Navy can project power in Indian Ocean region with smaller ships and submarines, they say India’s military engagements are focused on defending the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and dominate... Read more
There will be no Delay in Supply of Rafale Jets to India: France
There will be no delay in delivery of 36 Rafale jets to India as the timeline finalised for the supply of the fighter jets will be strictly respected, French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain has s... Read more
US Pushing Ties to Brink of ‘New Cold War’: China
China on Sunday accused the US of pushing the bilateral ties to the brink of a “new Cold War” by spreading “lies” about the coronavirus and said it was open to intern... Read more
Nepal PM Oli’s New Map Tactic had Three Key Objectives. China is the Common Factor
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s move to release a new political map this week and escalate tensions with New Delhi was designed to consolidate his loosening grip on the party and govern... Read more
The Need for a War Plan
No general would GO into battle without a map or war plan. Campaigns have been lost for want of these. This is exactly what befell the government’s Make in India vision for the defence secto... Read more
Islands of Opportunity: Where India and Australia Can Work Together
As India and Australia prepare for a virtual summit next month between prime ministers amid the coronavirus pandemic, a possible strategic initiative could involve the cooperative use of the... Read more
Army Chief Visits Ladakh After Border Skirmish at LAC
Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Friday visited Leh, the headquarters of 14 Corps in Ladakh, for a security review of the sensitive sector amid tensions between India and China al... Read more
Who is Being Backed by Pakistan in Afghanistan in these Days of Chaos?
The recent violence in Afghanistan has highlighted its multi-pronged conflict. The IS or Islamic State may hate Shias just as the Taliban does but they hate each other too. Pakistan may hate... Read more
Indian Ocean Becoming New Focus of Activity After South China Sea, Need to Augment Security: Defence Secretary
After the South China Sea, the Indian Ocean Region is becoming the new focus of activity and India needs to augment security so that the blue economy involving fishing, mineral and energy ex... Read more
Militaries of India and China on High Alert as Border Tensions Escalate
Talks between the Indian and Chinese military to end escalating tensions along their disputed border have ended in a deadlock as the fragile peace shows signs of breaking down. Border incide... Read more









