My assessment is that the Indian armed forces are adopting emerging technologies for incremental change and not transformation—which is the need of the hour.
The recent order of 73,000 SIG Sauer rifles has triggered debate on India’s long quest for a modern rifle. The India-Russia AK-203 joint production under ‘Make in India’ holds the key.
The military's balance between manpower and technology must always be carefully calibrated to ensure an optimal mix, which is what the Agnipath scheme has embarked upon.
The military needs to give careful thought to the employment of swarm drones. They can be used for deception, overloading enemy radars and forcing the launch of expensive interception missiles.
On release of joint doctrine, defence ministry says hostile actions in cyberspace could impact nation’s economy, cohesion, political decision-making and ability to defend itself.
Aerospace company Kadet Defence Systems has also launched India’s first Jet-Powered Aerial Targets, which have already been exported to another country.
The political winds blowing in India should provide an insight into the military leadership, and the scope and nature of the challenges to its basic values.
The cadets from the 58th batch of AFMC performed exceptionally well in the MUHS winter 2023 examinations and a total of 147 cadets graduated, including five from other foreign countries.
Given the complexities of the challenge, it is not the Armed Forces alone but all organs of the government that must dwell on these issues. Technologies and doctrines must develop concurrently.
The Army's image took a severe beating because of the torture videos from Poonch. Even Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stressed the importance of Army winning the hearts and minds of people.
Over generations, Bihar’s bane has been its utter lack of urbanisation. But now, even Bihar is urbanising. Or let’s say, rurbanising. Two decades under Nitish Kumar have created a new elite in its cities.
Indian govt officials last month skipped Turkish National Day celebrations in Delhi, in a message to Ankara following its support for Islamabad, particularly during Operation Sindoor.
Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.
I have only one question. Can Indian Armed forces has the capability to fight with an enemy. I reaaly don’t think so. Most of the Generals don’t even know how to fight? They are all desk based. First India must conduct a short war and check its capabilities. Only those armies which are constantly on fight like US can win battles and wars.
I have only one question. Can Indian Armed forces has the capability to fight with an enemy. I reaaly don’t think so. Most of the Generals don’t even know how to fight? They are all desk based. First India must conduct a short war and check its capabilities. Only those armies which are constantly on fight like US can win battles and wars.