Defence and Military Affairs

Comprehensive analysis of India’s armed forces modernization, defence reforms, operational readiness, procurement strategy, and evolving military doctrine.

Abu Dujan Neutrilised: Synergised Counter-terror Operations yield Results

Sharing with friends the live telecast of TV debate at NewsX at 0830 PM on 01 August 2017, on the subject, where I enjoyed participating. My compliments to all security forces ,who participated in the operation and all Government agencies…

Does Indian Military Requires Apex Level Restructuring and Integrated Theatre Commands like US and PLA

The news article “New Doctrine to ensure three military wings can tackle entire spectrum of conflict” by Rajat Pandit, published in Times Nation on 23 April 23,2017, about formulation of Joint Doctrine on the subject is a much awaited welcome…

National Instrument of Last Resort: Need to Restore Honor and Status of Military Dented by Central Pay Commisions

Backdrop For any nation to exercise its National will to pursue its National interest, the Comprehensive National Power including capability and will to exercise hard power is inescapable. History reveals that no country ever became a major power without strong…

Escalation dynamics after ‘surgical strikes on terrorists’ by India: An analysis

Post surgical strikes against ‘terrorists and their supporters’ by India, there have been plethora of articles/debates/views/statements on various aspects covering the run up to the military action and possible reactions of Pakistan to it. An objective analysis to include managing…