Defence and Military Affairs

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

Opinion: With Kashmir ceasefire, India walks a fine line: Maj Gen Asthana, WION News

  The developmental efforts initiated by Indian government in Jammu and Kashmir are appreciative and welcome measure for the state, as well as for the country and adds to physical, mental and social outreach of the nation into far flung…

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

    A fresh wave of speculations and discussions has triggered recently about Integrated Theatre Commands in India, when some media sources broke the news of notifications wherein an officer of one Service can exercise direct command over personnel of…

Sharing my Editorial published in Financial Chronicle:Nuke threat a new norm?

Sharing with friends my editorial published in Financial Chronicle earlier on 13 November 17. It has become relevant today in view of US Defense Minister Mattis asking US Army to be ready for war two days back after running into…

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…