Rakesh Krishnan Simha

–The writer is a globally cited defence analyst. His work has been published by leading think tanks, and quoted extensively in books on diplomacy, counter terrorism, warfare and economic development. The views expressed are of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda

Tech-Infused Warfare: Quantum Leap for Indian Army

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In an era where warfare is no longer defined by traditional weapons and national borders, the battlefield is evolving rapidly, and with it, the strategies that shape global military powers. Modern conflicts are increasingly...

Navigating the Future: How Unmanned Systems Are Revolutionising the Indian Navy

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The Indian Navy has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, particularly with the integration of Tactical Unmanned Systems into its operational framework. This evolution is driven by the need to enhance maritime security,...

Force Multipliers: Supercharging IAF’s Firepower

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The concept of force multipliers is a key element of military doctrine that asserts a country can fight with limited resources and win. In the broadest sense, a force or combat multiplier is a...

INS Arighat: India’s Nuclear Command Gets Undersea Boost

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On August 29, 2024, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched India’s second Ship Submersible Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN) submarine at Visakhapatnam at the secretive Ship Building Centre in the Eastern Naval Command. INS Arighat, which translates...

Skyward Surge: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Propel Indian Aerospace

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On January 10, 2024, the Indian Navy unveiled the Drishti 10 Starliner unmanned aerial vehicle manufactured by Adani Defence and Aerospace at the company’s Aerospace Park in Hyderabad. Drishti 10 is an advanced ISR...

Hypersonic Hiccups: Challenges in BRAHMOS II Development

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Named after the Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers, the BRAHMOS missile system has been one of India’s most successful weapons programmes. A joint-venture between the DRDO and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya, who together formed BrahMos Aerospace,...

Avoidable Dogfight: Why India Should SHELVE the MRFA Acquisition

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For the past two decades, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has grappled with a pressing and distressing issue - its inability to maintain the combat aircraft fleet at the authorised level of 42 squadrons....

Drone Warfare: Lessons from Ongoing Conflicts and Implications for India

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On November 25, 2023, Russia launched its largest drone attack since the start of the Ukraine War, damaging several facilities, including critical infrastructure and civilian and commercial buildings throughout the country. Massed drone attacks,...

Tejas – Taking India to the Statusphere

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  The Tejas light combat aircraft is arguably the most impressive achievement of India's aerospace industry, today. The Mark 1 version is already a capable fighter and after years of being based at Tamil Nadu’s...

Countering China’s Growing Maritime Influence – Indian Navy Needs a Strategic Evolution

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  From 1991 to 2020, the Indian Navy underwent a remarkable transformation, evolving from a force focused on protecting India's immediate periphery to one capable of projecting power in the Indo-Pacific. The driving force behind...

Project Udbhav: Integrating Ancient Indian Military Doctrines and Modern Strategy

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  The tools, methods and perceptions of war may have changed, but war itself has not changed. As UK-based strategist and author Colin Gray says, “Some confused theorists would have us believe that war can...

F-35 vs AMCA: India’s Options in the Stealth Era

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In February 2023 the US brought its most advanced jet, the F-35, to India for the first time alongside the F-16 and FA-18 fighters and the B-1B bomber. This year’s US delegation at Aero...

India’s Journey Towards Self-Reliance in Defence Production: A Vision for National Security

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  In 1940 legendary Indian industrialist Walchand Hirachand struck a deal with an American businessman to produce combat aircraft in India. One of the investors in the project was the Maharaja of Mysore who agreed to...
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