Features
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September 16, 2024
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW / MIDHANI
Strengthening India's Strategic Sectors with Advanced Material Technology: S.K. Jha, CMD, MidhaniIn an exclusive conversation, Sanjay Kumar Jha, CMD, MIDHANI speaks with Manish Kumar Jha of SP Guide Publications on the critical and emerging materials for the wide range of equipment from jet engines to submarines to next-generation combat jets.
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August 14, 2024
India's Embrace of Counter-War Technologies: Strengthening National Defence
By Manish Kumar Jha and Prof Amit DasIn an era characterised by rapid technological advancements and shifting geopolitical dynamics, India has been significantly enhancing its defence capabilities by adopting advanced counter-war technologies. As modern warfare increasingly involves a spectrum of threats ranging from ballistic missiles to cyber incursions and space-based challenges, India's commitment to integrating cutting-edge defence systems is crucial for maintaining national security and strategic stability.
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August 7, 2024
Bangladesh in Turmoil: From Liberation to Frustration
By Manish Kumar JhaSheikh Hasina came to power as a progressive democratic leader. There is no doubt that she brought economic stability to Bangladesh and she is credited with raising Bangladesh's political and economic stature to the global map. Her abrupt departure has now created a power vacuum that threatens to destabilise the country further.
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July 2, 2024
Advancing the Indian Air Force training capabilities
By Manish Kumar JhaA Weapon Systems School for the Indian Air Force (IAF) adds a new chapter to the advanced training and firepower
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June 19, 2024
India-Italy: 'Melodi' Harmony will boost defence relations
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystThe roadmap laid out by the two leaders aims to bolster defence cooperation and foster a strategic partnership that transcends past challenges
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June 3, 2024
How the future of Unmanned Military Aircraft is unfolding
By Manish Kumar JhaThe integration of Tactical AI and machine learning in defence projects is enhancing the performance and portability of high-performance capacities across various military platforms
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May 21, 2024
Water Bombers — A worthwhile fixed wing option
By Wg Cdr Jamshed Lashkari (Retd)Fixed-wing firefighting aircraft offer significant advantages: rapid response, large capacity, strategic precision, versatility, and long endurance, making them crucial in modern wildfire management strategies
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April 30, 2024
Cyber Laws and Regulations in India: Military Challenges
By Manish Kumar JhaThe recent attacks on Indian institutions, including the military establishment, call for comprehensive cyber policies which back the many dimensions of national security. In a new scathing report on coordinated cyberattacks on India, researchers have uncovered a new espionage campaign targeting Indian government agencies. What is needed?
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April 18, 2024
Middle East Braces for Escalation
By Manish Kumar JhaIran's direct aerial assault on Israel signals end of Shadow War and raises stakes of a broader Middle East conflict
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March 28, 2024
Scooting Tech Barriers for Indian Military Drones
By Manish Kumar JhaMilitary drone technology has seen significant advancements in recent years, with various countries investing heavily in research, development, and deployment. While India has strived to achieve a higher grade in the drone category...
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March 27, 2024
Exercise Bharat Shakti 2024
By Manish Kumar JhaIn a rapidly evolving global landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and emerging security threats, nations around the world are continuously enhancing their military capabilities to ensure sovereignty and national security.
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March 26, 2024
IAF’s Pushing Boundaries: How AI Revolutionises Aerospace
By Manish Kumar JhaWith a Big Data Analytics and Al Platform at the heart of Al Centre, the IAF adopting some of the groundbreaking AI applications and integration in its platforms and systems. At IAF's AI centre, the applications are being infused...
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March 11, 2024
Disruption in Defence: Military robots breaking new ground on the battlefield
By Manish Kumar JhaNew developments in military robots are breaking the ground on the battlefield with new applications and tasks beyond the limit of human soldiers. Some of the latest projects include next-gen technologies, leading to military logistics and systems.
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March 8, 2024
MH-60R Seahawk bolsters India's Maritime Security
By Manish Kumar JhaThe commissioning of multi-mission MH-60R Seahawk Helicopter strengthens Indian maritime operation in Indian Ocean Region (IOR)
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February 17, 2024
Exercise - Vayu Shakti-24 - IAF's Offensive Prowess on Full Display with Day and Night Strikes
By Neetu DhuliaThe Indian Air Force's Exercise Vayu Shakti-24, held at the Pokhran range near Jaisalmer, showcased the military's formidable capabilities and technological advancements. With precision strikes executed both day and night, the event highlighted the IAF's commitment to maintaining air superiority. Neetu Dhulia reports from ground zero.
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February 17, 2024
Government approves big-ticket military acquisition worth 84,560 crore ($10.57 bn)
By Manish Kumar JhaThe Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) granted approval for Acceptance of Necessity (AoNs) for various capital acquisition proposals amounting to 84,560 crore ($10.57 billion). The DAC also notified amendments in Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020, reducing the overall procurement cycle for Start-Ups & MSMEs.
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February 12, 2024
Clear Skies Ahead
By Manish Kumar JhaIAF's pursuit of Air & Space Supremacy amid a surfeit of challenges
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February 7, 2024
Union Defence budget 2024
By Manish Kumar JhaA continuous push by the Government for military indigenisation amid fiscal prudence
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February 2, 2024
Indian Air Force to Showcase Prowess in Exercise Vayu Shakti-24
By Neetu DhuliaThe Indian Air Force (IAF) is gearing up to demonstrate its formidable aerial capabilities in Exercise Vayu Shakti-24, slated for February 17, 2024 at the Pokhran Air to Ground Range near Jaisalmer.
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January 25, 2024
Defending DRDO: Restructure the responsibilities
By Manish Kumar JhaA strategic transformation of DRDO is needed to chart a course for excellence in defence technology and a more agile and responsive future
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December 29, 2023
6G will transform military-industrial applications
By Manish Kumar JhaUnleashing the future with 6G technology's revolutionary impact on military, geopolitics and cybersecurity
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November 17, 2023
India-US Strategic Relations – In Robust Health
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystAt the latest 2+2 Ministerial dialogue, India and the US forge a resilient alliance and unveil a multi-Faceted partnership for defence, innovation, and global security
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November 1, 2023
New Chapter in India-Italy Defence Ties
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystCharting a fresh course, India and Italy embark on a new era of defence collaboration
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October 19, 2023
India-France discuss Rafale-M and Scorpene deals
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystThe recent visit of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to France has elevated Indo-French defence relations to the next level
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October 13, 2023
Emergency Procurement of Weapons filled Critical Gaps
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystEmpowering Our Armed Forces with Emergency Procurement has paved the way for rapid acquisition of critical weapon systems
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October 6, 2023
Airpower beyond Boundaries
By Neetu DhuliaIndian Air Force (IAF) is celebrating 91 years of Airpower Excellence and Triumph in the Skies
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September 21, 2023
P-8I by Boeing: A Decade of Dedication; Charting the Course for Tomorrow
By Neetu DhuliaAs the Indian Navy's demand for more P-8I aircraft grows, Boeing company, manufacturer of the P-8I, is fervently stepping up to meet this need
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September 1, 2023
Embraer is open to exploring technology transfer to India
By Ayushee ChaudharyAhead of their KC-390 Millennium Day festivities, Embraer's delegation took the opportunity to underscore their nation's unwavering commitment to India, while underlining Embraer's legacy of 54 years and its expansive portfolio of over 30 platforms.
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June 26, 2023
PM Modi's State visit to US — a strong boost for Indo-US ties
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe visit witnessed a lot of key developments, deliberations, and meetings in the fields of defence, education, environment, technology, and other global affairs.
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June 8, 2023
Germany and India: Shared concerns
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystBoth countries revive theirdefence partnership, rekindling technological co-operation and strengthening Indo-Pacific security
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June 8, 2023
India-US relations on a higher pedestal
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystVisit of US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin to India will elevate the India-US Defence Partnership to unprecedented heights, forging a new future
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June 8, 2023
Iran Goes Hypersonic!
By Rohit GoelIran's recent unveiling of a hypersonic missile has escalated tensions between the Islamic Republic and the United States, resulting in the imposition of new sanctions by Washington
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June 1, 2023
The best bet is to bet on yourself
By SP's News NetworkGrow from 'Make in India' to 'Innovate in India' to boost India's defence ecosystem and transform Indigenous manufacturing
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April 14, 2023
IAF Chief flies in Pilatus PC-7
By Staff CorrespondentChief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari flew a sortie in the Pilatus PC-7 MkII to mark the completion of over two lakh flying hours of the aircraft
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March 26, 2023
India and Japan - need for Defence Industries to join hands
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystDuring his official talks with the Japanese Prime Minister the Indian Prime Minister talked of the mantra of co-innovation, co-design and co-creation for a deeper and mutually beneficial defence cooperation
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March 26, 2023
India-US to share Air Information
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystThe agreement will encompass a wide range of air information like weather data, flight plans and other relevant information that could assist in air traffic management and situational awareness of the sky and also facilitate the transfer of other advanced and sensitive technologies to India
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March 14, 2023
India-Australia: In Top Gear
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystRelationship between the two countries has evolved to the level of comprehensive strategic partnership in June 2020, from strategic partnership agreement in 2009
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March 3, 2023
India and Italy Prime Ministers meet to scale up Strategic Partnership
By Ayushee ChaudharyPrime Minister Narenda Modi met with the Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni and discussed scaling up India-Italy bilateral relationship and deepening ties in StartUps and defence too.
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February 13, 2023
Foreign Ministers of 32 countries to attend Aero India 2023
By Ayushee ChaudharyAir Chiefs of 29 friendly foreign countries, 98 foreign countries and a total number of 809 exhibitors are a part of the show this year.
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January 27, 2023
Colours of India at the Kartavya Path
By Ayushee ChaudharyIndia's indigenous military prowess, cultural diversity & Nari Shakti paints the Kartavya Path, formerly Raj Path, on the 74th Republic Day
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January 25, 2023
General Atomics Builds its Support Network for India through COCO and Atmanirbhar
By Dr. Vivek Lall, General Atomics Global CorporationWe're also reaching out to the Indian high-tech sector and have announced partnership with Indian companies
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October 31, 2022
Prime Minister Modi lays foundation stone of C295 Aircraft Manufacturing Facility in Gujarat
By Ayushee ChaudharyThis facility, which will be a collaboration between Tata and Airbus, will be utilised for manufacturing C295 aircrafts for the Indian Air Force. This is the first project in which a military aircraft will be manufactured in India by a private company.
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October 19, 2022
Prime Minister Inaugurates DefExpo 2022, Reiterates New India's Resolve
By Ayushee ChaudharyDuring the inaugural ceremony, Prime Minister Modi launched Mission DefSpace, laid foundation stone for Deesa Airfield & released the 4th Positive Indigenisation List
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October 10, 2022
Touching the sky with glory for 9 decades
By Ayushee ChaudharyWith a theme of 'Transforming for the Future', the 90th Indian Air Force Day was celebrated outside the National Capital for the first time
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October 7, 2022
“A squadron Strength of 42 is vital for a 24X7 Combat Air Patrol” — Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari
By Neetu DhuliaOn the momentous occasion of the Indian Air Force celebrating its 90th Anniversary, the Air Chief reaffirmed IAF's commitment to protect the nation's sovereignty and integrity at all costs
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October 4, 2022
Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) 'Prachanda' marks its entry into IAF
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe Defence Minister formally inducted indigenously designed and developed LCH, uplifting the self-reliant defence industry.
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September 29, 2022
Carl-Gustaf M4 to be 'Made in India'
By Neetu DhuliaSaab to bring the latest in manufacturing techniques for Carl-Gustaf's production in India