Stanford researcher writes why New Delhi in recent times has been left with an invidious all-or-nothing choice in the use of military force—either start a major war or abstain from action.
Most of India’s defence programmes take about two decades before being fielded. For whatever reason this has become the norm, it is no longer sustainable.
Defence capabilities cannot be improved overnight. The problem is that the resolve to build capacity has been largely missing in Modi and his predecessors.
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CDS Bipin Rawat said Tuesday that the retiring age of armed forces personnel, those below the rank of officers, should be extended to 58, from the current 37-38.
Former Defence Minister and current Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman must keep Indian forces in mind while allocating Budget 2020. The last one was a disaster.
The graduation is meant to bolster the legacy and legitimacy of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, even as the real-world preparedness lagged behind the glossy narrative.
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In largest overhaul of military command in 5 decades, Field Marshal Asim Munir set to assume post of Chief of Defence Forces tomorrow, as Army claims primacy in Pakistan armed forces.
It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.
Indian as a nation has its own ethos. Never in its history nor mythology ( ambiguous history) India harboured territorial ambitions, a product of its spiritual outlook. The main issues of securing its contentious borders which lie along mountainous and snow clad areas dictate that land forces are predominant. Joint forces are an operational necessity and military structures adequately cater for the same.
The present scenario has dictated modernisation at a rapid pace, that which will ensure decisive win against Pakistan in future wars. Nuclear aspect of Pakistan gets nullified by its own policy of waging wars through support of terrorist groups, which will eventually degrade its regular combat potential. It will be able defend itself against any change of status quo by China. The paper is based on misconceived perceptions rather than pragmatic approach of a developing nation moored in nonaggressive ideology.
Unfortunately we don’t really always articulate the requirements of the combat zone in modern perspective with prophylactic tactical & critical aspects .We often freeze the boundary of the combat zone which can always prove fatal from tactical & strategic point of view .We also need to consider all possibilities in a combat zone using the best knowledge , resources, common sense & weather , constraints, supplies with open minded. Commanders need to regularly brain storm to gather vital intelligence , and access the spirit skills & health ,moral and operational preparedness security of the units for combat.
A very pragmatic paper highlighting the existing obsession of Army with capture of territory and a diconnect between the conventional and the strategic domains to achieve deterrence. You mention the three major strategic changes of the 21st century: declaration of nuclear weapons by India and Pakistan, PLA modernisation and advancements of military technology. Well the impact of these three on Indian Army was indirect and a bit nebulous . The shock of Ladakh stand-off is direct and it is bound to trigger some review of doctrines. We at the Delhi Policy Group have authored a Policy Paper, ” Informationised Warfare with Boots on Ground – A Concept for the Defence of India in Continental Domain” It can be accessed at – https://www.delhipolicygroup.org/publication/policy-papers/informationised-warfare-with-boots-on-ground-a-concept-for-the-defence-of-india-in-the-continental-domain.html
The two papers read in conjunction with each other would provide some useful inputs to those looking at updating Indian Army’s doctrine for warfare in continental domain – IN INDIAN ENVIRONMENT. Would be glad to discuss further.
India needs to study closely how China has evolved and developed PLA in the last 4 decades. It shud seek guidance from Israel , US and France. We need a shake up in the thought process of defexnce planning which remains primitive so that we can defend our borders with lesser manpower. Better develop general purpose combat soldiers who can be used in all three forces. This will cut down defence budget on salaries and same can be used on research n modern warfare.
Indian as a nation has its own ethos. Never in its history nor mythology ( ambiguous history) India harboured territorial ambitions, a product of its spiritual outlook. The main issues of securing its contentious borders which lie along mountainous and snow clad areas dictate that land forces are predominant. Joint forces are an operational necessity and military structures adequately cater for the same.
The present scenario has dictated modernisation at a rapid pace, that which will ensure decisive win against Pakistan in future wars. Nuclear aspect of Pakistan gets nullified by its own policy of waging wars through support of terrorist groups, which will eventually degrade its regular combat potential. It will be able defend itself against any change of status quo by China. The paper is based on misconceived perceptions rather than pragmatic approach of a developing nation moored in nonaggressive ideology.
Unfortunately we don’t really always articulate the requirements of the combat zone in modern perspective with prophylactic tactical & critical aspects .We often freeze the boundary of the combat zone which can always prove fatal from tactical & strategic point of view .We also need to consider all possibilities in a combat zone using the best knowledge , resources, common sense & weather , constraints, supplies with open minded. Commanders need to regularly brain storm to gather vital intelligence , and access the spirit skills & health ,moral and operational preparedness security of the units for combat.
A very pragmatic paper highlighting the existing obsession of Army with capture of territory and a diconnect between the conventional and the strategic domains to achieve deterrence. You mention the three major strategic changes of the 21st century: declaration of nuclear weapons by India and Pakistan, PLA modernisation and advancements of military technology. Well the impact of these three on Indian Army was indirect and a bit nebulous . The shock of Ladakh stand-off is direct and it is bound to trigger some review of doctrines. We at the Delhi Policy Group have authored a Policy Paper, ” Informationised Warfare with Boots on Ground – A Concept for the Defence of India in Continental Domain” It can be accessed at – https://www.delhipolicygroup.org/publication/policy-papers/informationised-warfare-with-boots-on-ground-a-concept-for-the-defence-of-india-in-the-continental-domain.html
The two papers read in conjunction with each other would provide some useful inputs to those looking at updating Indian Army’s doctrine for warfare in continental domain – IN INDIAN ENVIRONMENT. Would be glad to discuss further.
Don’t need advice from white trash, and its left liberals stooges. Indian army did surgical strike you morons.
India needs to study closely how China has evolved and developed PLA in the last 4 decades. It shud seek guidance from Israel , US and France. We need a shake up in the thought process of defexnce planning which remains primitive so that we can defend our borders with lesser manpower. Better develop general purpose combat soldiers who can be used in all three forces. This will cut down defence budget on salaries and same can be used on research n modern warfare.