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Sudhir Pillai

Sudhir Pillai
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Sudhir Pillai is a former Flag Officer Naval Aviation, Chief of Staff at the integrated HQ Andaman and Nicobar Command, and Chief Instructor (Navy) at DSSC Wellington. He tweets @sudhirpillai__.
How the Indian Navy counters modern maritime threats—Hard seas and steady hands

How the Indian Navy counters modern maritime threats—Hard seas and steady hands

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What Iran’s Hormuz play means for Malacca freedoms — and why India should be speaking up

What Iran’s Hormuz play means for Malacca freedoms — and why India should be speaking up

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India isn’t shaping the West Asia crisis—it pays the price for caution

India isn’t shaping the West Asia crisis—it pays the price for caution

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DAP is going from Make in India to Owned by India. AMCA is the first test for success

DAP is going from Make in India to Owned by India. AMCA is the first test for success

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IndiGo meltdown carries a warning for India’s defence sector

IndiGo meltdown carries a warning for India’s defence sector

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India’s defence acquisition framework is designed to prevent wrongdoing, not deliver outcomes

India’s defence acquisition framework is designed to prevent wrongdoing, not deliver outcomes

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India’s defence needs financial institutions. Great powers build credit, not just arsenals

India’s defence needs financial institutions. Great powers build credit, not just arsenals

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India doesn’t want to rely solely on HAL for fighter jets. AMCA project is the first step

India doesn’t want to rely solely on HAL for fighter jets. AMCA project is the first step

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Theaterisation reform is stuck on ranks and roles — India’s military needs clarity

Theaterisation reform is stuck on ranks and roles — India’s military needs clarity

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Operation Sindoor model will not work in future wars. India must not delay theaterisation

Operation Sindoor model will not work in future wars. India must not delay theaterisation

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