Rakesh Krishnan Simha

In a landmark announcement at the dawn of the year, India's Ministry of Defence declared 2025 as the 'Year of Reforms', a pivotal initiative aimed at accelerating the modernisation of the armed forces. Defence...

cognitive warfare, the deliberate targeting of human perception and decision-making through disinformation, AI-driven influence and psychological operations, has emerged as a critical domain of modern conflict. Speaking at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025, Anshuman...

Russian President Vladimir Putin stands at the centre of one of the most striking geopolitical paradoxes of the early 21st century. To many in the West, he has become a symbol of authoritarianism, aggression...

In 1945, diplomat and author KM Panikkar foresaw that India’s future lay in the sea. In his book, ‘India and the Indian Ocean,’ he wrote: “While to other countries, the Indian Ocean is only...

The Dubai Air Show, a biennial gathering of global aerospace innovation held at Al Maktoum International Airport, concluded on a tragic note on November 21, 2025. As the Indian Air Force’s Tejas Mk1 executed...

Air power remains a critical determinant of military balance between India and Pakistan. As of 2025, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) faces significant challenges in maintaining a modern, capable fighter fleet amid economic constraints,...

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has formally proposed the acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, estimated to cost approximately ₹2 lakh crore (US $ 22 billion). This move,...

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...