Indian Defence Review
WEB08/09/24. 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 forward the military experience and point of view.
India’s Defence Modernisation: Challenges and Prospects
WEBJul 7, 2016 · India today faces the most complex threats and challenges that range from nuclear to sub-conventional spectrum of conflict. Issues such as unresolved territorial disputes with China and Pakistan, insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and in the North Eastern states, the growing menace of left wing extremism, and the rising threat of urban terrorism has further exacerbated India’s security ...
Crafting India’s National Security Strategy: A Multifaceted Approach
WEBSep 2, 2024 · India's national security strategy stands at a critical crossroads, defined by the intricate interplay of a complex geopolitical landscape and an array of multifaceted challenges. In this dynamic environment, the nation's security architecture requires careful deliberation and strategic foresight. Drawing lessons from global powers like the ...
The Question of Sea Security in IR - indiandefencereview.com
WEBMar 14, 2024 · The Leading Realist in IR Jo hn Mearsheimer once conceded that states always seek to maximize their power and prowess to achieve security. Realism also contends that states prioritize maintaining their security and status quo power over aggressive expansion, focusing on balancing agai nst threats rather than seeking dominance. It provides a theoretical rationale for comprehending the complex ...
Defense industry - Indian Defence Review
WEBDenmark Invests €1.3 Billion in 115 New CV90 Combat Vehicles. Denmark has significantly strengthened its military capabilities by ordering 115 CV9035 MkIIIC infantry fighting vehicles from BAE Systems Hägglunds. This acquisition, valued at €1.3 billion,...
Military Diplomacy: A Vital Tool for Furthering National Interests
WEBApr 17, 2018 · Diplomacy to further a nation’s goals is, unquestionably, a critical dynamic and, if supplemented with defence/military diplomacy, will prove vastly beneficial for a nation. The world’s leading power, the United States (US), like many other Western nations, since decades, has effectively employed military diplomacy to further its interests ...
Hypersonic Weapons: A Global Perspective
WEBSep 2, 2024 · Potential of Hypersonics. The term 'hypersonic' commonly refers to the obtainment of speeds greater than Mach 5. After all, most ballistic missiles fly at speeds well above the hypersonic threshold, and these systems have been around for many decades. The true innovative quality of aerial hypersonic weapons is their ability to maintain ...
Changing Indian Exceptionalism: Global and Regional Implications
WEBApr 11, 2024 · Changing Indian Exceptionalism: Global and Regional Implications. In the current election season, the issue of India gifting the Kachchatheevu is land to Sri Lanka in 1974, has been raised as a poll issue by one party. Along with this ‘gift’, many Indians are now questioning similar ‘gifts’ like Aksai Chin to China, Kobe valley, Coco ...
India’s Nuclear Triad: Meeting the Deterrence Challenge
WEBSep 2, 2024 · INS Arihant, part of Indian Navy's (IN) Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) project at Visakhapatnam, and India's first indigenous nuclear ballistic missile submarine recently became fully operational after completing its first deterrence patrol. This extended patrol capability adds to significant ...
India-Pakistan War 1965: A Reappraisal - indiandefencereview.com
WEBSep 2, 2024 · Frustrated by the dismal failure of Operation Gibraltor, Pakistan launched another desperate attempt at annexing Jammu and Kashmir from India on 01 September 1965. Operation Grand Slam, it involved isolating Punch, Rajouri, Naushera and Aknoor and followed by a plan for capture of Jammu in fast paced armoured manoeuvres.