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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
TopicIndian military

Topic: Indian military

India’s NavIC is not fully functional even after 27 years—military loses the most

Last week, ISRO confirmed that the atomic clock on board the Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System-1F—the first generation of the NavIC satellites—had stopped functioning.

1st ever live battle array formation, Shaktibaan regiments—what’s new at the R-Day parade this yr

The 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path will showcase India’s operational synergy and self-reliance, highlighting combat readiness, indigenous weaponry and joint military operations.

US captured Nicolas Maduro in hours. Indian military should learn its precision and planning

For India, the real value lies in understanding the military capabilities and joint war-fighting constructs that made Operation Absolute Resolve possible.

Ishaq Dar’s comments hold a lesson for India. New Delhi must focus on strategic aims

India did achieve its military objectives, but whether it met its broader strategic aims remains debatable. These aims could be framed around 3Ds: Destroy, Deter, and Deny.

Dubai Air Show crash needs calm analysis, not outrage and noisy nationalism

Sometimes the machine just gives up, unable to keep pace with the will of the military mind of the air warrior. That’s what happened in Palam 1989 and Dubai 2025.

India’s military leaders should steer clear of political bombast. Give professional advice

Talk of changing the 'history and geography' of nuclear weapon armed adversaries is incredulous and bizarre. Nuclear weapon states cannot fight full scale wars of annihilation.

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

On paper, the idea of theaterisation is elegant. In practice, it is paralysed by ambiguities of rank and command.

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

War is not a staff college exercise. Battles are messy, losses mount, and the fog of war thickens. The safeguard is not temperament at the top but resilient institutions rooted in unity of command.

AI integration for military is risky business. Combat monopoly must remain with soldiers

The Army has plans for a technology thrust in the near term, including the use of AI to support decision-making. While well-intentioned, this may have unintended consequences.

A letter to Defence Minister, with lessons from American fighter pilot John Boyd: Jaithirth Rao

India’s next defence leap needs American fighter pilot John Boyd’s ‘do something’ philosophy.

On Camera

India has enough coal stocks to meet power demand, says govt as war pushes up mining costs

LPG supply eased for more industries, govt says coal gasification is next growth avenue. Centre welcomes US-Iran ceasefire but asks Indians to leave Iran.

Western theatre against Pakistan to be headed by IAF, Northern theatre under Army to focus on China

India's military to get Vice Chief of Defence Staff along with one Theatre Commander from each of three services, it is learnt.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.