China: A Pain in Neighbours’ Neck
Not just India, Bhutan or Nepal, and Southeast Asian nations like Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Brunei have to fend off their territories from China’s salami-slice strategy. Even Russia that claims […]
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Sriharikota and Kulasekarapattinam: Expanding India’s Orbital Reach
The chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, S. Somanath, has announced that the Kulasekarapattinam spaceport will be operational within two years, specifically designed for launching small satellites. Following the […]
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 […]
Onward to the Cosmos: Meet the 4 Astronauts Selected for India’s Gaganyaan Mission”
On February 27, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the identities of the four astronauts chosen for the Gaganyaan mission, marking India’s inaugural manned spaceflight. The announcement was made during his […]
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, […]
Swarm Drone Wars
Russian capture of Avdiivka town in the Donbas region is in the news. Russian military released drone footage on February 18, 2024, showing a chaotic rout of Ukrainian forces, a […]
Hypersonic Hiccups: Challenges in BRAHMOS II Development
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 […]
The Specter of War
“This is not an era of war.” These immortal words were spoken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G20 summit held in Bali, Indonesia, in September 2022. This significant […]
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. […]
The Munich Security Conference 2024: Addressing Misplaced Agenda
Significance & Perspective: The 60th Munich Security Conference (MSC) culminated on 18th February 2024 at a private venue in Munich. The two-day conference was attended by global marquee figures, including the […]
The Ethical Frontiers
The advent of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) in military strategy and national defence represents a significant shift toward the adoption of more sophisticated, predictive, and adaptable security mechanisms. This […]
