Indian Defence Review
Oct 13, 2024 · Indian Defence Review (IDR), quarterly journal, the brainchild of former captain of the Indian Army, was launched on January 1, 1986 as a logical continuum to Lancer established in 1979, the first Indian publishing house dedicated to put …
India’s Defence Modernisation: Challenges and Prospects
Jul 7, 2016 · The challenges that India’s defence industry today faces in terms of producing and procuring advanced weapons system to fulfill the requirements of the services of the armed forces are immense, which need critical examination. The issues that India faces today are hereby discussed one by one. Self-Reliance and Enduring Challenges.
Unfinished Reforms in India’s Defense Sector: A Road Map
Sep 2, 2024 · Evolution of Reforms in Defense Sector. While India embraced economic reforms in 1991 to come out the dirigisme of Nehru and Indira Gandhi and embrace free market and accept private sector as the new temples of modern India, the defense production sector took a decade more to encourage full private sector participation and inflow of FDI up to 26%.
India’s Military Readiness Challenge - Indian Defence Review
Feb 26, 2023 · Being Ready and Relevant. Given the nature of emerging national security threats and challenges, some of which are not clearly discernible, there is a need to build sufficient theoretical rigour and learning among India’s defence policy makers and practitioners in order to contextualise and address the problem of military readiness, both at …
From Ancient Scrolls to Modern Strategy: Chanakya's Influence on …
Nov 22, 2023 · By incorporating these timeless principles, modern military strategists draw inspiration from Chanakya's wisdom, blending ancient insights with contemporary realities to ensure the nation's security in an ever-evolving geopolitical landscape.Modern war requires an “all of government approach” with the synergy of all the elements of national ...
Crafting India’s National Security Strategy: A Multifaceted Approach
Sep 2, 2024 · Furthermore, the United Kingdom's national security strategy provides valuable insights for shaping India's own approach. Although the UK's geopolitical circumstances differ from India's, its emphasis on maintaining a robust strategic nuclear deterrence posture, investing in cyber-security, and bolstering intelligence capabilities can serve as a pertinent model.
India’s Longstanding Defense and Arms Relationship with Russia: …
Jan 29, 2024 · Historically, India has a long standing relationship with Russia regarding defense contracts and armament purchases. Defense cooperation remains a cornerstone of India-Russia relationship. It recently signed a deal to purchase S-400 anti-aircraft missile system from Russiaand made a separate deal to manufacture small arms in India.
Implications of India Acquiring MQ-9B Reaper Drones - Indian …
Sep 2, 2024 · India's acquisition of the MQ-9B Reaper Drone brings forth numerous defence and geopolitical implications, and all the cards are in India's favour. The drone's advanced capabilities empower India to enhance its defence capabilities, border security, counterterrorism efforts, and maritime surveillance. By leveraging this technology, India can ...
Cadre Review: Lean and Mean Indian Army - Indian Defence Review
Sep 20, 2018 · The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Bipin Rawat on June 21 ordered a long awaited cadre review of the 1.2 million strong Indian Army to cover wide ranging issues including cutting of 1,50,000 troops in the next four to five years to sharpen the Army’s effectiveness, prepare to defend two pronged offensive from China and Pakistan combined and merger of different verticals to optimise ...
Indian Military Doctrine: An Analysis - Indian Defence Review
Jan 11, 2018 · Indian Military Doctrine: An Analysis. A doctrine is for the future, but is based on past experiences and takes into account the present conflicts/wars with available technology and anticipated technological advances. From doctrine, flows the organisational structure of the military, its staffing, what the forces need to be equipped with, their ...