Rakesh Krishnan Simha

In May 1964, India’s Defence Minister Yashwantrao Chavan visited the Pentagon, the HQ of the US defence department. Chavan, who was trying to rapidly modernise the Indian military, requested the Americans to sell India...

In modern aerial warfare, few moments are as defining as the four-day conflict between India and Pakistan — codenamed Operation Sindoor. While the operation showcased India’s multidimensional military capabilities, it will be remembered most...

in the 1970s, the economist Raj Krishna coined the term ‘Hindu Rate of Growth’ to describe India's sluggish economic performance, averaging around 3.5% annual GDP growth from the 1950s to the 1980s. The phrase,...

The world is witnessing a dramatic transformation in the skies. Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), also known as drones, have evolved from niche military tools into powerful, multi-purpose machines that are reshaping industries, redefining warfare,...

in the rapidly evolving 21st-century global order, the question of leadership is more complex and contested than ever before. The post-World War II international system, shaped by US-led liberal hegemony, is in a state...

Indians feel a sense of pride when they talk about Dharma Yuddha – the Hindu Code of War, which lays out strict rules for fighting for both sides. The Vedas laid out thousands of...

In the spring of 1971, the Indian subcontinent teetered on the edge of chaos. The Pakistani military’s brutal crackdown on Bengali civilians during Operation Searchlight — which led to the deaths of 2.6 million...

Developing an indigenous aeroengine remains one of India’s most challenging yet critical technological ambitions. For decades, India has sought to master the complex technology of jet engines for military aircraft, a capability that underpins...

As the Indian Air Force seeks to upgrade, modernise and replenish its dwindling fighter fleet, India is under increasing US pressure to choose between Lockheed Martin’s F-21 and Boeing’s F-15EX for its Multi-Role Fighter...

Ever since Donald Trump dangled the prospect of two squadrons of F-35s for India, and especially after the stunning aerial ballet of the F-35 and Su-57 at Aero India this past February, the Indian...

It was a big event all right. The biennial Aero India 2025, held at Yelahanka Air Base in Bengaluru was spectacular, uniting the world's aviation and defence industry under one roof like never before....

In a major aviation development, US President Donald Trump has offered India two squadrons of the F-35 stealth fighter. This announcement has created a buzz in the aviation world, with many wondering if India...

Two key developments in military aerospace are poised to significantly impact the balance of air power in India’s neighbourhood. Firstly, China’s premier fifth-generation fighter jet, the J-20 Mighty Dragon, has entered mass production and...