Category: MILITARY TECHNOLOGIES OF THIS CENTURY
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PRALAY AND INDIA’S MISSILE POWER / LT GEN PR SHANKAR
The recent #test #firings of the #Pralay #missile was carried out at maximum and minimum ranges successfully a short while back. The missile is on the verge of entering service in a year or so. Where does it fit into India’s security calculus and what are the missile systems which India has?
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Evolving Paradigms: Air Power in India’s National Security
A great discussion on the contours of #airpower as it is unfolding. What will future #aerospace power be like? What should be the key areas of #India’s future devp. A perspective on #joint application of force. India’s capability and measures to tackle #Pakistan and# China despite the gaps in the #IAF.
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RARE EARTHS IN INDIA
India has adequate reserves of #rare earth oxides. It is a matter of processing them in required quantities and building up the value chain. It is a process which the government has started. It will take its due time. One has to be patient. See the earlier Video on Rare Earths @ https://youtu.be/krlgMfGsnjg
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Bangladesh : A Worrisome Redux
India’s Approach to Bangladesh is turning from one of being conciliatory to one of being hard nosed and pragmatic. The reason is simple. Bangladesh is slowly but surely sliding into an Islamist Anarchy. The current dispensation which seized power in a politico military coup is beyond Bangladesh’s constitutional remit and must be replaced sooner than…
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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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REFORMS NEEDED IN THE MOD
Technology is changing at pace as AI swamps our systems, nature of war and conflict is changing, India has set off a year of reforms in MOD, Integrated Theatre Commands are being ushered in and India is rising. A Vikisit Bharat is impossible without a Surakshit Bharat. In the light of these developments, Lt Gen…
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INDIA’S RESPONSE TO CHINA’S GREAT LEAP FORWARD
Every odd day China comes up with a new military capability. Even after discounting China’s PR and Info War as well as its dodgy technology, the PLA is adding warlike equipment at a fast clip to its inventory with the maxim being Quantity has its own Quality. Without doubt the gulf between Chinese and Indian…
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INDIA’S HYPERSONIC MISSILES BEYOND THE HYPE
A 360deg discussion with Mr Sandip Unnithan of News Nine Plus on India’s Hypersonic Missile Test when seen in conjunction with other significant missile developments. There are huge Implications for #India‘s Strategic posture and envelope which is fast expanding.
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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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Defence & Space in India
Lt Gen Anil Bhat (R), DG ISPA, gave out a clear overview of the strides India is making in space. He further elucidated that the Indian armed forces are now fully tuned into the space game which is being played out by powerful nations. Must watch to understand where we stand.
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