kumar Pandey -
  The Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent is at the Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai to participate in the biennial Dubai Air Show, scheduled from November 13 to November 17, 2023. Light Combat Aircraft...

Self-Reliance as a Pragmatic Strategy for India’s Defence Sector

Prof Dr Dinesh Kumar Pandey -
  Many compelling rationales underscore the imperative of fostering self-reliance within the Indian defence sector. Strategic autonomy encompasses the notion of self-reliance within the defence sector, allowing a nation to uphold its independence and refrain...

Countering Challenges of the Modernisation of Warfare

Prof Dr Dinesh Kumar Pandey -
The armed forces around the world are experiencing a technological revolution to equip themselves for future battles. Combat might be made significantly swift, accurate, stealthy, and intelligent with the help of cutting-edge technology like...

PALM 400 Fulfils Indian Army’s Offensive Need

Prof Dr Dinesh Kumar Pandey -
Attacks with "Precise Attack Loitering Munitions", commonly known as 'PALMs', are a type of weapon that can remain in the air for an extended period over a specific region, locate and identify targets, and...
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