National Security
THE BHARTIYA VAYUYAN VIDHEYAK 2024: A LANDMARK REFORM IN INDIAN AVIATION
The Indian Parliament, on December 5, 2024, enacted the Bhartiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024, replacing the nearly nine-decade-old Aircraft Act of 1934. This monumental legislation heralds a new era in Indian…
By AM (Dr) Sanjeev Kapoor AVSM, VM (Retd)
CRITICALITY OF AIRPOWER IN THE INDIAN NAVY
On December 4, 2024, the Indian Navy (IN) celebrated Navy Day. The Indian Navy has made significant progress since its inception, growing from a fleet of just 35 warships at…
By Cdr Sandeep Dhawan (Retd)
ANTARIKSHA ABHYAS 2024: A NEW ERA FOR INDIA’S SPACE SECURITY
India conducted its first comprehensive space defence exercise, “Antariksha Abhyas 2024”, from November 11 to 13, 2024. It was spearheaded by the Defence Space Agency (DSA) and sought to simulate…
By Air Marshal Anil Khosla (Retd)
DISENGAGEMENT TO DE-ESCALATION: INDIA, CHINA AND THE LAC
“De-escalation between India and China is not just a military necessity but a diplomatic opportunity to transform contention into cooperation, paving the way for lasting peace and shared prosperity in…
By Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan (Retd)
STEALTH DRONES: NINJAS OF THE MODERN BATTLESPACE!
December 05,2011. Iran captures a United States’ (US) Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) (nicknamed ‘Wraith’) over the city of Kashmar in Iran’s Northeast. The Iranian Government announced…
By Brig Arvind Dhananjayan (Retd)
ZOMI IDENTITY AND NATIONHOOD
The Northeastern region of India and Myanmar is a mosaic of diverse ethnic groups, each with its own distinct identity, language, and cultural practices. The intricate tapestry of these communities…
By Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan (Retd)
THE LIGHT ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DISENGAGEMENT TUNNEL
On October 21 this year, in a somewhat surprising turn of events, India and China reached an agreement to disengage forces along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), where violence…
By Maj Gen Neeraj Bali, SM (Retd)
ABOUT TIME INDIAN SECURITY FORCES EMPLOYED FORCE MULTIPLIERS IN COUNTER TERRORIST OPERATIONS
While complimenting Northern Command and 16 Corps of the Indian Army for the splendid operations conducted in the Sundarbani-Akhnoor tract on October 28-29, 2024, I need to focus attention on…
By Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd)
PLAAF DEPLOYMENT OF LONG-RANGE BOMBERS OPPOSITE LADAKH REGION : IMPACT ON INDIA
Over the course of its 75-year history, the PLAAF (People’s Liberation Army Air Force) has transformed from a limited force with a homeland focus to a "strategic air force" equipped…
By Air Cmde SP Singh (Retd)
INDUS WATER TREATY (IWT) – TIME TO REVIEW OUT DATED TREATY
Indus Water Treaty (IWT), often heralded as the most resilient water sharing treaty between coriparian states, having survived three and a half wars and three decades of proxy war is…
By Lt Gen K J Singh (Retd)
5G POISED TO USHER IN A PARADIGM SHIFT IN MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
As the world braces for the fifth generation (5G) wireless technology revolution, the implications for national security, especially for countries like India, are profound and multifaceted. The 5G network, known…
By Col Deepak Kumar (Retd.)
Rising Chinese Air Power in the Maritime Domain – Is it Time to Reset Maritime Strategy?
As the world’s focus is riveted to the rapidly spiraling crisis in the Middle East which threatens to escalate with Iran’s retaliatory missile strike following Israel’s extensive air strikes and…
By Air Marshal (Dr) Diptendu Choudhury (Retd) PVSM, AVSM, VM, VSM
