Category: Firepower
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A CONVERSATION ON ATAGS & ARTILLERY
Had a detailed conversation on ATAGS and the modernisation of artillery with Snehesh Alex Phillip of The Print. This is the second interaction. Both are available below. The introduction of ATATGS into the Indian Army is a welcome step. However it is not the end of the road or the solution to all our issues.…
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Deep Dive on Pralay Missile System
Mr Sandeep Unnithan and I did a deep dive on the PRALAY Missile system which was recently paraded on the Republic Day . It was a great interaction with one of our best defence analysts. Covered technical, tactical and strategic aspects of the Pralay Missile. This caps a series of significant missile developments in recent…
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The Pralay Missile and India’s Growing Defence Capability
The Pralay Missile is being displayed in the Republic Day parade for the first time. It is a valuable addition in our defence capability vis a vis China. It marks an addition to the long list of capability enhancement which has taken place over the past one year. It also adds to India’s layered response…
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INDIA’S HYPERSONIC TEST : AN INITIAL ANALYSIS
This is an initial analysis of the hypersonic test carried out recently. In fact is is a preview of the analysis yet to come. Watch out for more.
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Remembering ‘Paddy’ – The Chief
Yesterday Gen S Padmanabhan, the 20th Army Chief of the Indian Army was cremated. This episode is in his remembrance. Gen Paddy as he was affectionately called was soldiers general with a rare intellect and a ready wit. Most importantly he spoke where it mattered and when he spoke it mattered! May he RIP.
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ROLE OF ARTILLERY IN WINNING THE KARGIL WAR
In this podcast with Mr Sree Iyer, I have outlined how Artillery played a key role in winning in Kargil. While I have narrated what I wanted , the more important aspect is what the Pakistanis thought about our Artillery. I have also incorporated excerpts from the wonderful film made by the Artillery Directorate. You…
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Role of Artillery in Changing the Course of Kargil War
On the Eve of 25th anniversary of Kargil War, remembering how Indian Army using high volumes of Artillery fire and supported by Indian Air Force strikes, recaptured the heights in the Drass and Kargil area. By Lt Gen P R Shankar (R) Published in the Financial Express @ https://www.financialexpress.com/business/defence-on-the-eve-of-25th-anniversary-of-kargil-war-3564903/ It was in early May 1999…
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The Rise Of Rockets in Recent Conflicts
Firepower is delivered by three means essentially – aircraft, guns and rockets/missiles. The most noticeable thing has been that the use of rockets in recent conflicts has gone up significantly. Rockets and missiles of various variety have been used for many purposes including coercion, as a tool of power and conveying nuclear ambiguity. This is…
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Artillery, the King of Battlefield Through the Ages
Artillery used to merely neutralise the enemy in the bygone days. Now, the fate of nations and their ambitions will largely hinge upon their respective artilleries. By Lt Gen PR Shankar (retd) Published in The Tribune on 02 Dec 2023. @ https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/features/artillery-the-king-of-battlefield-through-the-ages-568018 A few years back, it was postulated how future wars would be short.…
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THE STROM IN A TEACUP ABOUT THE TOWED GUN SYSTEM
There is a lot of hype based on misinformation about the Army’s plan to induct a lighter towed gun system which is better suited for the mountains and can adapt to futuristic requirements on the battle field. This video clarifies all this including trashing social media activism.
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