Category: Military Modernisation
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DOES TECHNOLOGY WIN WARS
Lt Gen Dushyant Singh (R) and I examined if technology does win wars. The answer is simple . Technology on its own does not win wars as can be seen in Ukraine and Gaza. However technology has changed the way wars are being fought. New technology and conventional weapon systems are being synergised to produce…
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Ubiquity of Space in Battle
Space has increasingly become indispensible in the terrestrial battle. In all current conflicts exploitation of space is extensive. The future is tending towards space to space and space to earth battles. However the important issue is that space remains the toughest place to exist. It places extreme demands on technology. What succeeds in space will…
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The Rise of Rockets
In this episode I have covered how rockets have become the preferred tools of geopolitical coercion, non state power and conventional battle. I have also explained Hypersonic Weapons in this episode. lastly I have discussed the requirement of a rocket force for India.
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Small and Cheap Technologies in Battle
Small and Cheap technologies are ruling the roost in battle these days. In this video I give an overview as to how simple day to day technology has made an impact on the battle field in recent conflicts – most notably Ukraine. The thing to understand is that the Cheap and Small technologies are being…
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Military Technologies of the Century and Applicability in Battle
In this episode I have explained the Military Technologies which will dominate this century and how they will be applied in battle. This is largely based on the ongoing conflicts.
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Rise of Rockets and Missiles in Conflicts By Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
New Delhi, IndiaWritten By: Lt Gen PR Shankar (Retd)Updated: May 18, 2024, 03:47 PM IST Published in WION News @ https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/rise-of-rockets-and-missiles-in-conflicts-722719 STORY HIGHLIGHTS The Armenia and Azerbaijan conflict indicated how conventional wars will be fought using rockets, missiles, drones, and artillery. While its highlight was the extensive use of drones to complement conventional artillery, it also featured…
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Year of Technology Absorption : Maximising Technology Effectiveness
CLAWS held a seminar in Manekshaw Centre, Delhi recently. The theme was Year of Technology Absorption. I had the opportunity to chair a session on Maximising Technology Effectiveness and Soldier Preparedness as well as addressing the seminar. I gave an overview of various technological developments which are taking place on the battlefield in real time.
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India’s Thorium Leap : Towards Self Sufficient Nuclear Energy
Recently, the PM witnessed the commencement of core loading of India’s Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam. This commences the start of the critical second stage of our three stage nuclear program which is based on the Thorium cycle.
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AI & NATIONAL SECURITY
Lt Gen Raj Shukla outlined the growth of AI in national security and how it is affecting militaries and warfare in general. He quotes examples from contemporary conflicts to highlight how nations and militaries are investing into AI as conflict takes new forms. An interesting look into the future. The Indian military needs to adapt…
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A Fireside Chat With Gen Anil Chauhan, CDS
Gen Anil Chauhan visited IIT Madras recently. I had a fireside chat with him. It was very meaningful and useful discussion with a thinking General. See for yourself.
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