40 Tejas Mk1 and 83 Tejas Mk1A will be powered by American developed F404-GE-IN20 after-burning engines to be followed up with F414-GE-INS6 after-burning engines which will be sourced for 20... Read more
Baghdadi is Dead, But What About the Rest of ISIS?
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s death brings the curtain down on the life of one of the most brutal exponents of violent jihad. His only peer was probably Osama bin Laden. The conduct of the op... Read more
War is Changing. Are We?
Changing Face of War In Jul 19, two oil tankers were sunk in the Gulf of Oman through use of mines. In Sep 19, two coordinated air strikes were carried out on oil facilities deep in Saudi Ar... Read more
Homemade Muscle
AIR CHIEF MARSHAL R.K.S. Bhadauria recently said that the days of importing jets were over, and that the 36 Rafale jets, from France, could be the last of such imports. The statement came at... Read more
This Device Could Help Soldiers See Through Walls in the Urban Fight
Since the dawn of urban warfare, one of the most terrifying aspects of the fight has been not knowing what’s on the other side of the wall a soldier is facing. The Army recently awarded a pr... Read more
Big Boost to Defence Export: Defence Minister Eases Rules for Exporting Components
In a bid to achieve India’s target of reaching Rs. 35,000 in defence export by 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has eased certain export restrictions for companies wanting to sell compon... Read more
There was Nothing Fast or Loose about US Support for the Kurds
In his recent OpEd (“In supporting the Kurds in Syria, US has been playing fast and loose with the law,” Military Times, Oct. 14, 2019), John Robinson plays the voice of reason amidst... Read more
We will Continue to Partner with Friends to Confront any Emerging Threats: Army chief
India is committed to peace and stability in the neighbourhood as also in the “wider region” and the Army will continue to partner with friends to “confront any kind of eme... Read more
After Syria Debacle, US Needs to Recommit to Indo-Pacific
The Trump administration is struggling to undo the catastrophic damage caused by the president’s precipitous withdrawal of U.S. forces from Syria. Some of it is irreparable, such as the loss... Read more
At least 15 people have died since Turkey started bombarding Syria on late Wednesday night. Reports say at least eight of the 15 dead in the Kurdish-controlled region of northeaster Syria we... Read more









